SEND Cover Teacher

Southfield School; Great Hatfield; On-site; GBP 28,000 - 38,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Free refreshments

On-site parking

Employee Assistance Programme (24/7)

Staff recognition initiatives

Job summary

Southfield School is seeking an enthusiastic SEND Cover Teacher to join our specialist primary provision, supporting pupils with autism and a range of additional needs. This role offers variety, collaboration and the chance to make a real difference across different classes and environments.

You will deliver engaging lessons across age groups, adapt teaching to meet diverse learning and sensory needs, follow and adjust lesson plans to ensure continuity of learning, and work closely with teaching

Qualifications

• QTS required; SEND or specialist setting experience desirable.
• Knowledge of autism and communication strategies beneficial.

Responsibilities

• Deliver high-quality, engaging lessons across a range of classes and age groups.
• Adapt teaching to meet a wide range of learning, communication and sensory needs.
• Follow and adjust lesson plans to ensure continuity of learning.
• Support pupil wellbeing, behaviour and emotional regulation using established strategies.
• Work closely with teaching assistants, therapists and wider staff to ensure every child succeeds.

Education

Qualified Teacher Status (QTS)

Job description

Inspire, Support, Make an Impact - Every Day is Different

Are you a passionate teacher who thrives on variety, collaboration and making a real difference?

Southfield School is seeking an enthusiastic, adaptable and committed SEND Cover Teacher to join our exceptional team. This is a rewarding opportunity to work across our specialist primary provision, supporting pupils with autism and a range of additional needs.

As a Cover Teacher, no two days are the same, you’ll play a vital role in ensuring continuity, stability and high-quality learning for our pupils, whether covering staff absence, PPA or enrichment activities.

Why Join Southfield School?

At Southfield, we are proud of our warm, inclusive and ambitious community, where both pupils and staff are supported to thrive.

We offer:

• Small class sizes (8-14 pupils) to enable meaningful relationships
• A highly skilled and supportive multidisciplinary team
• A strong culture of collaboration, care and professional respect
• Excellent CPD and opportunities to build SEND expertise
• A genuine focus on staff wellbeing, including:
  • Dedicated PPA space and staff breakout areas
  • Free refreshments and on-site parking
  • Employee Assistance Programme (24/7 support)
  • Staff recognition initiatives

About the Role

This role is ideal for someone who enjoys variety, teamwork and responsive teaching, and who can confidently step into different classroom environments.

As a SEND Cover Teacher, you will:

• Deliver high-quality, engaging lessons across a range of classes and age groups
• Adapt teaching to meet a wide range of learning, communication and sensory needs
• Follow and adjust lesson plans to ensure continuity of learning
• Support pupil wellbeing, behaviour and emotional regulation using established strategies
• Work closely with teaching assistants, therapists and wider staff to ensure every child succeeds

Who We’re Looking For

We are looking for someone who:

• Is an excellent and adaptable classroom practitioner with high expectations
• Has experience of, or a strong interest in, working with children with SEND
• Can quickly build positive and trusting relationships with pupils and staff
• Is flexible, resilient and solution-focused
• Demonstrates strong behaviour management and communication skills
• Works effectively as part of a team and contributes to school life
• Qualified Teacher Status (QTS)
• Desirable to have experience within a SEND or specialist setting and knowledge of autism and communication strategies

Our Vision

We have high aspirations and big dreams for every child. Our mission is to ensure all pupils develop the confidence, independence and skills they need for the next stage of their lives.

At Southfield, staff are at the heart of this mission and your role as Cover Teacher is key to ensuring every day counts.

Southfield School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. All appointments are subject to enhanced DBS checks and satisfactory references.

Visit Us

We warmly welcome visits from prospective applicants come and see our school, meet our team and experience our ethos first-hand. Call 01707 276 504 or visit the website at https://www.southfield.herts.sch.uk