Year 8 Special Needs Specialist

Step Teachers Ltd; London Borough of Hillingdon; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 35,000; Part time

Job summary

A dedicated education agency is seeking a Special Needs Specialist to support Year 8 students with special educational needs in a secondary school. The role involves providing tailored one-to-one support, adapting lesson materials, and collaborating with teachers. Ideal candidates will have experience with SEN, strong communication skills, and relevant qualifications. This temporary position offers the chance to positively impact students' learning and wellbeing.

Qualifications

• Proven experience supporting students with SEN in a secondary school.
• Strong understanding of inclusive practices and current SEN approaches.
• Relevant qualifications or equivalent practical experience.

Responsibilities

• Provide tailored support for Year 8 pupils with SEN.
• Collaborate with teachers to implement individual education plans.
• Adapt materials to meet diverse learning needs.
• Foster social and emotional development.

Skills

Supporting students with SEN

Communication skills

Teamwork

Education

Level 3 Teaching Assistant certificate

Job description

Overview

We are seeking a dedicated Special Needs Specialist to work specifically with a Year 8 student cohort that begins as soon as possible in a welcoming secondary school. This temporary role offers the chance to make a direct impact on young people’s learning, confidence and wellbeing.

Responsibilities

• Provide tailored one-to-one and small-group support for Year 8 pupils with a range of special educational needs (SEN).

• Collaborate with classroom teachers, the SENCo and external professionals to plan and implement individual education plans (IEPs).

• Adapt lesson materials and learning strategies to meet diverse needs and ensure full curriculum access.

• Foster social and emotional development, promoting independence and positive behaviour.

• Monitor and record progress, sharing updates with staff and parents/carers.

Ideal candidate / Qualifications

• Proven experience supporting students with SEN (e.g. ASD, ADHD, SEMH) in a secondary school or similar setting.

• Strong understanding of inclusive practices and current SEN approaches.

• Excellent communication and teamwork skills as Special Needs Specialist.

• Relevant qualifications, such as a Level 3 Teaching Assistant certificate, SEN specialism or equivalent practical experience.

About Step Teachers

Step Teachers is a teacher recruitment agency serving North London, East London, Hertfordshire, Norfolk, Suffolk, Cambridgeshire, Oxfordshire, Cornwall, Devon and Greater Manchester. Our team supports teachers through branches in Barnet, Havering, Norwich, Cambridge, Abingdon and Plymouth and partners with schools and academies in these regions. We adhere to REC standards for safeguarding children. Upon registration, candidates undergo enhanced DBS checks, full reference verifications, and eligibility confirmations.