Job description
Are you a committed and empathetic educator eager to make a difference in the lives of children with Special Educational Needs (SEN)?
Job title: SEN Teacher
Location: Sheffield
Salary: £150 - £230 per day (Depending on experience)
Start: Immediate
Contract: Day-to-day/Long-term, Part-time/Full-time
GSL Education are currently recruiting for a Special Educational Needs (SEN) Teacher to join a dedicated and nurturing school in Sheffield. This is a rewarding opportunity for a skilled teacher who is enthusiastic about helping young people with complex learning needs thrive both academically and personally.
About The Role:
As an SEN Teacher, you will be responsible for planning, delivering, and adapting lessons that meet the needs of pupils with a range of special educational needs, including Autism Spectrum Condition (ASC), Moderate Learning Difficulties (MLD), Profound and Multiple Learning Difficulties (PMLD), and Social, Emotional, and Mental Health (SEMH) needs.
Responsibilities:
- Designing and delivering differentiated lessons to cater to a range of learning styles and SEN profiles.
- Creating a safe, inclusive, and stimulating classroom environment that supports emotional and academic development.
- Managing a team of Teaching Assistants to support the learning and welfare of pupils.
- Maintaining accurate pupil records, and contributing to EHCP reviews and progress reports.
- Collaborating with external specialists, families, and school staff to support holistic development.
- Implementing positive behaviour strategies in line with school policy.
- Monitoring, assessing, and reporting on pupils’ progress against personalised goals.
The successful candidate will:
- Must hold Qualified Teacher Status (QTS) or QTLS with relevant experience teaching pupils with SEN.
- Prior experience teaching in a specialist or inclusive mainstream environment.
- In-depth understanding of SEN, particularly autism, communication needs, and emotional regulation.
- Excellent classroom and behaviour management skills.
- A calm, patient, and flexible approach, able to adapt to dynamic classroom needs.
- A strong commitment to safeguarding, equality, and promoting the well-being of all pupils.
- Have an updated CV (covering the last ten years barring any unexplained gaps) and an enhanced DBS registered to the Update Service (or be willing to apply for one).
Why Choose GSL Education?
- Remuneration of daily rate of £150 - £230 per day, depending on your experience.
- Personalised professional development tailored to your teaching career.
- A supportive school community with access to resources and specialist training.
- Dedicated consultant support throughout your placement.
Join Us Today!
If you're a compassionate and motivated SEN Teacher looking to inspire learners and make a real difference in their educational journey, we encourage you to apply today.
Please be advised that this role requires a strong knowledge and understanding of safeguarding and child protection and that successful applicants must satisfy all background safer recruitment checks; including providing an enhanced DBS certificate registered on the update service, or completing an application for a new check.
As an ethical, inclusive and independent recruitment agency, GSL Education are committed to providing quality teaching and support staff in schools across the UK.
For more information or to register your interest inthe ‘SEN Teacher’ role,or to be considered, please click ‘apply now’ to submit your full and up-to-date CV and one of our dedicated consultants will be in touch.