Day-to-Day SEND Teacher - Spalding

Justteachers Ltd; Spalding; On-site; GBP 24,000 - 36,000; Full time

Job summary

Justteachers Ltd in Spalding is seeking a Day-to-Day SEND Teacher to provide flexible teaching cover throughout the new academic year, starting ASAP. The role involves delivering engaging lessons and supporting pupils with a range of needs, including autism, ADHD and SEMH, across different classes and age groups.

You will work with teaching assistants to maintain routines and personalised learning approaches, ensuring continuity of learning and safeguarding at all times.

Qualifications

• Proven ability to manage diverse classes and individual needs.
• Strong communication with pupils, families and staff.
• Ability to adapt teaching methods to SEND requirements.
• Experience supporting students with Autism, ADHD, SEMH and learning needs.
• Commitment to safeguarding and inclusive practice.

Responsibilities

• Deliver lessons across age ranges and SEND needs, adapting approaches accordingly.
• Provide day-to-day classroom cover to ensure continuity of learning.
• Differentiate activities to support varied abilities and learning styles.
• Collaborate with teaching assistants and support staff to keep pupils engaged.
• Create a positive, structured classroom environment to promote wellbeing.
• Implement strategies from EHCPs and individual learning programs.
• Support communication, emotional regulation and social development where required.
• Monitor pupil progress and provide feedback to staff and leaders.
• Uphold safeguarding responsibilities and pupil welfare.

Skills

Classroom management

Adaptability

Communication

Behaviour support

Team collaboration

Safeguarding

Education

QTS or equivalent

Job description

About the role:

A welcoming and supportive SEND school in Spalding is seeking a dedicated Day-to-Day SEND Teacher to provide flexible teaching cover throughout the new academic year, starting ASAP. The school supports children and young people with a range of additional needs, including Autism, ADHD, Moderate Learning Difficulties, Severe Learning Difficulties communication needs, and Social, Emotional and Mental Health needs.

This is an excellent opportunity for a teacher who enjoys variety and adaptability, as you will work across different classes and age groups, ensuring continuity of learning when required. The school promotes a nurturing and inclusive environment where pupils are supported to develop academically, socially, and emotionally through personalised learning approaches and structured support.

This role offers both full-time and part-time opportunities throughout the academic year.

Key Responsibilities:

• Deliver engaging and accessible lessons across a range of age groups and subject areas, adapting teaching approaches to meet individual pupil needs.
• Provide day-to-day classroom cover, ensuring continuity of learning and maintaining established routines and expectations.
• Differentiate learning activities to support pupils with a variety of SEND needs, abilities, and learning styles.
• Work collaboratively with teaching assistants and support staff to ensure pupils remain engaged and appropriately supported throughout lessons.
• Create a positive, inclusive, and structured classroom environment that promotes learning, confidence, and wellbeing.
• Implement strategies outlined within EHCPs, behaviour support plans, and individual learning programmes.
• Support pupils with communication, emotional regulation, and social development where required.
• Monitor pupil engagement and progress, providing feedback to permanent teaching staff and senior leaders.
• Uphold safeguarding responsibilities and contribute to the overall welfare and development of pupils.

Pre-requisites:

• Qualified Teacher Status (QTS), QTLS, or an equivalent recognised teaching qualification.
• Experience teaching within SEND, mainstream, SEMH, alternative provision, or specialist educational settings.
• Good understanding of a range of special educational needs, including Autism, ADHD, learning difficulties, communication needs, and SEMH.
• Confidence adapting lesson content and teaching approaches to support varying levels of ability and need.
• Strong classroom management skills and the ability to quickly establish positive relationships with pupils.
• Flexible and adaptable approach to teaching across different classes, key stages, and learning environments.
• Excellent communication skills and the ability to work effectively with support staff, parents, and wider professionals.
• Commitment to safeguarding, inclusion, and supporting positive outcomes for children and young people.