Job Title:
SEN Teacher
SEMH & Severe Learning Difficulties (SLD) Location:
South Warrington & Lymm (WA4, Cheshire) Pay Rate:
£140
£240 per day (MPS/UPS equivalent, dependent on experience) Contract Type:
Full-time, Long-Term Placements & Temp-to-Perm Opportunities Are you a Qualified Teacher (QTS/QTLS) specializing in supporting children with complex educational needs, ranging from Social, Emotional, and Mental Health (SEMH) challenges to Severe Learning Difficulties (SLD)? GAC Education
is recruiting versatile SEN Teachers to lead classrooms across specialist SEN schools, independent provisions, and resourced bases throughout South Warrington, Thelwall, Lymm, and surrounding Cheshire areas. Whether your expertise lies in delivering sensory-based, small-step curriculums for non-verbal pupils with SLD/PMLD, or using trauma-informed approaches to re-engage learners with SEMH, ADHD, and ASC, we have long-term and temp-to-perm contracts tailored to your specialist skill set. Key Responsibilities
Designing and delivering a highly adapted curriculumfrom sensory learning pathways and small-step progress tracking (Pre-Key Stage / Engagement Model) for SLD pupils, to differentiated academic subjects for SEMH settings.
Utilizing alternative and augmentative communication methods (such as PECS, Makaton, or AAC) alongside proactive de-escalation techniques where required.
Leading and deploying classroom Teaching Assistants effectively to ensure tailored 1:1, personal care, or behavioral support for every student.
Monitoring, recording, and reporting on individual EHCP outcomes, sensory profiles, and social-emotional development.
Maintaining rigorous safeguarding procedures and creating a safe, highly supportive classroom environment.
Candidate Requirements
Qualified Teacher Status (QTS) or QTLS (ECTs with strong SEND, SLD, or SEMH placement experience are welcome to apply).
Proven track record teaching children or young adults with Severe Learning Difficulties (SLD), Complex Needs, or SEMH within specialist provisions or SEN units.
Practical knowledge of alternative communication systems (PECS, Makaton) OR formal de-escalation training (e.g., Team-Teach, MAPA, or Safety-Intervention).
Enhanced DBS check registered on the Update Service (or a willingness to complete a new check during registration).
Comprehensive understanding of statutory safeguarding practices and
Keeping Children Safe in Education
(KCSIE) guidance.
About GAC Education & Safeguarding
GAC Education is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. All applicants will be subject to thorough safer recruitment checks in line with KCSIE, including identity verification, right-to-work checks, employment reference checks covering the last 2 years, and an Enhanced DBS check with Children's Barred List check. Equal Opportunities & Fee Protection
We are an equal opportunities employer. Under UK legislation, GAC Education does not charge work-seekers any fees for work-finding services. Agency Status & Data Protection
GAC Education operates as an Employment Business when supplying temporary cover workers and as an Employment Agency when introducing candidates for permanent positions. Personal data is processed in accordance with UK GDPR.
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Contact Details:
George Arthur Consultants Ltd T/A GAC Education Recruitment Team
