At a Glance
- Tasks: Deliver engaging lessons and support students with Autism and Complex Needs.
- Company: Specialist school in Wakefield dedicated to inclusive education.
- Benefits: Competitive daily rate, ongoing training, and supportive leadership.
- Other info: Small class sizes and excellent staff-to-student ratios.
- Why this job: Make a real impact on young people's lives and futures.
- Qualifications: Qualified Teacher Status and experience in SEN settings.
The predicted salary is between 30000 - 33483 £ per year.
Location: Wakefield (commutable from Pontefract, Castleford, Barnsley, Dewsbury & surrounding areas)
Salary: £150 – £250 per day (dependent on experience)
Job Type: Full-time, Long-term / Permanent Opportunity
Hours: Monday–Friday
Start Date: ASAP / September 2026
Make a Lasting Difference to Young People with Additional Needs
Are you a passionate and dedicated teacher looking to make a real impact in a specialist SEN setting? We are recruiting an SEN Teacher for a specialist school in Wakefield, supporting students aged 11–19 with Autism Spectrum Condition (ASC), Complex Learning Needs, Communication Difficulties, and Additional Educational Needs. This is an opportunity to work within a highly supportive environment where individualised learning, communication, and independence are at the heart of everything. With small class sizes and excellent support staff ratios, you’ll have the opportunity to truly focus on the needs of each learner.
About the Role
- Deliver engaging, differentiated lessons tailored to individual learning needs
- Support students with Autism, Complex Needs, and Communication Difficulties
- Create personalised learning experiences linked to EHCP outcomes
- Promote communication, independence, and life skills development
- Support emotional wellbeing and positive engagement in learning
- Adapt teaching strategies to meet a wide range of learning styles and abilities
- Work closely with Teaching Assistants, therapists, pastoral teams, and families
- Create a structured, nurturing, and inclusive learning environment
What You’ll Be Teaching
The school supports students with a range of needs, including:
- Autism Spectrum Condition (ASC)
- Complex Learning Difficulties
- Speech, Language and Communication Needs (SLCN)
- Sensory Processing Difficulties
- Moderate Learning Difficulties (MLD)
- Social, Emotional and Mental Health (SEMH) needs
- Additional medical and developmental needs
Classes are small and highly supported, allowing staff to focus on personalised learning, communication development, and preparing students for adulthood.
What We’re Looking For
- Qualified Teacher Status (QTS/QTLS) or equivalent
- Experience teaching within SEN, SEND, specialist, or mainstream settings
- Passion for supporting students with Autism and Complex Needs
- Strong classroom management and relationship-building skills
- A patient, flexible, and nurturing approach
- Commitment to inclusive education and student-centred learning
- Ability to work collaboratively as part of a multidisciplinary team
Why Join This School?
- Competitive daily rate: £150 – £250 per day
- Long-term opportunity with potential for permanent employment
- Small class sizes and excellent staff-to-student ratios
- Ongoing CPD in Autism, Communication, Sensory Needs, and SEND Practice
- Supportive leadership team and specialist staff
- Opportunity to make a genuine impact on students’ education and future independence
- Access to specialist resources and therapeutic support services
Ideal For
- SEN Teachers
- Primary Teachers looking to transition into specialist education
- Secondary Teachers interested in Autism and Complex Needs provision
- ECTs with a passion for SEND
- Teachers looking to move from mainstream into a specialist setting
Apply Today
If you’re passionate about helping young people with additional needs achieve their full potential, we’d love to hear from you.
Contact: Samuel Agbana
Email: samuel.agbana@milk-education.co.uk
Phone: 0113 418 0100
Sen Teacher in Wakefield employer: Milk Education
Join a dedicated team at our specialist school in Wakefield, where you will have the opportunity to make a meaningful impact on the lives of young people with Autism and Complex Needs. With a strong focus on individualised learning, small class sizes, and a supportive leadership team, we offer ongoing professional development and access to specialist resources, ensuring that you can thrive in your role while fostering the independence and wellbeing of our students.
