SEN Teacher - Maternity Cover
Job in
Wakefield, West Yorkshire, WF1 2DQ, England, UK
Listed on 2026-06-06
Listing for:
Witherslack Group
Full Time, Seasonal/Temporary
position Listed on 2026-06-06
Job specializations:
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Education / Teaching
Special Needs / Learning Disabilities, Child Development/Support
Job Description & How to Apply Below
This is a Maternity Cover Role until 25/03/2027 Those Huge Small Victories Our teachers are fulfilled by the idea of making even the smallest positive changes in our young people, so we celebrate the little things. Theres lots of ups and downs, and to some of our young people, sitting through a lesson can be a big win. We call these huge small victories and whilst they may seem small on the surface, they add up to make a big difference.
Get out what you put in Youll be working with children and young people with Autistic Spectrum Disorder/Social, Emotional and Mental Health needs. Youll be there to help them learn, develop their abilities and raise their self-esteem. You will need to be resilient and dedicated, but those huge small victories that you achieve will be something youre really proud of.
It can be a tough journey, but the positive steps forward will more than make up for it. As a Teacher at Witherslack Group, youll get all the support you need to succeed, from in-house psychologists, to teaching assistants and therapy professionals. Your colleagues will be the best at what they do, the school environments will be well-resourced and well be with you every step of the way, helping you build a rewarding teaching career.
One of the best environments in SEND Hall Cliffe Primary School is an independent specialist day school providing high quality education, based in Wakefield. Recently rated Outstanding by Ofsted. Youll be working with children and young people who battle significant challenges. They may have a number of Adverse Childhood Experiences (ACES), trauma, Autistic Spectrum Disorder/Social, Emotional and Mental Health needs.
Our children often display high levels of anxiety and is often displayed as verbal and physical aggression. You will need to be their rock. Youll be a trauma informed practitioner. Youll be there to help them feel safe, develop trusting relationships and learn. Some of our children have gaps in their education. You will need to be able to adapt learning so that it is suitable for all to achieve.
You will be an outstanding practitioner who skilfully is able to create a classroom environment where children feel safe. You will need to be extremely resilient and dedicated, but those huge small victories that you achieve will be something youre really proud of. What we do for you We know youre going to do great things. For your hard work and commitment, we reward you with the best salary and benefits package in the education sector.
With us, youll get to bring learning to life and make a genuine difference to the lives of our young people plus youll get:
Training: A full induction and on the job training Holiday:
Youll work hard at WG, so youll be rewarded with full school holidays Progression:
If career development is your thing, most of our head teachers and leaders have been promoted from within our group Flexible benefits: meaning you can increase/decrease benefits such as life insurance check out our benefits here Pension:we offer a range of pensions to suit your lifestyle needs including Teachers Pension and our very attractive TPS alternative Wellbeing: a host of wellbeing tools and advice including employee assistance Medical cover so you can claim back the cost of things like an opticians or dentist appointment and a host of high-street discounts Beautiful working environments with the very best facilities check out our schools here A recommend a friend scheme that offers a £1,000 bonus every time Bring your whole-self to work Our young people come from all walks of life, diverse backgrounds and with different needs and our workforce reflects that diversity, so that our teams can engage, encourage and inspire our young people to be themselves.
Youll be more than aTeacher, youll be able to connect with our pupils because of:
- Your can do attitude a team player who rolls up their sleeves to help others - Your genuine passion for teaching and the impact your subject can have on young lives - The ability to relate your subject to each pupil and build great relationships with your class - Your enthusiasm…
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