Sen Teacher
SEN Teacher – Specialist School (Autism & Complex Needs)
Location: Wakefield (commutable from Pontefract, Castleford, Barnsley, Dewsbury & surrounding areas)
Salary: £150 – £250 per day (dependent on experience)
Job Type: Full-time, Long-term / Permanent Opportunity
Hours: Monday–Friday
Start Date: ASAP / September 2026
Make a Lasting Difference to Young People with Additional Needs
Are you a passionate and dedicated teacher looking to make a real impact in a specialist SEN setting?
We are recruiting an SEN Teacher for a specialist school in Wakefield, supporting students aged 11–19 with Autism Spectrum Condition (ASC), Complex Learning Needs, Communication Difficulties, and Additional Educational Needs.
This is an opportunity to work within a highly supportive environment where individualised learning, communication, and independence are at the heart of everything. With small class sizes and excellent support staff ratios, you’ll have the opportunity to truly focus on the needs of each learner.
About the Role
As an SEN Teacher, you will:
Deliver engaging, differentiated lessons tailored to individual learning needsSupport students with Autism, Complex Needs, and Communication DifficultiesCreate personalised learning experiences linked to EHCP outcomesPromote communication, independence, and life skills developmentSupport emotional wellbeing and positive engagement in learningAdapt teaching strategies to meet a wide range of learning styles and abilitiesWork closely with Teaching Assistants, therapists, pastoral teams, and familiesCreate a structured, nurturing, and inclusive learning environmentWhat You’ll Be Teaching
The school supports students with a range of needs, including:
Autism Spectrum Condition (ASC)Complex Learning DifficultiesSpeech, Language and Communication Needs (SLCN)Sensory Processing DifficultiesModerate Learning Difficulties (MLD)Social, Emotional and Mental Health (SEMH) needsAdditional medical and developmental needsClasses are small and highly supported, allowing staff to focus on personalised learning, communication development, and preparing students for adulthood.
What We’re Looking For
Qualified Teacher Status (QTS/QTLS) or equivalentExperience teaching within SEN, SEND, specialist, or mainstream settingsPassion for supporting students with Autism and Complex NeedsStrong classroom management and relationship-building skillsA patient, flexible, and nurturing approachCommitment to inclusive education and student-centred learningAbility to work collaboratively as part of a multidisciplinary teamWhy Join This School?
Competitive daily rate: £150 – £250 per dayLong-term opportunity with potential for permanent employmentSmall class sizes and excellent staff-to-student ratiosOngoing CPD in Autism, Communication, Sensory Needs, and SEND PracticeSupportive leadership team and specialist staffOpportunity to make a genuine impact on students’ education and future independenceAccess to specialist resources and therapeutic support servicesIdeal For
SEN TeachersPrimary Teachers looking to transition into specialist educationSecondary Teachers interested in Autism and Complex Needs provisionECTs with a passion for SENDTeachers looking to move from mainstream into a specialist settingApply Today
If you’re passionate about helping young people with additional needs achieve their full potential, we’d love to hear from you.
Samuel Agbana
0113 418 0100
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