Job Description
A welcoming and high-achieving Special Educational Needs school in Knowsley is seeking a dedicated and enthusiastic SEND Teacher to join their team from September. This is a full-time, long-term opportunity offering the chance to make a genuine difference in the lives of children with additional needs within a supportive and nurturing environment.
The school caters for pupils with Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) and Complex Learning Difficulties (CLD), and is looking for a compassionate and adaptable teacher who can deliver personalised learning tailored to individual needs.
The Role
1. Deliver engaging and differentiated lessons to small classes of 6–8 pupils
2. Support pupils with Social, Emotional and Mental Health (SEMH) needs, promoting both academic and personal development
3. Work closely with teaching assistants, therapists, and external professionals
4. Work within school hours of 8:30am–4:00pm, with timetabled teaching typically between 10:00am and 2:00pm
5. Help maintain a calm, structured, and positive learning environment
The Ideal Candidate
6. Holds Qualified Teacher Status (QTS) or equivalent
7. Has experience within SEND settings or a strong interest in specialist education
8. Is passionate about supporting children with additional needs
9. Demonstrates patience, resilience, and the ability to build rapport with vulnerable learners
What New Directions Education Ltd offers:
10. A dedicated and expert Account Manager
11. Regular and varied supply work
12. Competitive rates of pay
13. Potential long-term teaching roles
14. Full compliance with the Agency Workers Regulation (AWR)
15. A network of branches across the UK
16. Preferred supplier to more than 20 boroughs across the UK
17. Recommend-a-friend scheme
18. Respected reputation across the education and recruitment industry
We are fully committed to the protection of children and vulnerable adults. All applicants must undertake a full enhanced DBS check.
Please select Apply Now to enquire about this job vacancy with New Directions Education Ltd, Liverpool branch.
New Directions Education Ltd is acting as an Employment Business in relation to this vacancy.