Job Title: SLD Teacher
Location: Leeds, West Yorkshire
Contract: Full-time, Long-term
Start Date: September 2025
We are working with a number of mainstream and SEND settings in Leeds that require confident and nurturing SLD Teachers. Their focus is firmly on what children can achieve, where student success is celebrated in every form, whether it is mastering a new skill, managing a tricky transition, or simply being readied to learn.
We are looking for an experienced and compassionateTeachers with SEN and specifically SLD knowledge to join our team. You wlll be teaching students of different ages and abilities with severe learning difficulties in a therapeutic, supportive environment.
What makes our schools special?
Warm, caring communities where staff, pupils, and families work altogether
A therapeutic approach to learning, including Zones of Regulation strategies
Highly qualified, collaborative colleagues who go above and beyond
A curriculum adapted to suit every learner’s needs and strengths
Inclusion at the heart of every day—both in the schools and their wider community
The role:
Teach and inspire learners with SLD, adapting lessons to their individual needs
Use readiness-to-learn strategies to help every pupil succeed
Work closely with specialist staff, therapists, and families
Celebrate progress—big or small—every single day
Maintain high standards of safeguarding and inclusion
You willl need:
UK QTS and proven experience in an SLD or SEND setting
A calm, positive, and creative approach to teaching
Strong teamwork skills and a collaborative mindset
The ability to adapt quickly and think on your feet
Why work with Teaching Personnel?
Weekly pay through PAYE (no umbrella companies)
FREE access to our online CPD Academy, including Thrive training
Personalised support from a dedicated SEND consultant
Opportunities across mainstream, SEND, and alternative settings
Referral rewards when you recommend a friend
Apply now to join a school where your work truly matters—and where every day, you will be reminded why you became a teacher in the first place.
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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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