SEND Teacher

Step Teachers; Nottingham; On-site; GBP 28,000 - 38,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Weekly PAYE

Exclusive deals

Wellbeing portal

Job summary

Step Teachers is seeking a SEND Teacher for a full-time, temp-to-perm role starting April 2026. The school offers a nurturing, inclusive environment with a broad curriculum and strong pastoral care to support pupils with SEND.

Ideal candidates will hold QTS, have SEND teaching experience, and demonstrate excellent classroom management and safeguarding commitment. Salary is paid weekly via PAYE with exclusive benefits through the agency.

Qualifications

• Qualified Teacher Status (QTS) is essential.
• Experience teaching pupils with SEND is required.
• Strong classroom management and organisational skills.
• Ability to differentiate lessons and engage learners effectively.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Commitment to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children.

Responsibilities

• Deliver high-quality SEND lessons tailored to meet pupils' needs.
• Plan and adapt resources to support individual learning requirements.
• Work collaboratively with teaching assistants and support staff.
• Monitor and assess pupil progress, providing feedback to parents and staff.
• Promote positive behaviour and emotional well-being.
• Uphold safeguarding and welfare standards at all times.

Skills

SEND experience

Classroom management

Lesson differentiation

Communication skills

Safeguarding knowledge

Collaborative teamwork

Education

QTS

Job description

SEND Teacher - Full-time, temp-to-perm starting April 2026

The school provides a nurturing and inclusive environment where pupils feel safe and supported. Leaders have high expectations for behaviour and achievement, and staff work collaboratively to ensure lessons are engaging and tailored to individual needs. Pupils benefit from a broad curriculum and strong pastoral care, helping them develop academically and personally.

Duties as SEND Teacher:

• Deliver high-quality lessons tailored to meet the needs of pupils with SEND
• Plan and adapt resources to support individual learning requirements
• Work collaboratively with teaching assistants and support staff
• Monitor and assess pupil progress, providing feedback to parents and staff
• Promote positive behaviour and emotional well-being
• Uphold safeguarding and welfare standards at all times

Ideal SEND Teacher:

• Qualified Teacher Status (QTS) is essential
• Experience teaching pupils with SEND needs is required
• Strong classroom management and organisational skills
• Ability to differentiate lessons and engage learners effectively
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
• Commitment to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children

Why Step Teachers?

With a rich history spanning over two decades, our teacher recruitment agency proudly serves North London, East London, Hertfordshire, Norfolk, Suffolk, Cambridgeshire, Oxfordshire, Cornwall, Devon and Greater Manchester. We foster exclusive relationships with schools and academies in these regions. Our dedicated team, stationed in branches across Barnet, Havering, Norwich, Cambridge, Abingdon, and Plymouth, is committed to supporting and nurturing teachers. Explore rewarding opportunities with our trusted education recruitment services.

We are an approved Crown Commercial Service supplier, proud members of the Recruitment & Employment Confederation (REC), and REC Audited in Education, which means we have undergone rigorous external auditing to ensure we consistently meet the highest safeguarding and compliance standing in education recruitment.

Step Teachers is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. All candidates registering with Step Teachers are subject to safeguarding checks in line with the DfE's statutory guidance Keeping Children Safe in Education, including reference checks and an Enhanced DBS check either registered on the Update Service or willingness to obtain one.

Your salary - dependent on experience - is paid weekly through PAYE - that means no self-employed or umbrella companies. Additionally, you gain access to a range of exclusive deals, including discounted high street shopping, travel offers, gym memberships, and more. Moreover, our pay portal offers comprehensive physical and emotional well-being services as standard, ensuring your overall wellness is taken care of.