Teacher SEND

West Leeds
Full-Time | Long-Term / Permanent Opportunity
Weekly PAYE Pay | Free CPD | Immediate Start Available

Some pupils do not need a louder voice. They need consistency, patience, and a teacher who understands that progress in SEND often looks different from a mainstream classroom.

We are recruiting a SEND Teacher for a specialist school in West Leeds, supporting pupils who need structure, trust, and a tailored approach to learning. This is an excellent opportunity for a teacher who is passionate about special educational needs, values meaningful relationships, and wants to make a lasting difference in a specialist or alternative education setting.

• Plan and deliver lessons that are adapted to individual pupil needs.

• Support children and young people with ASD, SEMH, PMLD, and complex needs.

• Create a calm, safe, and engaging learning environment.

• Work closely with TAs, SENCOs, therapists, and wider school staff.

• Use flexible teaching strategies to support different learning styles and communication needs.

• Celebrate small steps of progress and help pupils build confidence and independence.

• Hold QTS or have strong experience working in SEND settings.

• Are calm, patient, and adaptable.

• Build trust and positive relationships with pupils easily.

• Understand that behaviour is often communication.

• Are committed to supporting pupils in specialist, inclusive, or alternative provision settings.

• QTS or equivalent experience in SEND education.

• A patient, compassionate, and resilient approach.

• Confidence adapting lessons for a range of abilities and needs.

• A solid understanding of safeguarding and professional boundaries.

• Ability to work collaboratively as part of a multi-disciplinary team.

• Weekly PAYE pay, with no umbrella deductions.

• Free access to CPD, including SEND and behaviour support training.

• A dedicated consultant who takes the time to understand what you want.

• Opportunities across specialist schools, PRUs, and alternative provisions.

• Long-term and permanent roles available.

• Free Thrive training if you are not already trained.

If you are already Thrive trained, that is a great advantage. If not, we can provide free training to help you support emotional development and strengthen your impact in SEND education.

If you are looking for a teaching role where your work truly matters and every day offers the chance to make a difference, we would love to hear from you.

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