Secondary SEND Teacher

New Directions is seeking a passionate and dedicated Secondary SEND Teacher to join a welcoming and inclusive specialist school based in Sefton. This is a fantastic opportunity for an enthusiastic teacher who is committed to supporting young people with Special Educational Needs and Disabilities (SEND) and helping them achieve their full potential.

This is a long-term opportunity to work with students across Key Stages 3 and 4, delivering engaging and personalised lessons that meet a wide range of learning needs. Working alongside an experienced and supportive team, you will play a key role in creating a positive, nurturing environment where every student is encouraged to succeed both academically and personally. Inspire, Support, and Transform Lives.

• Plan and deliver engaging, differentiated lessons tailored to the individual needs of students with SEND.
• Work collaboratively with Teaching Assistants, the SENDCo, therapists, and external professionals to deliver personalised learning programmes.
• Support pupils with individual PLMD needs, encouraging progress in both learning, wellbeing & behavioural needs.
• Adapt teaching strategies to support pupils with a range of additional needs, including Autism (ASD), ADHD, Moderate Learning Difficulties (MLD), Social, Emotional and Mental Health (SEMH) needs, and communication difficulties.
• Work closely with teaching assistants, therapists, and external professionals.

• Holds Qualified Teacher Status (QTS) or an equivalent teaching qualification.
• Has experience teaching secondary-aged pupils, ideally within a SEND or specialist setting.
• Works effectively as part of a multidisciplinary team and contributes positively to the wider school community.

• References covering the last 5 years
• Enhanced DBS registered on the Update Service, or willingness to obtain one

This is a rewarding opportunity for a teacher who is committed to helping every child reach their full potential in a supportive specialist setting