SEN Teacher

This role of an SEN Teacher in and around the Huddersfield ares is ideal for teachers who are stepping away from permanent roles but still want to teach at a high standard without the additional pressures that often come with full-time contracts.

This opportunity allows you to focus on what matters most - teaching, supporting pupils with complex needs, and making a meaningful impact - without long-term commitments, excessive paperwork, or whole-school responsibilities.

You will be working with children and young people with complex needs, including ASD, SEMH, MLD, PMLD, and associated behavioural challenges. The role requires a secure understanding of EHCPs, specialist strategies, and structured teaching approaches within a special school environment.

This role suits confident SEN practitioners seeking greater work-life balance, flexibility, and the opportunity to apply their expertise in well-supported specialist settings.

Key Responsibilities of a SEN Teacher:

Plan and deliver differentiated lessons tailored to pupils with additional needs
Support and implement EHCP targets and personalised learning plans
Create a calm, safe, and inclusive classroom environment
Manage behaviour positively using trauma-informed and de-escalation strategies
Work collaboratively with teaching assistants and specialist staff
Monitor progress and provide feedback to school staff and Academics consultants
Promote pupil wellbeing, engagement, and independence

The Ideal Candidate For

The Role Of An SEN Teacher Will Have:

Qualified Teacher Status (QTS/QTLS) or equivalent
Proven experience working in a special school or specialist SEN provision
Strong knowledge of EHCPs, personalised learning pathways, and assessment for pupils with complex needs
Confident behaviour management skills, including experience with SEMH and trauma-informed approaches
The ability to quickly build rapport with pupils and staff
Flexibility and professionalism when working across different classes or key stages
A calm, resilient, and solutions-focused approach
A strong commitment to safeguarding and inclusive practice

Why Work with Academics as a SEN Teacher

Focus on teaching without the pressures of permanent contracts
Greater control over your work-life balance and availability
Opportunities to work in well-established special schools without long-term commitment
Ongoing roles that provide continuity without full-school responsibilities
Support from a dedicated SEN specialist consultant who understands your background
Competitive daily rates reflecting experience and expertise

How to Apply

If you are an SEN Teacher in or around Huddersfield looking to make a real impact in a special school in Huddersfield, we would love to hear from you. Please apply with your CV or contact Academics for more information.

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