SEND Teacher

AMA Admin; Bradford; On-site; GBP 28,000 - 42,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Long-term role

Potential permanent placement

Specialist SEND CPD

Job summary

Milk Education is seeking a Secondary SEND Teacher for a long-term position in Bradford, starting January 2027. The role focuses on delivering differentiated lessons for secondary pupils with SEND, creating a supportive and inclusive learning environment.

The ideal candidate will have QTS or equivalent, experience with SEND, and a commitment to personalised learning plans and EHCP outcomes. The role offers progression potential and specialist SEND CPD opportunities.

Qualifications

• Qualified Teacher Status (QTS) or equivalent recognised teaching qualification.
• Experience teaching secondary-aged pupils is desirable.
• Experience supporting pupils with SEND would be beneficial.
• Strong understanding of differentiated teaching and inclusive learning practices.
• Confident managing classroom behaviour and adapting teaching approaches to meet individual needs.
• Patient, resilient, empathetic and adaptable.
• Excellent communication and teamwork skills.
• Passionate about helping young people overcome barriers to learning.

Responsibilities

• Plan and deliver engaging, differentiated lessons tailored to the individual needs of secondary pupils.
• Adapt the curriculum to support pupils with SEND, including ASC, learning difficulties, communication needs and complex needs.
• Create a safe, structured and nurturing classroom environment that promotes learning, independence and wellbeing.
• Develop personalised learning plans and contribute towards EHCP outcomes.
• Work with Teaching Assistants and other professionals to ensure pupils receive appropriate support.
• Promote communication, social development, emotional regulation and independent living skills where appropriate.
• Monitor, assess and record pupil progress, celebrating individual achievements and milestones.
• Implement positive behaviour management strategies using a trauma-informed approach.
• Build positive relationships with pupils, families and external professionals.
• Encourage engagement and participation through creative, accessible teaching approaches.

Skills

Excellent communication

Teamwork

Patience & empathy

Adaptable

Education

Qualified Teacher Status (QTS) or equivalent

Job description

Secondary SEND Teacher

Location: Bradford
Start: January 2027
Contract: Full-time, long-term (with potential for permanent placement)

Milk Education is recruiting a passionate and dedicated Secondary SEND Teacher for a long-term opportunity within a specialist setting in Bradford, starting in January 2027.

The school supports secondary-aged pupils with a range of special educational needs and disabilities (SEND). They are looking for an enthusiastic, adaptable teacher who can deliver engaging, personalised learning and create a safe, supportive environment where every pupil is encouraged to reach their full potential.

This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced SEND Teacher or a mainstream teacher looking to develop their experience within specialist education and make a genuine difference to the lives of young people.

Key Responsibilities

• Plan and deliver engaging, differentiated lessons tailored to the individual needs and abilities of secondary-aged pupils.




• Adapt the curriculum to support pupils with a range of additional needs, including ASC, learning difficulties, communication needs and complex needs.




• Create a safe, structured and nurturing classroom environment that promotes learning, independence and wellbeing.




• Develop personalised learning plans and contribute towards EHCP outcomes.




• Work collaboratively with Teaching Assistants and other professionals to ensure pupils receive appropriate support.




• Promote communication, social development, emotional regulation and independent living skills where appropriate.




• Monitor, assess and record pupil progress, celebrating individual achievements and milestones.




• Implement positive behaviour management strategies, using a consistent, understanding and trauma-informed approach.




• Build positive relationships with pupils, colleagues, families and external professionals.




• Encourage engagement, confidence and participation through creative and accessible teaching approaches.

About You

• Qualified Teacher Status (QTS) or equivalent recognised teaching qualification.




• Experience teaching secondary-aged pupils is desirable.




• Experience supporting pupils with SEND, either in a specialist or mainstream setting, would be beneficial.




• A strong understanding of differentiated teaching and inclusive learning practices.




• Confident managing classroom behaviour and adapting teaching approaches to meet individual needs.




• Patient, resilient, empathetic and adaptable.




• Excellent communication and teamwork skills.




• Passionate about helping young people overcome barriers to learning and achieve their potential.




• Specialist SEND qualifications or additional training would be advantageous but are not essential.

What's on Offer?

• A full-time, long-term teaching opportunity starting in January 2027.




• Potential for a permanent position.




• The opportunity to make a meaningful difference to secondary-aged pupils with additional needs.




• Access to specialist SEND CPD and training.




• Dedicated support from an experienced Milk Education consultant.




• Ongoing professional development and opportunities to build your SEND teaching experience.

Why work with Milk Education?

Milk Education is an eco-friendly, purpose-driven education recruitment agency with a mission to be the most rewarding agency to work both with an