Job Title: SEN Teacher
Location: Wakefield WF4
Salary: Upto £220 per day (Depending on experience)
Contract Type: : Day-to-Day / Long-Term, Part-Time / Full-Time
Start Date: January 2026
GSL Education are seeking a dedicated and compassionate SEN Teacher to join a supportive specialist setting in Wakefield (WF4). This is an excellent opportunity for a passionate educator who is committed to providing high-quality teaching and tailored support for pupils with a range of special educational needs.
As an SEN Teacher, you will work with small classes and individual learners, creating personalised learning plans that meet each pupil's developmental, emotional, and academic needs. You will play a key role in fostering a safe, structured, and inclusive learning environment where all pupils can thrive.
Key Responsibilities:
* Plan and deliver engaging, differentiated lessons for pupils with varying SEN needs.
* Develop and implement personalised education plans (IEPs).
* Work collaboratively with support staff, therapists, and external agencies.
* Use a range of strategies to support communication, behaviour, and emotional regulation.
* Assess pupil progress and adjust strategies to ensure continued development.
Requirements for SEN Teacher:
* Qualified Teacher Status (QTS) or equivalent.
* Experience working within SEN or specialist education settings.
* Strong understanding of SEND frameworks and inclusive teaching practices.
* Patience, resilience, and a nurturing approach to supporting pupil development.
* An enhanced DBS on the update service or willingness to apply through GSL Education.
Benefits of Joining GSL Education:
* Supportive specialist environment with well-developed SEN resources.
* Opportunities for CPD and training in SEN-specific approaches.
* Flexible working options (full-time or part-time).
* Dedicated consultant support throughout your placement.
Please be advised that this role requires a strong knowledge and understanding of safeguarding and child protection and that successful applicants must satisfy all background safer recruitment checks; including providing an enhanced DBS certificate registered on the update service, or completing an application for a new check.
As an ethical, inclusive and independent recruitment agency, GSL Education are committed to providing quality teaching and support staff in schools across the UK.
To apply for this SEN Teacher role in Wakefield, please click ‘apply now’ and upload your most recent CV or get in touch directly with Sam Scott at sam.scottgsleducation for more information.