SEN Teacher

SEN Class Teacher - Informal learners

Location: Leeds SEN school
Contract: Full-time (Monday-Friday, 8:30am-3:30pm)
Start Date: September 2-26
Salary: MPS-UPS + SEN Allowance

NextGen Teachers are working in partnership with a large SEN school based in Leeds who are seeking to recruit an experienced full-time SEN Teacher for a permanent position in the new academic year from September 2026.

This role will be to teach in the Informal Pathway with learners from 4-16 years with various needs Including: ASD, ADHD, GDD, SLCN and Complex needs. Most children in this pathway are Pre-verbal / Non-verbal with significant communication needs.

Teachers applying must have a wealth of Informal SEN teaching experience and Qualified Teaching Status.

The Role

• Plan and deliver personalised learning programmes in line with EHCP targets
• Create calm, safe, and inclusive classroom environments
• Use a range of communication and sensory approaches to engage learners
• Track and record progress through observations, assessments, and communication with families
• Work collaboratively with multidisciplinary teams, parents, and external professionals
• Support pupils with personal care where required
• Assist with positioning and mobility to support physical development needs
• Support emotional regulation and positive behaviour strategies
• Deliver sensory-based interventions such as sensory circuits
• Contribute to wider school life and enrichment opportunities

What We're Looking For

• Qualified Teacher Status (QTS)
• Experience teahcing in a specialist environment for a minimum of 2 years
• Confidence supporting personal care needs
• A calm, patient, and resilient approach
• Team Teach training (or willingness to complete it)
• Strong communication and teamwork skills
• A clear understanding of safeguarding responsibilities
• A genuine passion for supporting pupils with additional needs

This is a rewarding opportunity to work across supportive specialist environments where every small step of progress is recognised and celebrated.

To apply, please apply directly to the advert and one of our NextGen Teachers team will be in touch.

Please note the closing date for this role is 18th May.

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