SEND Teacher

Connex Education Partnership; Sheffield; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 44,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive daily rates paid weekly by

Flexible hours

CPD training

Wellbeing support

Job summary

Connex Education Partnership is seeking passionate SEND & SEMH teachers to join a Trust in Sheffield on a full- and part-time basis. Roles involve teaching pupils with SEND, SEMH, ASD, SLD, MLD and other needs within specialist settings.

You will plan differentiated lessons, support students academically and personally, and work with teaching assistants, therapists and pastoral teams. QTS preferred; DBS check required.

Qualifications

• QTS/QTLS preferred, experience with SEND will be considered
• Experience teaching pupils with SEND, SEMH, ASD, SLD or additional needs
• Strong classroom and behaviour management skills
• Understanding of safeguarding and child protection procedures
• DBS check (Enhanced) or willingness to apply for one via Connex Education

Responsibilities

• Plan and deliver engaging, differentiated lessons for individual pupil needs
• Support pupils with SEND and SEMH to achieve academically and personally
• Create a positive, structured and nurturing classroom environment
• Use adaptive teaching strategies to support engagement and progress
• Manage behaviour positively and consistently per school policies
• Collaborate with teaching assistants, therapists, pastoral teams and parents/carers
• Assess and monitor pupil progress, providing feedback and adapting support as required

Skills

QTS/QTLS

SEND experience

Classroom management

Safeguarding procedures

Right to work in the UK

Education

Qualified Teacher Status (QTS)

Job description

SEND Teacher

Location: Sheffield

Salary: £160 – £240 per day – ECT’s Welcome (depending on role, experience, and responsibilities)

About the Role

Connex Education is currently recruiting passionate and dedicated SEND & SEMH Teachers to work with a Trust that we are currenlty working with on a full and part time basis

The Trust places learners, families, and our passionate workforce at the heart of everything they do, guided by values of inclusion, care, and empowerment. The role offers the chance to work within specialist settings supporting pupils with a range of additional needs including SEMH, ASD, SLD, MLD, communication needs and complex learning difficulties.

Whether you are an experienced SEND teacher or a mainstream teacher looking to transition into specialist education, this is a fantastic opportunity to make a meaningful impact within supportive and rewarding school environments.

Key Responsibilities

• Plan and deliver engaging and differentiated lessons tailored to individual pupil needs
• Support pupils with SEND and SEMH needs to achieve both academically and personally
• Create a positive, structured and nurturing classroom environment
• Use creative and adaptable teaching strategies to support engagement and progress
• Manage behaviour positively and consistently in line with school policies
• Work collaboratively with teaching assistants, therapists, pastoral teams and parents/carers
• Assess and monitor pupil progress, providing feedback and adapting support where required

What We’re Looking For

• Qualified Teacher Status (QTS/QTLS) preferred, although relevant SEND teaching experience will also be considered
• Experience working with pupils with SEND, SEMH, ASD, SLD, or additional learning needs
• Strong classroom and behaviour management skills
• A calm, resilient and adaptable approach
• Passion for supporting vulnerable children and young people
• Understanding of safeguarding and child protection procedures
• Enhanced DBS on the Update Service, or willingness to apply for one through Connex Education
• Right to work in the UK

Why Join Connex Education?

• Competitive daily rates paid weekly via PAYE
• Flexible work opportunities to suit your availability and lifestyle
• Long-term and permanent progression opportunities
• Free access to our Classroom Teacher & SEND Toolkits and CPD training courses
• Wellbeing support and refresher training for modern classroom environments
• Ongoing support from a dedicated & SEND specialist Connex Education consultant

All offers are conditional upon satisfactory background checks, including references and an enhanced DBS check. Connex Education Partnership is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and candidates to share this commitment.

Connex Education Partnership is an equal opportunities employer. We value diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees and applicants.

Connex Education Partnership is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and candidates to share this commitment. We adhere to Safer Recruitment practices in line with Keeping Children Safe in Education (KCSIE), Working Together to Safeguard Children 2023, and other relevant legislation. All appointments are subject to rigorous pre-employment checks, including references and an enhanced DBS check.

Connex Education Partnership is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and candidates to share this commitment. We adhere to Safer Recruitment practices in line with Keeping Children Safe in Education (KCSIE), Working Together to Safeguard Children 2023, and other relevant legislation. All appointments are subject to rigorous pre-employment checks, including references and an enhanced DBS check.