Your new school
Through Hays Education, you’ll gain access to a wide network of Leicester schoolsmitted to providing exceptional support for pupils with additional needs. Our partner schools include specialist provisions, mainstream settings with SEN bases, and alternative provisions that cater for a diverse range of learners. Each school offers a supportive, collaborative environment where staff are valued, well resourced and encouraged to make a meaningful impact on pupils’ lives.
Your new role
As an SEN Teacher working with Hays, you’ll have the opportunity to support pupils with a broad spectrum of needs, including SEMH, ADHD, ASD, MLD, PMLD and physical or medical needs. Depending on the setting, your responsibilities may include:
1. Planning and delivering differentiated lessons aligned with individual EHCPs
2. Creating a safe, structured and nurturing learning environment
3. Working closely with teaching assistants, therapists and external agencies
4. Using creative strategies to promotemunication, independence and positive behaviour
5. Building strong relationships with pupils, families and colleagues
6. Contributing to the ongoing development of SEN provision within the school
We are recruiting for long term temporary roles, with many schools open to offering permanent contracts for the right candidate.
What you'll need to succeed
7. Qualified Teacher Status (QTS) or equivalent
8. Experience supporting children or young people with additional needs
9. A patient, resilient andpassionate approach to teaching
10. Strong behaviour management skills and the ability to adapt your practice
11. Confidence in delivering personalised learning and assessing progress
12. A genuinemitment to helping pupils ovee barriers and achieve their potential
What you'll get in return
13. Flexibility to choose the type of work that suits you—day‑to‑day supply, short term blocks or longerterm placements.
14. Access to a wide range of professional development opportunities, including free CPD courses and webinars through the Hays learning platform.
15. Easy‑to‑use digital tools to manage timesheets, book holidays, access training and explore wellbeing resources via the Hays App.
16. Referral bonuses – earn £250 in vouchers when you refer a friend whopletes 20 days of work with Hays.
17. Ongoing career support, including aplimentary CV review and guidance from a dedicated education consultant