SEND Primary Teacher

TeacherActive; Liverpool; On-site; GBP 20,000 - 31,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive daily pay

Dedicated consultant support

Flexible placements

Job summary

TeacherActive in Liverpool is seeking confident Primary Supply Teachers to work across EYFS–KS2 in Knowsley and surrounding schools. You will deliver pre-planned lessons, maintain calm classrooms and adapt teaching to different ages with a strong focus on safeguarding.

The ideal candidate holds QTS or equivalent, has experience across primary year groups, and can manage behaviour confidently. DBS checks are required, with ongoing consultant support and opportunities for short- and long-term

Qualifications

• Qualified Teacher Status (QTS) or equivalent.
• Experience teaching across primary year groups (EYFS–KS2).
• Proven ability to manage behaviour effectively and confidently.
• Flexibility, resilience, and the ability to quickly build rapport with pupils.
• A professional, reliable, and positive approach to supply teaching.
• A strong understanding of safeguarding responsibilities.

Responsibilities

• Deliver pre-planned lessons across EYFS to KS2, ensuring learning objectives are met.
• Maintain strong classroom and behaviour management, creating a calm and productive learning environment.
• Adapt teaching approaches to suit different age groups, abilities, and school settings.
• Follow school policies and routines, including safeguarding and behaviour procedures.
• Provide feedback to school staff at the end of each assignment.

Skills

Behaviour management

Adaptability

Communication

Education

QTS or equivalent

Job description

Location: Kirkby Salary: Competitive daily rates Contract: Flexible – Day-to-day / Short-term / Long-term Start Date: Immediate and ongoing opportunities

About the Role

We are seeking confident and adaptable Primary Supply Teachers to work across EYFS-KS2 in a variety of primary schools across Knowsley. This role is ideal for teachers who are passionate about education, highly flexible, and have strong behaviour management skills. It is preferred that you have knowledge/experience of working with pupils that have SEND needs inclusive of Autism, ADHD, ASC and Challenging Behaviour.

Key Responsibilities

• Deliver pre-planned lessons across EYFS to KS2, ensuring learning objectives are met.
• Maintain strong classroom and behaviour management, creating a calm and productive learning environment.
• Adapt teaching approaches to suit different age groups, abilities, and school settings.
• Follow school policies and routines, including safeguarding and behaviour procedures.
• Provide feedback to school staff at the end of each assignment.

The Ideal Candidate Will Have

• Qualified Teacher Status (QTS) or equivalent.
• Experience teaching across primary year groups (EYFS–KS2).
• Proven ability to manage behaviour effectively and confidently.
• Flexibility, resilience, and the ability to quickly build rapport with pupils.
• A professional, reliable, and positive approach to supply teaching.
• A strong understanding of safeguarding responsibilities.

Why Work With Us?

• Access to a wide range of primary schools across Liverpool.
• Flexible work to suit your availability and lifestyle.
• Competitive daily pay rates.
• Ongoing support from a dedicated consultant.
• Opportunities for short-term and long-term placements.

Safeguarding

All roles are subject to safeguarding checks, including an Enhanced DBS on the Update Service. We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and expect all staff to share this commitment.

Equal Opportunities Statement

TeacherActive is an equal opportunities employer and operates as an Employment Business and Employment Agency in providing temporary, contract and permanent job seeking services.

Safeguarding and DBS Compliance

Registration may involve an enhanced DBS check, ID checks and the supply of good professional references, depending on the role. We are committed to safeguarding and compliance across all placements.