Sen Teacher – Sensory Specialism

New Directions; Ledston; On-site; GBP 28,000 - 42,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive rates of pay

Regular supply work

Potential long-term teaching roles

AWR compliance

Network of branches across the UK

Respected reputation in education and

Job summary

New Directions Education Ltd in Leeds is seeking an experienced SEN Teacher to support children and young people with complex and sensory needs. You will deliver highly differentiated lessons and work closely with Teaching Assistants, therapists, and SENCOs to achieve optimal outcomes.

The role requires Qualified Teacher Status (QTS) and a background in SEN settings. You will contribute to safeguarding, develop communication and social-emotional skills, and help pupils access learning in a

Qualifications

• Experience teaching pupils with sensory impairments and complex needs.
• Proven ability to differentiate to align with EHCP targets.
• Strong safeguarding awareness and inclusive practice.
• Excellent behaviour management and resilient attitude.

Responsibilities

• Plan and deliver engaging, differentiated lessons for diverse learners.
• Collaborate with TAs, therapists, and SENCOs to support pupil progress.
• Implement and monitor EHCP targets and track progress.
• Foster positive relationships with families and agencies.
• Promote a calm, structured classroom environment.

Skills

SEN Teaching

QTS

Differentiated instruction

Teamwork

Education

Qualified Teacher Status (QTS)

Job description

Are you an experienced SEN Teacher with a passion for supporting children and young people with complex and sensory needs?

New Directions Education is working closely with specialist provisions and SEN schools across Leeds to recruit a dedicated and compassionate SEN Teacher for a full-time position. We are looking for a teacher who has experience supporting pupils with a range of additional needs, particularly those with sensory impairments, sensory processing needs, autism, and complex learning difficulties.

This is an incredibly rewarding opportunity to make a lasting difference in the lives of vulnerable learners, helping them develop academically, socially, and emotionally in a supportive and inclusive environment.

The Role

• Plan and deliver creative, engaging, and highly differentiated lessons tailored to individual pupil needs.
• Teach and support pupils with a range of Special Educational Needs, including sensory needs, Autism Spectrum Condition (ASC), Severe Learning Difficulties (SLD), Profound and Multiple Learning Difficulties (PMLD), and complex communication needs.
• Adapt learning activities to accommodate sensory requirements and individual learning styles.
• Create a calm, nurturing, and structured classroom environment that promotes independence and engagement.
• Work closely with Teaching Assistants, therapists, SENCOs, and external professionals to ensure the best outcomes for pupils.
• Implement and review EHCP targets, monitoring progress and celebrating achievements.
• Support pupils with communication, emotional regulation, and life skills development.
• Foster positive relationships with families, carers, and multidisciplinary teams.
• Qualified Teacher Status (QTS).
• Previous experience teaching within an SEN setting.
• Experience supporting pupils with sensory needs and/or sensory processing difficulties.
• Strong understanding of differentiated teaching strategies and inclusive practice.
• Excellent behaviour management and relationship-building skills.
• A patient, resilient, and empathetic approach.
• Ability to work effectively as part of a multidisciplinary team.
• Commitment to safeguarding and promoting pupil wellbeing.

Make Every Lesson Count

Working within SEN education is more than teaching. It's about building confidence, unlocking potential, and helping pupils overcome barriers to learning. If you have the skills, experience, and passion to support learners with sensory and additional needs, we'd love to hear from you.

What New Directions Education Ltd offers:

• A dedicated and expert Account Manager
• Regular and varied supply work
• Competitive rates of pay
• Potential long-term teaching roles
• Full compliance with the Agency Workers Regulation (AWR)
• A network of branches across the UK
• Preferred supplier to more than 20 boroughs across the UK
• Respected reputation across the education and recruitment industry

We are fully committed to the protection of children and vulnerable adults. All applicants must undertake a full enhanced DBS check.