Fully Qualified Teacher (SEN Specialism) – West Yorkshire
Locations: Leeds | Bradford | Halifax | Huddersfield | Wakefield
Pay: £160 – £220 per day (depending on experience)
Contract: Full-Time | Long-Term | Temp-to-Perm
We’re seeking dedicated and adaptable Fully Qualified Teachers (FQTs) with a passion for Special Educational Needs (SEN) to join specialist and inclusive schools across West Yorkshire.
If you’re looking for a role where every day makes a difference — helping children and young people with ASD, SEMH, MLD, or PMLD thrive academically and emotionally — we’d love to hear from you.
The Role:
Plan, deliver, and adapt engaging lessons to meet a range of individual learning needs.
Support learners through creative, inclusive, and differentiated teaching approaches.
Work collaboratively with TAs, therapists, and SENCOs to ensure holistic support.
Use a trauma-informed and relational approach to behaviour management.
Contribute to a nurturing environment that promotes communication, independence, and self-esteem.
Requirements:
Qualified Teacher Status (QTS/QTLS) – essential.
Experience working in SEN, SEMH, or inclusive education.
Understanding of adaptive teaching and communication strategies (e.g. PECS, Makaton).
Moving & Handling and Personal Care experience advantageous.
Enhanced DBS on the Update Service (or willingness to obtain).
Full-time availability; driving licence desirable.
We Offer:
✅ £160–£210 per day (experience-dependent)
✅ Full-time and long-term placements with potential for permanent roles
✅ Opportunities in a range of Special Schools, Alternative Provisions, and Inclusive Learning Centres
✅ Ongoing CPD and support from an experienced education recruitment team
If you’re passionate about inclusive education and want to make a lasting impact on the lives of children with additional needs — this is your opportunity to do just that.
Apply today to join our network of specialist SEN Teachers across West Yorkshire!
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All pay rates quoted will be inclusive of 12.07% statutory holiday pay. This advert is for a temporary position. In some cases, the option to make this role permanent may become available at a later date.
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