Complex Needs Teacher Needed in Liverpool

TeacherActive Limited.; West Kirby; On-site; GBP 24,000 - 41,000; Full time

Job summary

TeacherActive is seeking an experienced Complex Needs Teacher to join a specialist Liverpool setting supporting pupils with Autism, MLD, SLCN and related complex needs. The role requires QTS or equivalent and a strong background in SEND, with a holistic approach to education embracing academics, therapy and life skills.

You will work within a multidisciplinary team, deliver differentiated lessons, plan around EHCP outcomes, and contribute to reviews while building independence and functional

Qualifications

• Qualified Teacher Status (QTS) or equivalent.
• Experience working with SEND including ASC, MLD, SLCN, SEMH, and complex needs.
• Experience designing personalised learning approaches such as EQUALS, SCERTS, structured teaching, or bespoke curricula.

Responsibilities

• Deliver engaging, differentiated lessons across formal, semi-formal, and informal curriculums.
• Plan personalised learning based on EHCP outcomes and ongoing assessment.
• Teach small groups and individual learners to develop independence and functional skills.
• Collaborate 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 with families and external agencies.

Skills

Differentiated instruction

Team collaboration

Behaviour management

Education

QTS or equivalent

Job description

Job Vacancy – Complex Needs Teacher

Employer: TeacherActive

Location: Liverpool

Salary: £130 – £220 per day (depending on experience)

Contract Type: Full-time, Long-term/Temporary

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.

Equal Opportunities Statement

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

Safeguarding and DBS Compliance

Registration may involve an enhanced DBS check, ID checks and the supply of good professional references, depending on the role. We are committed to safeguarding and compliance across all placements.

Regular external audits have shown repeatedly that our standards are exceptional. We are passionate about finding the right staff for each education environment