SEN Teacher - Informal Learning - LS10

Teaching Personnel; Leeds; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A specialist educational institution in South Leeds is seeking a dedicated and creative Informal Learning Teacher. In this full-time, long-term role, you will focus on delivering informal and semi-formal learning programs for children with complex needs. The successful candidate will have a QTS/QTLS qualification and experience with SEND pupils, fostering independence and confidence through engaging activities.

Benefits

Competitive daily pay (£160-£200/day)

Potential for permanent position

Supportive work environment

Qualifications

• Experience working with complex needs, autism, PMLD, and communication difficulties.
• Confident in planning and delivering informal/semi-formal learning activities.
• Enhanced DBS (child workforce) on the Update Service required.

Responsibilities

• Teach a small class with a focus on life skills and social development.
• Plan and deliver creative, sensory-based activities.
• Work closely with support staff to ensure a nurturing environment.

Skills

Teaching pupils with SEND

Creative lesson planning

Team Teach strategies

Makaton training

Moving & Handling skills

Education

QTS/QTLS or equivalent teaching qualification

Job description

Overview

Daily Rate: £160-£200/day | Full-Time | Long-Term

We are seeking a dedicated and creative Informal Learning Teacher to join a specialist SEND provision in South Leeds (LS10).

This role focuses on delivering informal and semi-formal learning programmes for children and young people with complex needs, autism, PMLD, and communication difficulties. If you are passionate about inclusion and can adapt your teaching style to meet pupils where they are, this could be the perfect opportunity for you.

Responsibilities

• Teach a small class group following an informal/semi-formal curriculum, focusing on life skills, communication, and social development.
• Plan and deliver creative, sensory-based activities that promote engagement and independence.
• Work closely with Teaching Assistants, therapists, and support staff to ensure a consistent, nurturing environment.
• Implement EHCP targets through a mix of play-based, practical, and experiential learning.
• Support pupils with moving & handling and personal care where required (training available).
• Manage behaviour positively using Team Teach strategies (training desirable but not essential).

Qualifications

• QTS/QTLS (or equivalent teaching qualification).
• Experience teaching pupils with SEND, PMLD, or ASC is highly desirable.
• Confident planning and delivering informal/semi-formal learning activities.
• Flexible, creative, and patient approach to teaching.
• Enhanced DBS (child workforce) on the Update Service (child/adult welcome).
• Training in Makaton, Moving & Handling, or Team Teach is an advantage.

Benefits & Additional Information

• Competitive daily pay: £160-£200/day.
• Full-time, long-term position with potential to become permanent.
• A rewarding role focused on developing pupils' independence, communication, and confidence.

Apply today to start your next challenge as a SEND Informal Learning Teacher in LS10 and help transform the l