SEN Teacher

Job details

Location: Wakefield, Yorkshire and the Humber, United Kingdom

Company: JR UK

Client /

Employer:

Witherslack Group

Job reference: 51323507775740313637340

Posted: 27.05.2026

Up to £53,835 + Excellent Benefits

Note:
This is a Maternity Cover Role

Our teachers are fulfilled by the idea of making even the smallest positive changes in our young people, so we celebrate the little things. With each lesson you help students feel that even a small win can have a big impact. This is reflected in the term “huge small victories”.

You will be working with children and young people with Autistic Spectrum Disorder/Social, Emotional and Mental Health needs. Your core duty is to support their learning, develop their abilities, foster self‑esteem and be resilient and dedicated. You will act as a trauma‑informed practitioner, keeping the environment safe and creating trusting relationships with students. You may need to adapt lessons to accommodate gaps in education and achieve outcomes for all.

Hall Cliffe Primary School is an independent specialist day school providing high‑quality education, based in Wakefield, and recently rated Outstanding by Ofsted.

We reward you with the best salary and benefits package in the education sector, including full school holidays. You’ll receive:

• Training: A full induction and on‑the‑job training

• Holiday:
  Full school holidays

• Progression:
  Career development opportunities and the possibility of promotion from within

• Flexible benefits:
  You can increase or decrease benefits such as life insurance – see benefits details

• Pension: A range of pension options including Teachers’ Pension and TPS alternative

• Wellbeing: A host of wellbeing tools and advice including employee assistance

• Medical cover:
  Claim back costs for opticians or dentist appointments and access high‑street discounts

• Beautiful working environments with the best facilities

• Refer‑a‑friend scheme: £1,000 bonus for every successful referral

• 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 and expertise to build your department
• Previous teaching experience and Qualified Teacher Status

The Witherslack Group is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of its young people. This post is subject to an enhanced DBS check (we will cover the cost) and an online search. We are an equal opportunities employer welcoming applications from all segments of the community.