Job Description

Are you a dedicated and experienced SEN Teacher with a passion for supporting children with complex and multiple learning difficulties?

We are working with a specialist school in [Insert Area] that supports pupils with a range of severe and complex needs, including:

  • Physical disabilities

  • Medical and personal care needs

  • Speech, language and communication difficulties

  • Sensory processing disorders

  • Non-verbal communication, including PECS, Makaton, and other AAC systems

We are looking for a qualified teacher who is confident, creative, and resilient - someone who can deliver engaging, adapted lessons while meeting pupils' holistic needs in a nurturing and inclusive environment.

The Role Includes:

  • Planning and delivering highly differentiated lessons tailored to individual EHCPs

  • Supporting pupils with profound and complex needs, in both academic and personal development

  • Working closely with multi-disciplinary teams (SALT, OT, physio, care staff)

  • Using alternative communication methods (PECS, Makaton, switches, eye gaze etc.)

  • Creating a safe, engaging, and sensory-friendly learning environment

  • Leading and working alongside a team of experienced SEN support staff

Ideal Candidate Will Have:

  • Qualified Teacher Status (QTS or QTLS)

  • Experience teaching in a special school, resource base, or alternative provision

  • Knowledge of supporting pupils with physical disabilities, including familiarity with manual handling and hoist procedures

  • Experience delivering or supporting personal care routines

  • Understanding of communication systems like PECS, Makaton, or AAC devices

  • A nurturing, adaptable teaching style with strong behaviour management skills

  • Enhanced DBS on the update service (or willingness to apply)

What We Offer:

  • Competitive rates paid weekly

  • Full support from an experienced SEN consultant

  • Access to specialist CPD including Team Teach, communication training, and sensory strategies

  • Long-term or permanent career opportunities in specialist settings

  • A genuinely rewarding teaching role where you can make a lasting impact

If you're ready to teach in a setting where every lesson is meaningful and every pupil is valued, we'd love to hear from you.

📩 Apply today or contact Joanne on 0161 674 0138 / joanne.nelthorpe@twrecruitment.com for more details.