Job Description
Are you a passionate and dedicated Teacher looking to make a lasting impact on children with Special Educational Needs and Disabilities (SEND)?
New Directions Education is recruiting a pool of committed SEND Teachers to work across a range of specialist provisions in Leeds. These supportive settings cater for pupils with a variety of needs, including Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD), ADHD, Speech, Language and Communication Needs (SLCN), and learning difficulties. Smaller class sizes enable a highly personalised and inclusive approach to teaching.
About the Role
As an SEND Teacher, you will play a vital role in delivering a curriculum that meets learners at their individual point of need—supporting both their academic progress and personal development.
You will focus on creating a structured, engaging, and inclusive learning environment, using adaptable teaching strategies to support a wide range of learning styles and abilities.
Requirements
To be considered for this role, you will:
Hold QTS, QTLS, or an equivalent teaching qualification
Have experience working with SEND learners, ideally in a primary or specialist setting
Demonstrate strong differentiation and inclusive teaching practices
Be patient, flexible, and committed to supporting individual needs
Have strong communication skills and the ability to work collaboratively
Be trained in Team Teach or similar approaches (desirable but not essential)
Key Responsibilities
Deliver creative, differentiated lessons tailored to a range of SEND needs
Build positive and supportive relationships with pupils to promote confidence and engagement
Support pupils with a variety of needs, including ASC, SLCN, and moderate learning difficulties
Work closely with Teaching Assistants, SENCOs, therapists, and external professionals
Contribute to EHCP targets, individual learning plans, and pupil progress reviews
Create a safe, inclusive, and structured classroom environment where every child can succeed
Apply Today
If you are committed to supporting children with SEND and helping them reach their full potential, we’d love to hear from you.
All roles are subject to satisfactory references and an Enhanced DBS check.
What New Directions Education Ltd offers:
1. A dedicated and expert Account Manager
2. Regular and varied supply work
3. Competitive rates of pay
4. Potential long-term teaching roles
5. Full compliance with the Agency Workers Regulation (AWR)
6. A network of branches across the UK
7. Preferred supplier to more than 20 boroughs across the UK
8. Recommend-a-friend scheme
9. Respected reputation across the education and recruitment industry
We are fully committed to the protection of children and vulnerable adults. All applicants must undertake a full enhanced DBS check.
Please select Apply Now to enquire about this job vacancy with New Directions Education Ltd, Leeds branch.
New Directions Education Ltd is acting as an Employment Business in relation to this vacancy.