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Secondary SEND Teacher | Specialist Subject Lead | Local SEN Schools

Position: Full-Time or Part-Time, Flexible (Term Time Only)

Salary: £140 - £233 per day (Weekly Pay - dependent on experience)

Start Date: Immediate / Next Term

Are you a dedicated educator passionate about bridging the gap between education and independence? Join our specialist network as a Secondary SEND Teacher and empower young people to navigate the transition into adulthood.

Empowering Independence: Impact Beyond the Classroom

We are seeking Qualified Secondary Teachers (QTS/QTLS) or experienced Primary practitioners ready to transition into Specialist Secondary Provision. In this role, you'll move beyond traditional academic benchmarks to focus on functional literacy, numeracy, and the "Preparation for Adulthood" framework.

• Curriculum Creativity: Step away from GCSE-heavy pressure and deliver a bespoke, life-skills-based curriculum that priorities social development and vocational exploration.
• Small Class Environments: Lead a specialised setting (typically 6-12 students) with high staff-to-pupil ratios, allowing for intensive pastoral support.
• Professional Growth: Develop expertise in EHCP management for adolescents, working alongside vocational coaches and transition specialists.
• Financial Benefits: Competitive daily rates of £140 - £233, paid every Friday via Randstad.

Your Role as a Secondary SEND Lead

As a Secondary SEND Teacher, you are a mentor, an educator, and a champion for your students' future autonomy.

• Functional Learning: Deliver engaging lessons that translate academic concepts into real-world skills-budgeting, travel training, and workplace communication.
• Communication & Expression: Use total communication strategies (Makaton, PECS, or AAC) tailored to teenage learners to ensure their voices are heard during their transition years.
• Holistic Support: Collaborate with Occupational Therapists and Speech and Language specialists to integrate therapeutic targets into a secondary-appropriate timetable.
• Leadership: Manage a dedicated team of Learning Support Assistants, fostering a "low-arousal" and emotionally regulated environment for students with complex needs.

Essential Requirements

We are looking for resilient, empathetic teachers who can connect with teenagers and help them navigate their unique challenges. You are an ideal fit if you:

• Hold QTS/QTLS: You have Qualified Teacher Status and experience within a Secondary or specialist setting.
• Are a SEND Advocate: You have a genuine interest in or experience with Autism (ASC), PMLD, SLD, or SEMH, and a passion for helping young people reach their full potential.
• Are Adaptable: You can manage complex behaviours with a trauma-informed approach and pivot lessons to meet the emotional energy of the classroom.
• Are Committed: You hold an enhanced DBS on the update service (or are willing to apply) and are 100% dedicated to Safeguarding.

Apply Today

Ready to lead a classroom where the focus is on building a future, not just passing a test?

How to Apply: Click "Apply Now" to submit your CV to our dedicated Secondary SEND Team.

Contact Robbie Day directly at [email removed] for an informal chat about our current long-term and daily SEND teaching vacancies.

experience

Teaching

skills

121 teaching experience,ability to communicate with parents,ability to work well under pressure,able to inspire,be a role model,building rapport with children,career driven,communication,effective discipline,empathy,engaging,excellent time management,FMS experience,good behaviour management skills,good classroom management,good communication skills,good sense of humour,high expectations,keen to contribute to the life of the school,key stage 3 experience,key stage 4 experience,key stage 5 experience,knowledge of A-level specification,knowledge of curriculum,knowledge of GCSE specification,knowledge of subject,motivated,partake in extra curricular activities,passion for education,SEN experience,set clear objectives,SIMS experience,sixth form experience,teaching assistant experience,team player,work well autonomously,years 7-11 experience

qualifications

BA Hons (QTS),BEd,BSc Hons (QTS),PGCE,PGCE,PGDE (Scotland),QTLS,QTS,Schools direct,SCITT

education

high school,college,university