Specialist Teacher

Aspire People; Stoke-on-Trent; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading education agency is seeking an experienced SEN Teacher in Stoke-on-Trent for a full-time role. The teacher will work with pupils across Key Stages 3 and 4, adapting lessons to meet individual needs, including autism and learning difficulties. Candidates must hold Qualified Teacher Status and have experience in teaching primary content to older pupils. This position involves collaborating with support staff and families to facilitate holistic pupil progress.

Qualifications

• Experience working with pupils with autism and learning difficulties.
• Confident in differentiated planning and assessment.
• Willingness to obtain enhanced DBS.

Responsibilities

• Deliver adapted lessons based on primary curriculum.
• Plan engaging and accessible sessions.
• Support emotional development in a safe environment.
• Collaborate with staff and families for pupil progress.
• Use strategies to aid behaviour and communication.

Skills

Working with pupils with SEND

Teaching primary content to older pupils

Classroom and behaviour management

Education

Qualified Teacher Status (QTS or equivalent)

Job description

Overview

SEN Teacher - KS3/KS4. A specialist provision in Stoke-On-Trent is seeking an experienced SEN Teacher to join their team on a full-time, long-term basis. This role involves teaching pupils across Key Stages 3 and 4 who are working at primary curriculum levels, due to a range of learning needs including autism, speech and language difficulties, and moderate learning difficulties.

Responsibilities

• Deliver adapted lessons based on the primary curriculum, tailored to individual EHCPs.
• Plan and deliver engaging, accessible sessions across English, maths, and topic work.
• Foster a safe, inclusive, and structured learning environment that supports academic and emotional development.
• Work closely with support staff, therapists, and families to ensure holistic pupil progress.
• Use a range of strategies to support behaviour, communication, and engagement.

Requirements

• Qualified Teacher Status (QTS or equivalent).
• Experience working with pupils with SEND, particularly those with autism and learning difficulties.
• Confident teaching primary content to older pupils with complex needs.
• Strong classroom and behaviour management skills.
• Knowledge of differentiated planning and assessment within a SEN setting.
• A valid enhanced DBS (on the Update Service) or willingness to obtain one.

Additional Information

All appointments are subject to enhanced DBS and reference checks.

Aspire People Limited provides services as an Education Agency and an Education Employment Business. Aspire People is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of pupils and expects every candidate to share this commitment. Placements are subject to appropriate Child Protection screening, including checks with former employers and the Disclosure and Barring Checks.