Sen teacher

Job Description

Job Title: SEN Teacher (Complex Needs)Location: SheffieldStart Date: September 2026Contract: Full-time

About the Role

We are seeking a passionate and dedicated SEN Teacher to join a highly supportive and specialist education setting located in Sheffield. This is an exciting opportunity to work within complex needs classes, supporting pupils with a wide range of sensory, communication, and interaction needs. You will play a key role in delivering personalised learning experiences that enable every child to thrive, develop independence, and achieve their full potential in a nurturing and structured environment.

About the School

The school is a well-established and highly regarded specialist provision set in a beautiful, green environment on the outskirts of the city. It caters for pupils with significant additional needs, offering a holistic, child-centred approach to education.

The school is known for:

• A strong multidisciplinary approach, working closely with therapists and support staff
• Excellent staff support, training, and development opportunities
• A focus on communication development, including the use of AAC and sensory-based approaches
• Well-resourced classrooms designed to meet complex sensory needs
• A calm, inclusive, and positive ethos where every child is valued

Key Responsibilities

• Deliver high-quality, differentiated teaching to pupils with complex SEN
• Plan and implement individualised learning programmes (EHCP-led)
• Support pupils’ communication, interaction, and sensory regulation
• Work collaboratively with teaching assistants, therapists, and families
• Monitor and assess progress, adapting strategies to meet individual needs
• Create a safe, engaging, and structured classroom environment

Requirements

• Qualified Teacher Status (QTS) – essential
• Proven experience working with pupils with complex needs, particularly in:
  • Sensory processing difficulties
  • Communication and interaction needs (including autism spectrum conditions)
• Strong understanding of SEN strategies, interventions, and inclusive practice
• Ability to build positive relationships with pupils, staff, and parents
• A patient, resilient, and creative approach to teaching

What We Offer

• A welcoming and highly supportive staff team
• Ongoing professional development and specialist training
• Opportunity to work in a well-resourced and innovative setting
• A rewarding role where you can make a genuine impact every day

If you are a committed SEN Teacher looking for a meaningful role starting this September, we would love to hear from you.