Specialist SLD Teacher - Lichfield
Are you an experienced and enthusiastic teacher with a passion for supporting children with specific learning difficulties? Academics, a trusted education recruitment agency, is working alongside a fantastic specialist school in Lichfield to find a talented SLD Teacher who can make a meaningful difference in the lives of students with complex needs.
The Opportunity:
This exciting role involves teaching Key Stage 2 pupils who have a variety of specific learning difficulties (SLD), alongside additional needs such as sensory impairments, communication barriers, and physical challenges. The successful candidate will plan and deliver a dynamic and sensory-led curriculum that is tailored to meet each student's individual learning journey.
What you'll be doing:
Deliver engaging, creative lessons that support academic, emotional, and developmental progress
Design personalised learning plans based on each pupil's needs and EHCP targets
Collaborate closely with support staff, therapists, and families to ensure a holistic approach
Monitor and record student development and adapt teaching strategies accordingly
Foster a calm, inclusive, and encouraging classroom environment
Engage in professional development to continually enhance your practiceWhat we're looking for:
Qualified Teacher Status (QTS)
Previous experience working with children with SLD or PMLD (within schools or specialist settings)
Strong interpersonal and team working skills
A nurturing, patient, and flexible approach to teaching
Confidence in supporting students with sensory processing needs, physical disabilities, or communication difficultiesWhy Work with Academics?
Competitive daily rates: £150 - £225 (depending on experience)
Personal support from a dedicated SEN consultant
Opportunities within specialist schools exclusive to Academics
Friendly and honest recruitment service with real sector knowledgeWhether you're an experienced specialist teacher or exploring a new challenge within the SEN sector, we'd love to hear from you.
Apply now with your CV or get in touch for a confidential chat. If this particular role isn't quite right, we have many other SEN teaching opportunities across Lichfield and surrounding areas. Academics are an agency acting on behalf of organisations