Job Description
Are you a qualified teacher with a passion for unlocking the potential of children with complex learning needs? Do you thrive in a collaborative environment where every small breakthrough is celebrated as a major victory? Are you looking for a fulfilling, full-time teaching role with an excellent work-life balance during term time?
If so, this could be the perfect next step in your teaching career!
Randstad Education is delighted to be recruiting a dedicated, resilient, and creative SEND Teacher to join a highly regarded specialist school in Leeds.
About the Role
This full-time position is designed for a qualified educator who wants to move away from mainstream constraints and focus on truly child-centred learning. You will take lead responsibility for a class of pupils with severe and complex learning difficulties, designing and delivering highly individualised learning pathways that promote independence, communication, and well-being.
* Hours: Monday to Friday, 08:30 - 15:30
* Contract: Full-time, term-time only
* Location: South Leeds area
About the School
They are a pioneering, co-educational Special Educational Needs (SEN) school catering to pupils aged 2 to 19 with severe, profound, and complex learning difficulties. This includes children with physical disabilities, medical complexities, and autism.
They operate from a modern, fully accessible site equipped with specialist facilities, including sensory rooms and hydrotherapy spaces. The school focuses on a bespoke, multi-sensory curriculum delivered by a passionate team of educators, therapists, and support staff who work together to ensure every pupil feels safe, valued, and empowered.
Skills Required & Responsibilities
* Plan and deliver an engaging, multi-sensory curriculum tailored to the unique cognitive and physical needs of your pupils.
* Oversee and implement Education, Health and Care Plans (EHCPs), tracking small-step progress with accuracy and care.
* Lead and deploy a team of classroom teaching assistants effectively to ensure a safe and highly supportive learning environment.
* Partner closely with speech and language therapists, physiotherapists, and nursing staff to provide holistic care and education.
Mandatory Requirements
To be successful in this application, you must meet the following essential criteria:
* Qualified Teacher Status (QTS) or QTLS is mandatory.
* Proven experience teaching children with severe, profound, or complex learning needs within the UK.
* An enhanced DBS on the update service, or a willingness to undergo a new check via Randstad.
* Full eligibility to work in the UK (we are unable to offer visa sponsorship for this role).
Why Choose Randstad?
At Randstad, we match exceptional teachers with extraordinary schools. We understand the unique rewards and challenges of SEND education, and we are here to support you at every stage of your professional journey.
Benefits Include:
* Refer a Friend Scheme: Recommend a colleague to Randstad and earn £300 in Love2Shop vouchers once they complete their qualifying period!
* CPD Opportunities: Continuous access to free professional development courses, including safeguarding and specialist SEN training.
* Expert Guidance: A dedicated, regional SEN consultant offering tailored career advice and interview preparation.
* Hassle-Free Payroll: Competitive weekly pay processed directly via PAYE.
If you'd like to apply, please click apply now! If you'd like further info on the role, please call the SEN Team on or you can email for more details.