Special Educational Needs Teacher

Location: Leeds

Contract: Full time (Monday - Friday 8:30 - 3:30). Temporary to Permanent

Start date: ASAP

Salary: £160 - £230 per day (dependant on experience)

Are you a passionate primary teacher who specialises in SEN? We have the perfect role for you.

Here at NextGen Teachers, we're seeking an SEN Primary Teacher to make an impact in Leeds. We partner with a range of welcoming, inclusive schools who are seeking committed, enthusiastic teachers who will support the continuous education and development of their students, who all have Education Health Care Plans (EHCPs).

What's on offer?

• Specialist Training & CPD - Access to high-quality professional development, including training in autism strategies, de-escalation techniques, mental health support, and curriculum adaptation for SEN learners.
  
  
• Collaborative Multidisciplinary Team - Work alongside experienced SENCOs, teaching assistants, therapists, and pastoral staff, ensuring you are supported in delivering the best outcomes for your pupils.
  
  
• Make a Lasting Impact - An opportunity to transform the educational journey of children with complex needs, helping them build confidence, independence, and life skills.
  
  
• Career Progression - Clear pathways to leadership roles within SEN, including opportunities to develop as a subject lead, phase lead, or into SENCo training.
  
  
• Inclusive and Supportive School Culture - Join a school community that truly values inclusion, diversity, and staff wellbeing, with a leadership team who listen and support.

Key Responsibilities:

• Be responsible for the planning and delivering of engaging and differentiated lessons.
• Fostering a positive, inclusive classroom environment - ensuring all students are valued, safe and motivated to learn.
• Recording the progress of students.
• Strong communication with all staff members, external agencies and families.
• Participation in extracurricular activities to further enhance students' overall wellbeing and academic achievement.
• Maintaining a caring and understanding attitude towards all students and staff.
• Strong behaviour management skills.

Requirements:

• Qualified Teaching Status (QTS).
• At least 2 years of teaching experience (The school is open to accepting ECTs, however given the length of the contract, they are unable to sign off on your qualification).
• Enhanced DBS on the update service (or willingness to complete one).
• Having a calm, caring attitude towards children and their learning and development.
• Passion for making a difference.
• Excellent communication skills.
• Thorough knowledge of safeguarding and the processes involved in this.

If you meet the above requirements and are eager to contribute to the safe, happy environment that supports the learning of every student, please email your CV to charlotte@nextgenteachers.co.uk, or apply directly to this advert.

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