Complex Needs Teacher

Complex Needs Teacher - Liverpool

Employer: Teacher Active

Location: Liverpool

Salary: £130 - £220 per day (depending on experience)

Contract: Full-time, long-term/temporary

Teacher Active is seeking experienced Complex Needs Teachers to work in a specialist Liverpool setting that supports pupils with Autism, moderate learning difficulties, social and communication needs, and a range of associated complex needs.

The school follows a holistic, highly personalised approach to education, offering pupils a balanced development pathway: academic learning, therapeutic input, and life-skills development. The environment is nurturing, structured, and supported by a strong multidisciplinary team.

• Deliver engaging, differentiated lessons across formal, semi-formal, and informal curriculum pathways.
• Plan personalised learning based on EHCP outcomes and ongoing assessment.
• Teach small groups and individual learners, promoting independence and functional skills.
• Work collaboratively with Speech & Language Therapists, Occupational Therapists, Behaviour Support Specialists, and wider staff.
• Embed therapeutic strategies and Positive Behaviour Support into daily teaching.
• Support personal development, communication, employability skills, and preparation for adulthood.
• Maintain accurate records, contribute to reviews, and communicate effectively with families and external agencies.

• Qualified Teacher Status (QTS) or equivalent.
• Strong experience working with a range of SEND, including ASC, MLD, SLCN, SEMH, and complex needs.
• Clear understanding of formal, semi-formal, and informal curriculum design.
• Experience with personalised learning approaches, e.g. EQUALS, SCERTS, structured teaching, or bespoke curriculum models.
• Ability to work effectively as part of a multidisciplinary team.
• Excellent communication, resilience, and a positive, child-centred mindset.
• Commitment to safeguarding, inclusion, and reflective practice.

• Opportunity to join a highly respected Liverpool special school known for its exceptional practice in complex needs and autism education.
• Supportive environment with low pupil-to-staff ratios and a strong inclusive ethos.
• Professional development opportunities and exposure to therapy-led practice.
• A chance to make a measurable difference to children and young people with complex and diverse needs.

Teacher Active is an equal opportunities employer.