Life Skills Teacher – SEND & SEMH

Connex Education; Devizes; On-site; GBP 28,000 - 46,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Weekly PAYE pay – no umbrella

Free SEND Toolkit and CPD training

Funded formal qualifications

Career progression opportunities

Wellbeing support and refresher

Job summary

Connex Education Partnership is seeking a Life Skills Teacher to work across SEND settings in Devizes and surrounding areas. The role focuses on practical, meaningful learning to help pupils gain independence and confidence.

You will deliver Life Skills sessions, adapt activities to needs, and support progression toward adulthood with collaboration from school staff.

Qualifications

• QTS is essential.
• Teaching experience in primary or secondary education.
• SEND experience is desirable.
• Experience teaching Life Skills, PSHE or vocational subjects is advantageous.
• A practical and creative approach to teaching.
• Ability to differentiate learning effectively.
• Strong communication and relationship-building skills.

Responsibilities

• Deliver engaging, practical Life Skills sessions.
• Adapt activities to individual needs and abilities.
• Develop pupils’ independence and confidence.
• Make learning relevant to everyday life.
• Support communication and social development.
• Encourage problem-solving and decision-making.
• Monitor progress and celebrate individual achievements.
• Work closely with Teaching Assistants and specialist staff.
• Support preparation for adulthood and future pathways.

Skills

QTS

Teaching experience

SEND experience

Life Skills/PSHE

Differentiation

Communication skills

Job description

Life Skills Teacher – SEND

Location: Devizes &the surrounding areas
Pay: £150–£250 per day PAYE
Job Type: Flexible Supply, Temporary, Long-Term & Temp-to-Perm Opportunities
Start Date: Flexible Supply

About the Role

Connex Education Partnership is looking for Life Skills Teachers to work across specialist SEND schools and provisions in Devizes and the surrounding areas.

This role is ideal for a teacher who enjoys practical, purposeful learning and wants to help pupils develop skills they can use both in school and beyond.

You’ll support young people to build greater independence, confidence and practical awareness, adapting activities to suit individual abilities and future goals.

What You Could Teach

Depending on the setting, this could include:

• Personal care and self-management
• Cooking, food preparation and healthy choices
• Money management and budgeting
• Shopping and using community facilities
• Travel training and road safety
• Communication and social skills
• Organisation and household routines
• Personal safety and wellbeing
• Careers and preparation for adulthood
• Employability and workplace skills

The Pupils

You may work with pupils with a range of learning, communication, sensory and emotional needs, including:

Autism / ASC | SEMH | ADHD | Speech, Language & Communication Needs (SLCN) | Complex SEND | SPD | MLD | PMLD | SLD |

The emphasis will be on what each pupil can achieve, using practical activities, repetition and differentiated support to help them become more independent.

Your Role

• Deliver engaging, practical Life Skills sessions
• Adapt activities to individual needs and abilities
• Develop pupils’ independence and confidence
• Make learning relevant to everyday life
• Support communication and social development
• Encourage problem-solving and decision-making
• Monitor progress and celebrate individual achievements
• Work closely with Teaching Assistants and specialist staff
• Support preparation for adulthood and future pathways

What We’re Looking For

• QTS is essential
• Teaching experience within Primary or Secondary education
• SEND experience is desirable
• Experience teaching Life Skills, PSHE, Citizenship or vocational subjects is advantageous
• A practical and creative approach to teaching
• Ability to differentiate learning effectively
• Strong communication and relationship-building skills

Why Connex?

• Competitive daily rates that match your experience
• Flexible supply work around your availability
• Day-to-day, temporary and long-term placements
• Temp-to-perm opportunities
• Weekly PAYE pay – no umbrella companies
• Free SEND Toolkit and CPD training
• Funded formal qualifications
• Career progression opportunities
• Wellbeing support and refresher training
• Dedicated specialist SEND consultant
• Ongoing support throughout your placements

If you’re passionate about helping young people develop practical skills, confidence and greater independence, we’d love to hear from you.

Connex Education Partnership is an equal opportunities employer. We value diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees and applicants.

Connex Education Partnership is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and candidates to share this commitment. We adhere to Safer Recruitment practices in line with Keeping Children Safe in Education (KCSIE), Working Together to Safeguard Children 2023, and other relevant legislation. All appointments are subject to rigorous pre-employment checks, including references and an enhanced DBS check.