Job Description
SEN Teacher - Specialist Provision
Location: Sheffield
Start Date: January 2027
Working Pattern: 4 days per week
Pay: £160-£240 per day
The Role
Tradewind Recruitment are currently seeking an experienced and resilient SEN Teacher to join a specialist education setting in Sheffield, starting January 2027.
The provision supports young people aged 11-19 with Autism Spectrum Conditions (ASC), communication and interaction difficulties and complex learning needs.
This is a challenging role and is not suited to someone looking to move from mainstream teaching without a genuine interest or understanding of complex SEN.
Many pupils are working significantly below age-related expectations, with some working below a Year 2 academic level despite being of secondary or post-16 age. Learning is highly personalised, and progress may be gradual, requiring patience, consistency and a willingness to adapt teaching approaches.
Some pupils require substantial support with communication, engagement, sensory needs and emotional regulation. You may also encounter periods of distress, dysregulation and behaviours that require a calm, confident and consistent response.
The Responsibilities
Plan and deliver highly differentiated lessons tailored to pupils with complex SEN.
Support young people with autism, communication difficulties and significant learning needs.
Adapt teaching methods to suit different learning abilities, engagement levels and individual development.
Build positive, trusting relationships with pupils, many of whom require significant encouragement and consistency.
Support pupils with developing communication, independence and essential life skills alongside their academic learning.
Work closely with teaching assistants and wider school staff to maintain a structured and supportive learning environment.
Manage challenging situations professionally, using a patient, nurturing and trauma-informed approach.
The Ideal Candidate
We are looking for a teacher who:
Holds QTS or an equivalent recognised teaching qualification.
Has previous experience working within a specialist SEN setting.
Has a strong understanding of autism, communication and interaction difficulties.
Is confident supporting pupils with complex learning needs and significantly delayed academic development.
Is resilient, patient and able to remain calm when faced with challenging situations.
Can think on their feet and adapt lessons and expectations to meet individual needs.
Understands that building relationships and developing basic communication and independence skills can be just as important as academic progress.
Pay & Working Pattern
£160-£240 per day, depending on relevant experience and suitability.
The higher end of the pay scale will be reserved for candidates with strong, relevant experience working with pupils with complex SEN.
4 days per week.
Starting January 2027.
How to Apply
If you are interested in this opportunity and feel you have the relevant experience, please send your up-to-date CV to:
