Specialist SEND Teacher - Personalised, Impactful Learning

OFG Education; Liverpool City Region; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 42,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Life Assurance

Pension scheme

Wellbeing support

Flexible Benefits Platform

Cycle to Work Scheme

Discounts

Critical illness cover

Family Growth Support

Job summary

Hazel Cottage School, part of OFG Education, seeks an enthusiastic teacher to support autistic students aged 4-11. You’ll deliver tailored lessons in a small classroom, focusing on communication, social skills and emotional regulation. DBS checked and UK QTS or equivalent are required.

Join a specialist team dedicated to personalised education, wellbeing, and professional growth, with opportunities to develop within specialist education across the OFG network in the UK.

Qualifications

• UK QTS or equivalent required.
• Experience teaching students with SEND, Autism, SEMH, or complex needs.
• Ability to deliver creative, engaging, and differentiated learning.
• Calm, patient, and compassionate approach.
• Strong relationship-building and communication skills.
• Confidence to support and positively manage challenging behaviour.

Responsibilities

• Deliver engaging, personalised lessons that inspire and motivate students.
• Adapt learning to meet a range of needs, abilities, and learning styles.
• Track progress and celebrate achievements, both big and small.
• Develop and review individual learning and support plans.
• Create a safe, structured, and positive learning environment.
• Support students’ academic, social, emotional, and personal development.
• Build strong relationships with students, families, and colleagues.
• Work collaboratively with education and care teams to ensure consistent support.
• Contribute to school improvement and your own professional development.

Skills

QTS or equivalent

SEND/Autism experience

Differentiated learning

Calm, patient

Relationship building

Behaviour management

Job description

Hazel Cottage School, part of OFG Education, seeks an enthusiastic teacher to support autistic students aged 4-11. You’ll deliver tailored lessons in a small classroom, focusing on communication, social skills and emotional regulation. DBS checked and UK QTS or equivalent are required.

Join a specialist team dedicated to personalised education, wellbeing, and professional growth, with opportunities to develop within specialist education across the OFG network in the UK.