SEN Teacher

Teaching Personnel; Barnsley; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading educational organization is seeking a passionate SEN Teacher to support children with additional needs in primary schools across Sheffield and Barnsley. This role involves planning personalized lessons, collaborating with support staff, and fostering a nurturing environment. Ideal candidates will have QTS, experience with SEN students, and a commitment to making a difference.

Benefits

Competitive daily rate or salary

Supportive school environments

Access to SEN-specific CPD

Long-term stability with opportunities for permanent posts

Free child protection training

Qualifications

• Experience teaching pupils with SEN in a primary school setting.
• Strong understanding of EHCPs and inclusive teaching strategies.
• A DBS on the Update Service or willingness to obtain one.

Responsibilities

• Plan and deliver personalised lessons tailored to pupils with EHCPs.
• Create a safe, inclusive, and nurturing classroom environment.
• Monitor and report on pupil progress.

Skills

Patience

Creativity

Commitment to supporting children

Education

Qualified Teacher Status (QTS)

Job description

SEN Teacher – Primary Schools | Sheffield & Barnsley | Immediate & September Starts

Are you a passionate and experienced SEN Teacher ready to make a real impact in the lives of children with additional needs? Primary schools across Sheffield and Barnsley are actively seeking skilled professionals to support and inspire pupils with a range of Special Educational Needs (SEN).

Location: Sheffield & Barnsley

Role: SEN Primary Teacher (EYFS, KS1 or KS2 depending on your expertise)

Start Date: Immediate and/or September 2025

Contract: Full-Time | Long-Term & Temp-to-Perm

️ Key Responsibilities:

• Plan and deliver personalised lessons tailored to pupils with EHCPs or additional needs
• Create a safe, inclusive, and nurturing classroom environment
• Collaborate with TAs, SENCOs, therapists and families to meet learning goals
• Monitor and report on pupil progress, adapting approaches as needed
• Support emotional, social and academic development with sensitivity and consistency

You Will Need:

• Qualified Teacher Status (QTS)
• Experience teaching pupils with SEN in a primary school setting
• Strong understanding of EHCPs and inclusive teaching strategies
• Patience, creativity, and a genuine commitment to supporting every child
• A DBS on the Update Service (or willingness to obtain one)

What’s On Offer:

• Competitive daily rate or salary depending on experience
• Supportive school environments with experienced SEN teams
• Access to SEN-specific CPD and professional development
• Long-term stability with opportunities to secure permanent posts
• Rewarding work making a real difference to young learners

Apply Now!

Are you ready to bring your skills and passion to a meaningful SEN role?

Support. Empower. Teach. Inspire. Your next opportunity starts here.

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All pay rates quoted will be inclusive of 12.07% statutory holiday pay. This advert is for a temporary position. In some cases, the option to make this role permanent may become available at a later date.
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