SEND Teacher

Connex Education; Sheffield; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading educational agency is seeking a passionate SEND Teacher in Sheffield to provide tailored lessons for students with special educational needs. Responsibilities include collaborating with support staff, families, and agencies to help students reach their full potential in an inclusive environment. Ideal candidates will hold a QTS Qualification and have experience working with diverse learning challenges. This full-time position starts in January with competitive pay based on experience and qualifications.

Benefits

Pay to scale policy

PAYE paid weekly

Free access to our accredited CPD platform

Wellbeing programme

Progression opportunities

Dedicated consultant support

Qualifications

• Experience working with individuals with special educational needs, particularly SEND.
• Ability to support vulnerable students with diverse learning challenges.
• Willingness to travel between schools for onsite teaching support.

Responsibilities

• Plan and deliver tailored lessons to meet diverse student needs.
• Collaborate with support staff, families, and external agencies.
• Support academic and social-emotional development of students.

Skills

Comfort with students having special educational needs

Good time management

Organizational skills

Behavior management skills

Communication skills with young people

Education

QTS Qualification

Job description

SEND Teacher

Monday to Friday

£180 – £240 dependent on experience

About the Role

Connex Educationis seeking an exceptional and passionate SEND Teacher to join a dedicated team in a Sheffield SEND school. This is a fantastic opportunity to make a profound impact on the lives of students with special educational needs and disabilities, helping them achieve their full potential in a supportive and inclusive environment.

You will be responsible for planning and delivering tailored lessons that meet the diverse needs of our students, working collaboratively with support staff, families, and external agencies to ensure every child receives the individualised education they deserve.

About the School/Organisation

This educational organisation supports pupils with diverse learning difficulties functioning below age-related expectations, including ASC/ADHD and other complex needs. They provide a varied curriculum tailored to help each child achieve individual goals. As a SEND Teacher, you’ll work in an engaging environment supporting both academic development and social-emotional growth, helping students become respectful community members. The role requires a hardworking, resilient educator committed to making a positive impact on vulnerable children’s lives through personalized learning approaches.

Assignment Details

Full‑time position starting January providing teaching to a class of up to 8/10 pupils.

Essential requirement

Comfort and experience working with young people who have varied special educational needs, particularly SEND. The role demands expertise in supporting vulnerable students with diverse learning challenges through individualised teaching approaches.

In return, Connex Education Partnership will offer you:

• Pay to scale policy
• PAYE paid weekly
• Free access to our accredited CPD platform
• Wellbeing programme and refresher training for life in a 21st century classroom
• Progression opportunities
• Dedicated consultant to support you whenever needed

As a successful SEND Teacher with Connex Education Partnership, you will possess:

• Hold a QTS Qualification
• Have experience working with individuals with SEND
• Good time management and organisational skills
• Confident in your behaviour management skills
• Calm, resilient and able to communicate well with young people
• Hold a current DBS on the update service or willing to apply for a new one through Connex
• Be able to show proof of work in the UK
• Willing to travel between schools to provide onsite teaching support if needed

All offers are conditional upon satisfactory background checks, including a DBS check. All appointments will be made subject to a DBS check. Connex Education Partnership is committed to a policy of equal opportunities. We respect and value cultural and religious diversity and will not discriminate based on age, gender, sexual orientation, race, ethnic origin, religion, culture, marital status or disability. Everyone is assessed on merit alone. Pay rate is determined on qualification and experience.

Connex Education Partnership is an employment agency and employment business.

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.