Special Education Teacher

AMA Admin; Bradford; On-site; GBP 28,000 - 40,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Specialist SEND CPD

Competitive rates of pay

Dedicated consultant support

Job summary

Milk Education is recruiting compassionate SEND Teachers to work across Specialist and SEND settings in Bradford from September. The roles offer long-term positions with a pathway to permanent placement and access to specialist SEND CPD and training.

We value tutors who are patient, adaptable and dedicated to inclusive education, with strong communication and teamwork to support pupils with ASC, SLD, complex needs and speech/language needs.

Qualifications

• Qualified Teacher Status (QTS) or equivalent.
• Experience teaching pupils with SEND is desirable.
• Strong understanding of inclusive teaching practices.

Responsibilities

• Plan and deliver engaging, differentiated lessons tailored to individual learning needs.
• Create a safe, structured and nurturing classroom environment.
• Develop IEPs and contribute to EHCP outcomes.
• Work collaboratively with Teaching Assistants, therapists and external professionals.
• Support pupils' communication, independence and life skills.
• Monitor progress and celebrate individual achievements.
• Promote positive behaviour using trauma-informed approaches.
• Build strong relationships with families and multi-disciplinary teams.

Skills

QTS or equivalent

SEND experience

Inclusive teaching

Strong communication

Teamwork

Education

QTS or equivalent

Job description

SEND Teacher

Location: Bradford
Start: September 2026
Contract: Full-time, long-term (with potential for permanent placement)

Milk Education is recruiting compassionate and dedicated SEND Teachers to work across Specialist and SEND settings in Bradford from September. Our partner schools support pupils with a range of additional needs including Autism Spectrum Condition (ASC), Moderate and Severe Learning Difficulties, Complex Needs and Speech & Language needs.

This is an excellent opportunity to join inclusive educational settings where personalised learning and pupil wellbeing are at the heart of everything they do.

Key Responsibilities

• Plan and deliver engaging, differentiated lessons tailored to individual learning needs.
• Create a safe, structured and nurturing classroom environment.
• Develop Individual Education Plans (IEPs) and contribute to EHCP outcomes.
• Work collaboratively with Teaching Assistants, therapists and external professionals.
• Support pupils' communication, independence and life skills.
• Monitor progress and celebrate individual achievements.
• Promote positive behaviour using trauma-informed approaches.
• Build strong relationships with families and multi-disciplinary teams.

About You

• Qualified Teacher Status (QTS) or equivalent.
• Experience teaching pupils with SEND is desirable.
• Strong understanding of inclusive teaching practices.
• Patient, adaptable and resilient.
• Passionate about supporting pupils with additional needs.
• Excellent communication and teamwork skills.
• SEN qualifications or specialist training are advantageous but not essential.

What's on Offer

• Long-term roles with permanent opportunities.
• Specialist SEND CPD and training.
• Competitive rates of pay.
• Dedicated consultant support.
• Rewarding opportunities to transform pupils' educational journeys.

Why work with Milk Education?

Milk Education is an eco-friendly, purpose-driven supply agency with a mission to be the most rewarding agency to work both with and for.

Benefits include:

• Excellent rates of pay.
• Free CPD-accredited training courses.
• Wellbeing support and a dedicated consultant.
• 24/7 communication and guidance.
• Training tailored to your specific role.

INLDS

Milk Education is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. We are proudly APSCo Compliance+ accredited, reflecting our dedication to the highest standards in safer recruitment. All applicants will be subject to thorough compliance checks in line with DfE, Keeping Children Safe in Education, and APSCo guidelines.