SEND Teacher

Job Description:

SEND Teacher (Specialist School)

Location:

Specialist School, Sheffield

Contract:

Full-time / Permanent (or Fixed Term, if applicable)
Salary: MPS / UPS + SEN Allowance (dependent on experience)

Role Purpose

The SEND Teacher will plan, deliver, and assess high-quality teaching and learning for pupils with a range of special educational needs and disabilities. The role requires experience of working in specialist school settings, with a strong commitment to inclusive practice, personalised learning, and positive outcomes for all pupils.

Key Responsibilities

Teaching & Learning

Plan and deliver engaging, differentiated lessons tailored to pupils with complex SEND

Create a structured, supportive, and nurturing learning environment

Adapt teaching strategies to meet a range of learning styles and needs

Use assessment to monitor progress and inform next steps

Promote independence, communication, and life skills alongside academic learning

SEND & EHCP Support

Contribute to the development, implementation, and review of EHCPs

Set, monitor, and review personalised learning targets

Write clear and accurate reports for annual reviews and multi-agency meetings

Work closely with families, carers, and external professionals

Behaviour & Wellbeing

Implement positive behaviour support and emotional regulation strategies

Support pupils’ social, emotional, and mental health needs

Maintain high expectations while promoting pupils’ dignity and wellbeing

Teamwork & Leadership

Work collaboratively with Teaching Assistants and support staff

Provide guidance and support to TAs to ensure effective classroom practice

Contribute to whole-school development and specialist provision

Engage in ongoing professional development and reflective practice

Person Specification

Essential

Qualified Teacher Status (QTS)

Experience teaching pupils with SE

Strong understanding of a range of SEND (e.g. Autism, ADHD, SEMH, MLD, SLD, PMLD)

Knowledge of EHCP processes and personalised learning

Excellent classroom management and communication skills

Commitment to safeguarding and inclusive education

Desirable

Additional SEND qualifications or specialist training

Experience working with alternative or adapted curricula

Experience of working as part of a multi-disciplinary team

Team Teach or positive behaviour support training desireable

What We Offer

A supportive and inclusive specialist school environment

Opportunities for professional development and career progression

A collaborative and experienced staff team

The opportunity to make a meaningful difference to pupils’ lives

Safeguarding

This post is subject to an enhanced DBS check and satisfactory references. We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people