About the role
About the Role
Vision for Education are recruiting passionate and dedicated Teachers to support children and young people with complex needs in specialist settings across the Suffolk area.
This role is offered on a 0-hour contract, providing flexibility to suit your availability, with strong opportunities to progress into long-term and permanent positions.
This is a rewarding opportunity for a Teacher who is committed to making a meaningful difference in the lives of pupils with a range of additional needs, including ASC, SEMH, communication difficulties, and learning disabilities. Whether you are an experienced SEND Teacher or looking to transition into specialist education, we can support you in finding the right role.
As a Teacher supporting students with complex needs, you may:
1. Plan and deliver adapted, personalised lessons tailored to individual learning needs
2. Support pupils with a range of complex needs, ensuring access to a broad and balanced curriculum
3. Use a variety of specialist strategies and approaches (e.g. sensory learning, communication aids, structured routines)
4. Create a safe, nurturing, and inclusive learning environment
5. Work closely with teaching assistants, therapists, and support staff
6. Contribute to and follow EHCP targets and individual learning plans
7. Build positive, trusting relationships with pupils, families, and professionals
Assignments can range from short-term cover to long-term placements, with opportunities to move into permanent roles within specialist provisions.
Flexible Work to Suit You
We offer Teachers:
8. Day-to-day supply for flexibility
9. Short-term placements to gain experience in specialist settings
10. Long-term roles with full teaching responsibilities
11. Opportunities within SEND schools and alternative provisions
12. Pathways into permanent specialist education roles
You choose when and where you work, allowing you to maintain control of your schedule.
What We’re Looking For
To be considered for this role, you must:
13. Hold Qualified Teacher Status (QTS) or an equivalent recognised teaching qualification
14. Have a passion for supporting pupils with complex needs
15. Be patient, resilient, and adaptable in challenging yet rewarding environments
16. Have strong communication and behaviour support skills
17. Be confident working as part of a multi-disciplinary team
18. Hold an Enhanced DBS on the Update Service or be willing to obtain one
Experience in SEND or specialist settings is highly desirable, but not essential for candidates with the right attitude and willingness to learn.
What We Offer
19. Competitive daily rates, paid weekly via PAYE
20. Flexible working to suit your lifestyle
21. Access to a dedicated consultant with SEND expertise
22. FREE specialist training and professional development
23. Pension contributions (subject to qualifying period)
24. Refer-a-friend bonus scheme
25. Opportunities for long-term and permanent roles
Why Work With Us?
We work in partnership with a wide network of specialist schools and provisions across Suffolk, offering consistent work and career progression opportunities within SEND education.
Whether you are looking to build experience in specialist settings, transition into SEND, or continue your career supporting pupils with complex needs, we are here to support you.