Teacher of SEN

Teacher of SEN

Location: Leeds
Contract: Permanent - Full Time
Start Date: April 2026 (or before for the right candidate)
Salary: £32,000 - £51,000 per annum (MPS - UPS plus SEN allowance)

Are you a passionate and dedicated SEN teacher looking to make a meaningful impact? NextGen Teachers are working in partnership with a specialist provision in Leeds that supports pupils with complex and profound additional needs. This is an exciting opportunity to join a highly supportive and well-established team that places pupil wellbeing, dignity, and individual progress at the heart of its ethos.

The school provides a bespoke curriculum tailored to meet the individual needs of each learner, with a strong focus on communication, sensory development, and independence. Teaching approaches vary depending on pupils' needs and may include structured routines, therapeutic interventions, and sensory-based learning experiences.

Pupils within the provision present with a range of complex needs, including Profound and Multiple Learning Disabilities (PMLD), epilepsy, multisensory impairments, and physical disabilities. As such, the role requires a high level of care, empathy, and commitment to holistic education.

Key Responsibilities

• Plan and deliver personalised learning programmes in line with pupils' EHCP targets

• Create a calm, inclusive, and nurturing classroom environment where all pupils feel safe and valued

• Monitor and record pupil progress using observations, photographs, and electronic assessment systems

• Communicate effectively with parents/carers, colleagues, and external professionals

• Contribute to a multidisciplinary approach to learning and wellbeing

• Take part in enrichment and wider school activities to support pupils' personal development

• Provide personal care where required

• Support pupils with physical needs, including mobility, positioning, and movement throughout the day

• Support pupils' emotional development, helping them to develop self-regulation and positive behaviours

• Deliver sensory support strategies, including sensory circuits and targeted interventions

Requirements

• Qualified Teacher Status (QTS)

• Experience working with children or young people with complex SEN needs

• Experience providing personal care

• A calm, caring, and patient approach to teaching and learning

• Enhanced DBS on the update service (or willingness to apply)

• Team Teach training (or willingness to complete training)

• A genuine passion for making a difference in the lives of children with additional needs

• Strong communication and teamwork skills

• A thorough understanding of safeguarding and child protection procedures

If you meet the above requirements and are keen to contribute to a safe, supportive, and inspiring learning environment, please email your CV to charlotte@nextgenteachers.co.uk or apply directly via this advert.

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