SEND Class Teacher – Inspire and Support Diverse Learners

Empowering Learning Ltd; East Midlands; On-site; GBP 28,000 - 36,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Dedicated consultant

CV & application support

Safeguarding training

Job summary

Empowering Learning Limited is recruiting a SEND Class Teacher for a special needs school in Derby. The role requires experience in a school setting with SEND pupils and a positive attitude is essential.

QTS or QTLS preferred but not essential, with November 2026 start date. The ideal candidate will have SEND classroom experience, the ability to teach across primary and secondary ages, strong organisation, and excellent behaviour management skills.

Qualifications

• Experience as a class teacher with SEND experience.
• Ability to teach across primary and secondary age groups.
• Highly organised with excellent communication skills.
• Desire to work with children of diverse needs and backgrounds.
• Excellent behaviour management skills.
• Understanding of the Teachers Standards.

Responsibilities

• Plan lessons and activities for whole class and group learning.
• Support SEND pupils within a class setting.
• Manage difficult behaviours in line with school policy.
• Safeguard vulnerable pupils.
• Possible supervision during lunch/break times.
• Support and manage teaching assistants in the classroom.
• Build relationships with staff and pupils.
• Collect evidence of pupil work for assessments.
• Provide feedback on pupil progress to staff.
• Take pastoral responsibility for a group of pupils.
• Potentially lead in a subject area.
• Promote team approach with parents and carers.

Skills

SEND experience

Primary & Secondary

Organisation

Behaviour management

Communication

Teachers Standards

Job description

Empowering Learning Limited is recruiting a SEND Class Teacher for a special needs school in Derby. The role requires experience in a school setting with SEND pupils and a positive attitude is essential.

QTS or QTLS preferred but not essential, with November 2026 start date. The ideal candidate will have SEND classroom experience, the ability to teach across primary and secondary ages, strong organisation, and excellent behaviour management skills.