Special Needs Teacher

Veritas Education Recruitment; Leeds; On-site; GBP 31,000 - 47,000; Full time

Job summary

Veritas Education Recruitment in Leeds is seeking an experienced SEN Teacher for a long-term cover position at a local SEN school. The role requires delivering engaging lessons across a range of needs and age groups, with support from LSAs and a collaborative leadership team.

You will plan, prepare and deliver creative lessons, focusing on life skills and inclusive learning in a supportive environment with small class groups.

Qualifications

• Knowledge of SEN education and teaching is essential.

Responsibilities

• Plan, prepare and deliver engaging and creative lessons for pupils across varying needs.
• Work with small groups of 6–8 pupils to support learning.

Skills

SEN education knowledge

Job description

SEN Teacher- Leeds

An SEN school which Veritas Education work in partnership with are looking for an experienced Special Educational Needs Teacher for a long-term cover position.

• September 2026


• £170 - £255 per day (Depending on PayScale/Experience)


• Full time position.

Knowledge of SEN education and teaching is essential, along with knowledge round varying curriculum for a range of age groups and needs.

Teacher Information:

You will be working with children across a range of classes who have varying special needs, including Autism, Complex Physical and Medical Needs, along with challenging behaviours. Ideally you will be adaptable and will be able to plan, prepare and deliver engaging and creative lessons for pupils. The classes will be made up of small groups of 6 - 8 children, your timetable will be split around varying groups of pupils.

You will be working in a highly inspired environment teaching the pupils key life skills. This is an area where a lot of the pupils eagerly engage and can express their creative side. As the teacher it is vital to focus the pupils' attention on the task at hand but also allow the pupils to use their imagination as much as possible.

The students are supported by experienced LSAs (Learning Support Assistants) which will work alongside you so that you feel supported within the classroom and can also ensure that all pupils are developing well. The senior leadership team are also very supportive, providing many teaching resources to help assist with creative and visual learning.

School Information:

This Special Education Needs School is a setting that supports children from 4 - 19 years old, with varying complex behaviour, physical, medical and learning needs.

APPLICATION REQUIREMENTS FOR VERITAS EDUCATION

• All applications are subject to an Enhanced DBS Disclosure, professional reference checks, Overseas Police Clearances (if applicable) in line with our stringent safeguarding policy


• Your CV must cover the last 10 years of employment history where possible and all employment breaks must be explained


• You must have legal right to work in the UK


• You must be willing to attend a registration interviewVeritas Education work with a variety of schools covering a wide geographical area. We deal with teaching placements at Primary, Secondary and college level as well as support staff positions also within these.

Disclaimer

Nothing within the above advert was in any way designed or intended to discriminate on the grounds of age, gender, race, colour, religion, disability or sexual orientation. Veritas Education is an Equal opportunities employer and is proud in the knowledge that all placements are made on merit and suitability. We accept applications from all sections of the community