Complex Needs Teacher Needed in Liverpool

TeacherActive; Liverpool City Region; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading educational agency is seeking experienced Complex Needs Teachers for a specialist setting in Liverpool. You will deliver personalized education to students with Autism and other complex needs, working in a nurturing environment with low pupil-to-staff ratios. Ideal candidates will have QTS and strong experience with SEND. Professional development opportunities are available, making a meaningful impact on students' lives.

Benefits

Professional development opportunities

Supportive environment

Exposure to therapy-led practice

Qualifications

• Strong experience working with Autism, MLD, SLCN, SEMH, and complex needs.
• Clear understanding of curriculum design.
• Ability to work as part of a multidisciplinary team.

Responsibilities

• Deliver differentiated lessons across various curriculum pathways.
• Plan personalized learning based on EHCP outcomes.
• Work collaboratively with therapists and support staff.

Skills

Experience with SEND

Effective communication skills

Resilience

Child-centred mindset

Education

Qualified Teacher Status (QTS) or equivalent

Job description

About the Role

TeacherActive is seeking experienced Complex Needs Teachers to work in a specialist Liverpool setting that supports pupils with Autism, moderate learning difficulties, social and communication needs, and a range of associated complex needs.

The school follows a holistic, highly personalised approach to education, offering pupils a balanced development pathway: academic learning, therapeutic input, and life-skills development. The environment is nurturing, structured, and supported by a strong multidisciplinary team.

Key Responsibilities

• Deliver engaging, differentiated lessons across formal, semi-formal, and informal curriculum pathways.
• Plan personalised learning based on EHCP outcomes and ongoing assessment.
• Teach small groups and individual learners, promoting independence and functional skills.
• Work collaboratively with Speech & Language Therapists, Occupational Therapists, Behaviour Support Specialists, and wider staff.
• Embed therapeutic strategies and Positive Behaviour Support into daily teaching.
• Support personal development, communication, employability skills, and preparation for adulthood.
• Maintain accurate records, contribute to reviews, and communicate effectively with families and external agencies.

Person Specification

• Qualified Teacher Status (QTS) or equivalent.
• Strong experience working with a range of SEND, including ASC, MLD, SLCN, SEMH, and complex needs.
• Clear understanding of formal, semi-formal, and informal curriculum design.
• Experience with personalised learning approaches, e.g. EQUALS, SCERTS, structured teaching, or bespoke curriculum models.
• Ability to work effectively as part of a multidisciplinary team.
• Excellent communication, resilience, and a positive, child-centred mindset.
• Commitment to safeguarding, inclusion, and reflective practice.

Why Work Through TeacherActive?

• Opportunity to join a highly respected Liverpool special school known for its exceptional practice in complex needs and autism education.
• Supportive environment with low pupil-to-staff ratios and a strong inclusive ethos.
• Professional development opportunities and exposure to therapy-led practice.
• A chance to make a measurable difference to children and young people with complex and diverse needs.

How to Apply

If you are passionate about SEND and want to contribute to an outstanding provision in Liverpool, we would love to hear from you.

Email (address removed) or call me today on (number removed) for an informal chat.

All applicants will be contacted to discuss suitability and then invited to register with TeacherActive.

Registration involves an enhanced DBS check, ID checks and will require you to supply good professional references. We pride ourselves on excellent service. We can provide a wide range of opportunities in schools and other educational institutions, with good rates of pay, at times to suit your needs.

TeacherActive is an equal opportunities employer, and operates as an Employment Business in providing temporary or contract job-seeking services.