SEND Teacher - Secondary

Vetro Recruitment; Wirral; On-site; GBP 28,000 - 42,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Generous pension scheme

Life cover

31 days annual leave

Job summary

Vetro Recruitment is seeking a SEND Teacher to join a dedicated secondary team on the Wirral. You will deliver high-quality teaching for students with autism and complex needs, aligning lessons with EHCP outcomes.

Based in Wirral, this role offers professional development, a supportive culture, and opportunities to collaborate with therapists, families and external agencies to support holistic student progress.

Qualifications

• Qualified Teacher Status (or recognised equivalent).
• Experience of teaching students with SEND, particularly autism and/or complex needs.
• Strong understanding of SEND legislation, inclusive teaching practices, and EHCP processes.
• Ability to adapt curriculum content and teaching strategies to meet a wide range of learning needs and abilities.
• Excellent classroom management skills and the ability to create a calm, structured, and positive learning environment.

Responsibilities

• Deliver high-quality teaching and learning for secondary-aged students with autism and complex needs, ensuring strong academic, personal, and social progress.
• Plan and deliver engaging, personalised lessons tailored to EHCP outcomes and diverse abilities.
• Create a safe, nurturing and inclusive classroom environment where students feel valued and supported.
• Collaborate with teaching assistants, therapists, families, and external agencies to support holistic development.
• Use effective assessment strategies to monitor progress and adapt teaching to maximise outcomes.

Skills

Qualified Teacher Status

SEND experience

EHCP knowledge

Classroom management

Education

QTS or recognised equivalent

Job description

Job Title: SEND Teacher - Secondary

Location: Wirral, Merseyside

Job Description:

Are you a passionate and dedicated SEND Teacher seeking an opportunity to make a difference?

Based in the Wirral, you will join a vibrant, inclusive secondary team committed to supporting students with autism and complex needs. This role offers the chance to deliver personalised learning in a nurturing environment that values every learner’s potential.

Key Responsibilities:

• Delivering high-quality teaching and learning for secondary-aged students with autism and complex needs, ensuring all make strong academic, personal, and social progress.
• Planning and delivering engaging, personalised lessons tailored to meet individual EHCP outcomes and diverse abilities.
• Creating a safe, nurturing, and inclusive classroom environment where students feel valued, supported, and empowered to succeed.
• Collaborating closely with teaching assistants, therapists, families, and external agencies to support holistic student development.
• Using effective assessment strategies to monitor progress, identify next steps, and adapt teaching approaches to maximise outcomes for all learners.

Requirements & Qualifications:

• Qualified Teacher Status (or recognised equivalent).
• Experience of teaching students with SEND, particularly those with autism and/or complex needs.
• Strong understanding of SEND legislation, inclusive teaching practices, and EHCP processes.
• Ability to adapt curriculum content and teaching strategies to meet a wide range of learning needs and abilities.
• Excellent classroom management skills and the ability to create a calm, structured, and positive learning environment.

Benefits & Work Environment:

• Key perks including a generous pension scheme, life cover, and annual leave entitlement of 31 days.
• Access to professional development through tailored INSET days and high-quality CPD opportunities.
• Supportive, collaborative culture prioritising staff wellbeing, with access to wellbeing resources and an Employee Assistance Programme.

We are an equal opportunities employer, making decisions based on merit alone.