Are you a dedicated SEND educator passionate about empowering secondary-aged learners with complex needs?
In order to make an application, simply read through the following job description and make sure to attach relevant documents.
Do you excel at tailoring creative, communication-rich curricula for non-verbal pupils to foster real independence?
Are you seeking a rewarding, full-time role within a brand-new independent specialist school with small classes and a truly collaborative ethos?
We are delighted to be recruiting a committed and inspiring KS3/KS4 SEND Teacher on a full-time basis, starting Monday 2nd November 2026, on behalf of an exceptional independent specialist school. This opportunity is offered with a temp-to-perm option, providing an ideal pathway to establish yourself within a thriving new provision and secure a permanent post.
About the School
The school is a newly opened independent specialist setting that launched in September, designed purposefully to support children and young people with special educational needs. Organised carefully by Key Stages, it currently operates with just three to four small classes and is comfortably below capacity. This setting guarantees exceptionally low pupil-to-staff ratios, giving educators the time, space, and specialist resources needed to deliver bespoke learning and pastoral care in a supportive, low-arousal environment.
The Role & Key Responsibilities
- Delivering an adaptable, highly personalised KS3/KS4 curriculum geared towards life skills, engagement, and sensory learning, aligned with pupils' EHCP outcomes.
- Championing communication strategies for non-verbal learners utilising visual aids, assistive technology, AAC systems, Makaton, or objects of reference.
- Managing and providing compassionate support with personal care routines, ensuring dignity, comfort, and pupil well-being remain paramount.
- Directing, mentoring, and working closely with a dedicated team of classroom support assistants to ensure seamless daily support.
- Promoting independence, emotional regulation, and positive behaviour through calm, restorative approaches and sensory integration techniques.
- Collaborating with multi-disciplinary professionals, therapists, and families to track, celebrate, and support individual pupil milestones.
Skills & Qualifications
- Qualified Teacher Status (QTS) or recognised specialist teaching qualification with proven experience teaching secondary-aged pupils (KS3/KS4) with complex SEND. xgikmsk
- Practical expertise or a sound understanding of supporting non-verbal learners and attending to personal care needs with dignity.
- Strong knowledge of modified secondary curricula, life skills programmes, and f...
SEND KS3/KS4 Teacher employer: Randstad Education Careers
Randstad is an exceptional employer for Early Years teachers, offering a supportive and nurturing environment in Leeds where you can thrive professionally. With a commitment to your career progression, you will benefit from market-leading daily rates, exclusive discounts, and tailored placements that align with your teaching ethos, ensuring a rewarding and fulfilling experience in shaping young minds.
Contact Details:
Randstad Education Careers Recruitment Team
