Secondary SEND Teacher Specialist Subject Lead Local SEN Schools
Position: Full:Time or Part:Time, Flexible (Term Time Only)
Salary: GBP140 : GBP233 per day (Weekly Pay : dependent on experience)
Start Date: Immediate / Next Term
Are you a dedicated educator passionate about bridging the gap between education and independence? Join our specialist network as a Secondary SEND Teacher and empower young people to navigate the transition into adulthood.
Empowering Independence: Impact Beyond the Classroom
We are seeking Qualified Secondary Teachers (QTS/QTLS) or experienced Primary practitioners ready to transition into Specialist Secondary Provision. In this role, youll move beyond traditional academic benchmarks to focus on functional literacy, numeracy, and the Preparation for Adulthood framework.
* Curriculum Creativity: Step away from GCSE:heavy pressure and deliver a bespoke, life:skills:based curriculum that priorities social development and vocational exploration.
* Small Class Environments: Lead a specialised setting (typically 6:12 students) with high staff:to:pupil ratios, allowing for intensive pastoral support.
* Professional Growth: Develop expertise in EHCP management for adolescents, working alongside vocational coaches and transition specialists.
* Financial Benefits: Competitive daily rates of GBP140 : GBP233, paid every Friday via Randstad.
Your Role as a Secondary SEND Lead
As a Secondary SEND Teacher, you are a mentor, an educator, and a champion for your students future autonomy.
* Functional Learning: Deliver engaging lessons that translate academic concepts into real:world skills:budgeting, travel training, and workplace communication.
* Communication and Expression: Use total communication strategies (Makaton, PECS, or AAC) tailored to teenage learners to ensure their voices are heard during their transition years.
* Holistic Support: Collaborate with Occupational Therapists and Speech and Language specialists to integrate therapeutic targets into a secondary:appropriate timetable.
* Leadership: Manage a dedicated team of Learning Support Assistants, fostering a low:arousal and emotionally regulated environment for students with complex needs.
Essential Requirements
We are looking for resilient, empathetic teachers who can connect with teenagers and help them navigate their unique challenges. You are an ideal fit if you:
* Hold QTS/QTLS: You have Qualified Teacher Status and experience within a Secondary or specialist setting.
* Are a SEND Advocate: You have a genuine interest in or experience with Autism (ASC), PMLD, SLD, or SEMH, and a passion for helping young people reach their full potential.
* Are Adaptable: You can manage complex behaviours with a trauma:informed approach and pivot lessons to meet the emotional energy of the classroom.
* Are Committed: You hold an enhanced DBS on the update service (or are willing ) and are 100 dedicated to Safeguarding.
Apply Today
Ready to lead a classroom where the focus is on building a future, not just passing a test?
How : Click Apply Now to submit your CV to our dedicated Secondary SEND Team.
Contact Robbie Day directly at for an informal chat about our current long:term and daily SEND teaching vacancies.