Job Vacancy – Complex Needs Teacher
Employer: TeacherActive
Location: Liverpool
Salary: £130 – £220 per day (depending on experience)
Contract Type: Full-time, Long-term/Temporary
About the Role
TeacherActive is seeking experienced Complex Needs Teachers to work in a specialist Liverpool setting that supports pupils with Autism, moderate learning difficulties, social and communication needs, and a range of associated complex needs.
The school follows a holistic, highly personalised approach to education, offering pupils a balanced development pathway: academic learning, therapeutic input, and life-skills development. The environment is nurturing, structured, and supported by a strong multidisciplinary team.
Key Responsibilities
Deliver engaging, differentiated lessons across formal, semi-formal, and informal curriculum pathways.
Plan personalised learning based on EHCP outcomes and ongoing assessment.
Teach small groups and individual learners, promoting independence and functional skills.
Work collaboratively with Speech & Language Therapists, Occupational Therapists, Behaviour Support Specialists, and wider staff.
Embed therapeutic strategies and Positive Behaviour Support into daily teaching.
Support personal development, communication, employability skills, and preparation for adulthood.
Maintain accurate records, contribute to reviews, and communicate effectively with families and external agencies.
Person Specification
Qualified Teacher Status (QTS) or equivalent.
Strong experience working with a range of SEND, including ASC, MLD, SLCN, SEMH, and complex needs
Clear understanding of formal, semi-formal, and informal curriculum design.
Experience with personalised learning approaches, e.g. EQUALS, SCERTS, structured teaching, or bespoke curriculum models.
Ability to work effectively as part of a multidisciplinary team.
Excellent communication, resilience, and a positive, child-centred mindset.
Commitment to safeguarding, inclusion, and reflective practice.
Why Work Through TeacherActive?
Opportunity to join a highly respected Liverpool special school known for its exceptional practice in complex needs and autism education.
Supportive environment with low pupil-to-staff ratios and a strong inclusive ethos.
Professional development opportunities and exposure to therapy-led practice.
A chance to make a measurable difference to children and young people with complex and diverse needs.
How to Apply
If you are passionate about SEND and want to contribute to an outstanding provision in Liverpool, we would love to hear from you.
Email or call me today on (phone number removed) for an informal chat.
All applicants will be contacted to discuss suitability and then invited to register with TeacherActive.
Registration involves an enhanced DBS check, ID checks and will require you to supply good professional references. We pride ourselves on excellent service. We can provide a wide range of opportunities in schools and other educational institutions, with good rates of pay, at times to suit your needs.
Regular external audits have shown repeatedly that our standards are exceptional. We are passionate about finding the right staff for each environment.
TeacherActive is an equal opportunities employer, and operates as an Employment Business in providing temporary or contract job-seeking services