Special Educational Needs Teacher

SEND Teacher - Flexible Opportunities Available

Location: West Yorkshire
Contract: Supply, Short-Term, Long-Term, Permanent & Full-Time Opportunities Available
Start Date: September 2026
Salary: Competitive rates of pay, dependant on experience and role

Are you a passionate and dedicated SEND Teacher looking for your next opportunity? Whether you're seeking the flexibility of day-to-day supply, the consistency of a long-term placement, or your next permanent role, we have a variety of exciting opportunities available across West Yorkshire.

We work with a range of specialist schools, resource provisions, alternative provisions, and mainstream schools with SEND departments, offering rewarding roles supporting pupils with a variety of additional needs including Autism (ASC), Social, Emotional and Mental Health (SEMH), Moderate Learning Difficulties (MLD), Severe Learning Difficulties (SLD), Profound and Multiple Learning Difficulties (PMLD), Speech, Language and Communication Needs (SLCN), and other complex needs.

Whether your experience is in Primary, Secondary, or Specialist Education, we'd love to hear from you.

The Role

Depending on the opportunity, your responsibilities may include:

• Planning and delivering engaging, differentiated lessons to meet the individual needs of pupils with SEND

• Delivering pre-planned lessons for supply and short-term cover roles

• Creating a safe, structured and nurturing learning environment

• Supporting pupils' academic, social, emotional and personal development

• Managing behaviour positively using effective and consistent strategies

• Assessing and monitoring pupil progress and adapting teaching accordingly

• Working collaboratively with support staff, parents, carers and external professionals

• Promoting inclusion and helping every pupil achieve their full potential

• Following school policies and safeguarding procedures at all times

About You

We are looking for teachers who are:

• Qualified Teacher Status (QTS) or an equivalent recognised teaching qualification

• Experienced working with pupils with SEND in specialist or mainstream settings

• Passionate about inclusive education and supporting children and young people with additional needs

• Patient, resilient and adaptable in their approach

• Strong classroom and behaviour management skills

• Excellent communication and teamwork skills

• Committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people

• Hold an Enhanced DBS on the Update Service or are willing to obtain one

Why Work With NextGen Teachers?

• Flexible opportunities to suit your availability and career goals

• Supply, short-term, long-term and permanent roles available

• Opportunities across specialist schools, SEND provisions and mainstream settings throughout West Yorkshire

• Competitive daily rates and salaries

• Dedicated support from an experienced education recruitment consultant

• Access to a wide range of rewarding SEND teaching opportunities

• Simple registration process and ongoing support throughout your placement

Whether you're an experienced SEND Teacher looking for a new challenge or an experienced classroom teacher with a passion for supporting pupils with additional needs, we'd love to help you find your next role.

Apply Today

Apply directly to this advert or send your CV to charlotte@nextgenteachers.co.uk.

Our team will be in touch to discuss the opportunities available and match you with a role that suits your experience, preferences and career aspirations.

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