Supply Teacher – Special Educational Needs - Kirklees £170 - £240 per day depending on experience, training and qualifications (pay to scale from M1 to M6) Flexible start dates with immediate opportunities - full and part time Salary is dependent on experience, training or qualifications. The minimum experience, training or qualifications required for this position are QTS and experience of working with SEND learners within a mainstream Primary, Designated Provision or Special School setting. The Role This role involves planning and delivering engaging, differentiated lessons to pupils who may have experienced disruption in their education and present with a range of behavioural, emotional, and social needs. You will be responsible for creating a structured and consistent learning environment that supports both academic progress and emotional development. A key part of the role will be managing behaviour effectively, recognising triggers, and implementing de-escalation strategies to support pupils in regulating their emotions. You will need to adapt your teaching style to meet individual needs, often thinking on your feet and responding to challenging situations with a calm and measured approach. You will work closely with teaching assistants and pastoral staff to provide a holistic approach to support, acting as a positive role model and building strong, trusting relationships with pupils. Experience working with SEMH, trauma-informed practices, and behaviour support strategies is highly desirable. A patient, consistent, and resilient attitude is essential for success in this role. The School This specialist SEND provision, located within the Kirklees area, supports pupils with Autism Spectrum Disorder and a range of additional complex needs. The setting caters for children and young people across a wide age range and is well-regarded for its structured, nurturing approach. The school provides a highly supportive and inclusive environment, with a strong emphasis on communication, routine, and sensory-aware learning. Class sizes are small, allowing for a personalised approach where pupils receive tailored support to achieve their full potential. Staff work collaboratively within a multidisciplinary team, ensuring consistency in approach and high-quality support for all pupils. The setting places a strong focus on developing independence, confidence, and emotional regulation. The school is easily accessible via public transport and offers on-site parking. They are looking for a committed and adaptable teacher who can build positive relationships, think creatively, and provide a calm and engaging learning environment for pupils with ASD. Requirements To be considered for the Supply Teacher – Special Educational Needs position, you will: Be a qualified teacher Have demonstrable experience of supporting and achieving exceptional outcomes with SEND learners within a mainstream or Special Needs setting Have the ability to teach across the curriculum following a nurture model Have skills in use of some AAC such as PECs and Makaton Be an effective, motivated and driven staff member, with high standards and aspirations for your young people, delivering appropriate challenge A calm, positive professional in tune with all forms of communication – verbal and non-verbal Vision for Education is committed to safeguarding children, young people and vulnerable adults. We take our responsibilities extremely seriously. All staff we register will undertake thorough interviewing and referencing checks and hold, or be prepared to undergo, an Enhanced DBS check that must be registered on the Update Service. About Vision for Education Vision for Education is a market-leading education recruitment and supply agency committed to the learning and development of young people. With branches across the country, we are an employer of choice for high-quality primary, secondary and SEND teaching and support staff. What Vision for Education Offer As a valued employee of Vision for Education and as a Supply Teacher – Special Educational Needs, you will receive: · Excellent daily rates paid weekly by our in-house Payroll team using the Pay As You Earn (PAYE) system. · Guaranteed pay scheme (subject to availability and qualifying criteria). · Pension contributions (subject to a qualifying period). · Full compliance with AWR (Agency Workers’ Regulations), ensure you get the pay and working conditions you are entitled to. · FREE training to help with your professional development such as Team Teach training, online webinars and safeguarding and child protection updates. · Generous refer a friend or colleague bonus scheme. · Access to a dedicated team of consultants, who will provide ongoing support. The Edwin Group is voted a top UK-employer in The Sunday Times Best Places to Work 2025. Rated as 'Excellent' by our staff in all categories and recognised as having industry leading and world-class levels of employee engagement across the Group. How to Apply If you are a Special Educational Needs Teacher who can enthuse, motivate and engage students and would like the challenge of working in a specialist SEND environment with young people from 5-16 years, then we would love to hear from you. Apply today via this website, or for more information about this role and other opportunities across Vision for Education, please contact our Huddersfield SEND team. Visionteacher