At a Glance
- Tasks: Plan and deliver personalised lessons for children with Special Educational Needs.
- Company: New Directions Education Ltd, a respected name in education recruitment.
- Benefits: Competitive pay, flexible work options, and dedicated support from an expert Account Manager.
- Other info: Join a supportive network with opportunities for long-term roles across the UK.
- Why this job: Make a real difference in students' lives while developing your teaching skills.
- Qualifications: Experience in SEN teaching and strong behaviour management skills required.
The predicted salary is between 30000 - 33483 £ per year.
A full-time SEN Teacher is required for a September 2026 start in Bradford, with part-time flexibility negotiable. This role is ideal for someone with strong experience supporting children and young people with a range of Special Educational Needs, including complex learning needs, communication difficulties, and Social, Emotional and Mental Health (SEMH) needs.
What the Role Involves:
- Planning and delivering personalised lessons that meet a wide range of learning needs, ensuring pupils can access the curriculum at their level.
- Creating structured, predictable learning environments that support emotional regulation and reduce barriers to learning.
- Implementing targeted interventions, including literacy, numeracy, social-skills programmes, and behaviour-support strategies.
- Using differentiated resources and adaptive teaching methods, such as visual supports, sensory tools, and alternative communication approaches.
- Managing behaviour proactively, using de-escalation techniques and trauma-informed practice to maintain a safe, calm classroom.
- Working closely with support staff, including teaching assistants and pastoral teams, to deliver consistent, high-quality support.
- Liaising with families and external professionals, contributing to EHCP reviews, multi-agency meetings, and personalised support plans.
- Tracking progress and maintaining accurate records, ensuring interventions are monitored and adjusted where needed.
Requirements:
- Previous SEN teaching experience (including SEMH, ASD, MLD, or complex needs).
- Strong behaviour management and de-escalation skills.
- Ability to adapt teaching for diverse and complex learning profiles.
- QTS or equivalent teaching qualification.
- Resilience, patience, and a reflective, child-centred approach.
We are fully committed to the protection of children and vulnerable adults. All applicants must undertake a full enhanced DBS check.
What New Directions Education Ltd offers:
- A dedicated and expert Account Manager.
- Regular and varied supply work.
- Competitive rates of pay.
- Potential long-term teaching roles.
- Full compliance with the Agency Workers Regulation (AWR).
- A network of branches across the UK.
- Preferred supplier to more than 20 boroughs across the UK.
- Respected reputation across the education and recruitment industry.
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