SEN Teacher - Leeds

Are you an experienced SEN practitioner looking to design learning environments where every child's unique voice is heard?

Do you want to lead a classroom that celebrates individual breakthroughs, no matter how small?

Are you ready to secure a highly rewarding, specialised teaching role in West Leeds this September?

Randstad Education Leeds works closely with specialist practitioners to find suitable long-term positions in local primary and alternative provisions. Located in the LS13 postcode area, this primary school is recognised for its dedicated SEN provision and inclusive community spirit. The setting features sensory spaces, structured learning resources, and a leadership team that supports professional autonomy.

• Plan, resource, and deliver a sensory-rich curriculum tailored to pupils with complex needs (e.g. ASD, ADHD, SLD).

• Design and implement targeted Education, Health and Care Plans (EHCPs) in partnership with the SENDCo.

• Direct and mentor classroom support staff to ensure safe and effective learning interventions.

• Cultivate a low-arousal, safe, and positive learning space that promotes growth and reduces anxiety.

• Collaborate closely with speech and language therapists, educational psychologists, and parents.

• Qualified Teacher Status (QTS) with proven experience teaching in an SEN or alternative provision setting.

• Deep knowledge of different learning strategies, PECS, Makaton, or sensory integration techniques.

• A valid Enhanced DBS check registered on the Update Service (or a willingness to obtain one).

• Exceptional resilience, emotional intelligence, and positive behaviour management skills.

• Outstanding collaborative skills for working with a multidisciplinary support team.

• Premium weekly pay rates structured via PAYE.

• A dedicated SEN consultant to assist with placement matching and compliance.

• Access to specialized CPD, including Team Teach and Safeguarding training.

• Digital app access for managing pay information and lifestyle rewards.

• £300 Love2shop voucher offer for referring qualified education colleagues.

Apply now to unleash your potential! For more information, you can call [phone removed] or email at [email removed].

experience

Teaching

skills

ability to track progression in attainment,background in youth work,behaviour management,building relationships,classroom management,communication,de-escalation techniques,empathy,experience in administering medication,experience in managing challenging behaviour,experience with autism spectrum disorders,experience with learning difficulties,experience with social emotional mental health,inclusiveness,manual handling,marking,mentor experience,personal care experience,planning,resilience,restraint training,speech and language therapy experience

qualifications

BA Hons (QTS),BEd,BSc Hons (QTS),BTEC certificate in children,CACHE level 1 or 2,CACHE level 2 or 3,health and social care experience,health and social care qualifications (NVQ),HLTA,NVQ level 2,NVQ level 2 in children,NVQ level 3,NVQ level 4,PGCE,PGCE,QTS