SEND Teacher - Post-16

Axcis Education; Stratford-upon-Avon; On-site; GBP 28,000 - 37,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive daily pay

Free CPD and online training

Dedicated local consultant

Long-term and permanent opportunities

Experience in established SEND school

Job summary

Axcis Education is seeking a Post-16 SEND Teacher to join a specialist SEND school in Stratford-upon-Avon. You will teach and support learners aged 16-19 with complex needs, including ASC, MLD, SLD, PMLD and SEMH, helping them build academic, vocational and life skills.

This temporary, full-time role offers a daily rate of £150–£200 and includes ongoing CPD, a supportive local consultant, and opportunities for long-term or permanent roles.

Qualifications

• Qualified Teacher Status with SEND experience.
• Ability to plan and differentiate lessons for post-16 learners.
• Commitment to safeguarding and reporting requirements.

Responsibilities

• Plan, deliver and assess engaging lessons for post-16 SEND learners.
• Differentiate activities to match abilities and learning styles.
• Support independence, employability and life skills.
• Monitor progress and contribute to EHCP outcomes and reviews.

Skills

QTS

SEND experience

Differentiation skills

Communication skills

Education

Qualified Teacher Status (QTS)

Job description

Salary: £150 - £200 per day Job Type: Full-Time, Monday to Friday Start Date: Immediate Start Available Axcis Education is seeking an enthusiastic and dedicated Post-16 SEND Teacher to join a specialist SEND school in Stratford-upon-Avon. This rewarding opportunity involves teaching and supporting young people aged 16-19 with a range of additional needs, including Autism (ASC), Moderate Learning Difficulties (MLD), Severe Learning Difficulties (SLD), Profound and Multiple Learning Difficulties (PMLD), SEMH needs, and associated communication difficulties. As a Post-16 SEND Teacher, you will play a vital role in preparing students for adulthood, helping them develop academic, vocational, social, and life skills that will support their future independence. The school provides a nurturing, inclusive, and student-centred environment where young people are encouraged to achieve their goals and reach their full potential. This is an excellent opportunity for a qualified teacher with a passion for Special Educational Needs and Disabilities to make a meaningful difference in the lives of young adults.

Key Responsibilities

• Plan, deliver, and assess engaging lessons tailored to the individual needs of post-16 learners with SEND.
• Differentiate learning activities to meet a wide range of abilities and learning styles.
• Support students in developing independence, employability, communication, and life skills.
• Create and maintain a positive, safe, and inclusive learning environment.
• Monitor student progress and adapt teaching strategies accordingly.
• Work towards EHCP outcomes and contribute to annual reviews.
• Collaborate with teaching assistants, therapists, parents, and external professionals.
• Promote positive behaviour through effective classroom management strategies.
• Support students with transition planning, work-related learning, and preparation for adulthood.
• Maintain accurate records, assessments, and reports in line with school requirements.

Requirements

• Qualified Teacher Status (QTS), QTLS, or equivalent recognised teaching qualification.
• Experience teaching students with SEND, ideally within a specialist school, SEND provision, or alternative setting.
• Strong understanding of Autism, learning difficulties, communication needs, and/or SEMH.
• Experience planning and delivering differentiated lessons.
• Excellent communication, organisational, and relationship-building skills.
• A patient, resilient, and adaptable approach.
• Knowledge of EHCPs and person-centred planning.
• Commitment to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people.
• Enhanced DBS on the Update Service, or willingness to obtain one.

What Axcis Education Offers

• Competitive daily pay rates of £150 a day
• Free CPD and online training, including Level 2 Safeguarding.
• Ongoing support from a dedicated local Axcis consultant.
• Opportunities for long-term, permanent, and career-development roles.
• Experience working within an established specialist SEND school.
• Flexible and rewarding opportunities with the UK’s leading SEND recruitment specialist.

About Axcis Education

Axcis Education is the UK’s leading specialist SEND recruitment agency. We work with SEND schools, specialist provisions, colleges, and mainstream settings across the UK, connecting skilled education professionals with rewarding roles that make a real difference in the lives of children and young people with additional needs.

This is a temporary position, unless stated otherwise.

Axcis is an equal opportunities employer and as such we do not discriminate based on age, gender, disability, race or any other equal opportunities criteria.

The company is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. As such, you will be required to provide an up to date DBS, or be prepared to allow Axcis to process one on your behalf, in addition to other mandatory compliance checks in line with the DfE guidelines (for details please see our website).

If the position you are applying for involves working with children or vulnerable adults, this post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (ROA) 1974.

Axcis Education is an employment agency offering temporary supply work for daily, short-term and long-term assignments in addition to permanent positions.

You must be suitably qualified for the position advertised and be prepared to attend a face to face interview with Axcis to demonstrate your suitability for this role.

Salary / Pay Rate will be dependent on your skills and experience.