Complex Needs Teacher Needed in Liverpool. Job in Merseyside Education & Training Jobs

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

Job summary

A specialist education provider in Liverpool is seeking experienced Complex Needs Teachers. The role involves delivering engaging lessons, planning personalized learning, and supporting students with Autism and complex needs. Candidates should have Qualified Teacher Status and strong experience with SEND. A supportive environment and professional development opportunities are offered, making it a rewarding position to make a difference in students' lives.

Benefits

Professional development opportunities

Supportive environment

Low pupil-to-staff ratios

Qualifications

• 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.

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, and Behaviour Support Specialists.
• Embed therapeutic strategies and Positive Behaviour Support into daily teaching.
• Support personal development and communication skills.
• Maintain accurate records, contribute to reviews, and communicate effectively with families.

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.