Send Teacher

Teaching Personnel Ltd.; South Cheriton; On-site; GBP 28,000 - 38,000; Full time

Job summary

Teaching Personnel Ltd. is seeking a confident SEND Teacher to join a specialist education setting in Yeovil from January 2027. The role is a full-time position working with learners with profound and multiple learning disabilities and complex needs.

As the class teacher you will plan and deliver engaging lessons, while collaborating with Teaching Assistants and other professionals to create a structured, supportive environment where pupils can progress in line with their individual development.

Qualifications

• QTS or a relevant recognised teaching qualification.
• Experience supporting pupils with SEND and complex needs.
• Ability to lead a classroom and work with support staff.
• Calm, patient and flexible approach.
• Strong safeguarding awareness and commitment to inclusive education.

Responsibilities

• Plan and deliver engaging, accessible lessons for pupils with SEND.
• Collaborate with Teaching Assistants and professionals.
• Create a structured, positive classroom environment.
• Adapt teaching for pupils with significant and complex needs.
• Hit the ground running in a SEND setting.

Skills

SEND teaching experience

PMLD/complex needs experience

Classroom leadership

Calm, patient demeanor

Safeguarding awareness

Education

Qualified Teacher Status (QTS) or equivalent

Job description

SEND Teacher | Yeovil | Full-Time

Are you an experienced SEND Teacher looking for your next opportunity in Yeovil?

Teaching Personnel is looking for a confident and experienced SEND Teacher to join a specialist education setting in Yeovil from January 2027.

This is a full-time position working with children and young people who have profound and multiple learning disabilities (PMLD) and complex additional needs.

We are looking for someone who understands that progress within a specialist setting can look different for every pupil. You will need to be patient, adaptable and comfortable creating meaningful learning opportunities that reflect individual abilities, communication styles and developmental needs.

The Role

As the class teacher, you will take responsibility for planning and delivering engaging, accessible lessons while working closely with Teaching Assistants and other professionals. You will help create a structured, positive classroom environment where pupils feel safe, supported and able to make progress.

We are particularly interested in hearing from experienced teachers who can hit the ground running and confidently adapt their teaching to pupils with significant and complex needs.

Experience within a SEND school, PMLD provision or specialist classroom would be highly beneficial. A good understanding of non-verbal communication, sensory learning and adapting teaching for pupils working significantly below age-related expectations would also be valuable.

What We’re Looking For

• Qualified Teacher Status (QTS) or a relevant recognised teaching qualification
• Previous experience supporting pupils with SEND and complex needs
• Confidence leading a classroom and working collaboratively with support staff
• A calm, patient and flexible approach
• Strong safeguarding awareness and a genuine commitment to inclusive education

Why Work Through Teaching Personnel?

Working with Teaching Personnel gives you access to dedicated consultant support throughout your placement, competitive rates of pay, opportunities across our network of local schools and access to professional development and CPD through our training platform.

You will have a consultant who takes the time to understand your experience, what you are looking for and supports you throughout the recruitment and placement process.

All applicants will require the appropriate qualifications and training for this role. Please see the FAQ’s on the Teaching Personnel website for details.
All pay rates quoted will be inclusive of 12.07% statutory holiday pay. This advert is for a temporary position. In some cases, the option to make this role permanent may become available at a later date.
Teaching Personnel is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. We undertake safeguarding checks on all workers in accordance with DfE statutory guidance ‘Keeping Children Safe in Education’ this may also include an online search as part of our due diligence on shortlisted applicants.
We offer all our registered candidates FREE child protection and prevent duty training. All candidates must undertake or have undertaken a valid enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check. Full assistance provided.
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