SEN Teacher - Maternity Cover

SEN Teacher – Maternity Cover
Location: Leeds
Start Date: Mid-May
Pay: £170 – £220 per day (dependent on experience)

We are currently seeking a dedicated and experienced SEN Teacher to join a specialist setting on a maternity cover basis starting mid-May. This is a full-time role, offering a fantastic opportunity to make a meaningful impact supporting pupils with complex and multiple learning needs.

The school provides a supportive and inclusive environment, working with students who require highly personalised approaches to learning, including those with profound and multiple learning difficulties (PMLD), autism, and associated needs.

The Role:

• Plan and deliver tailored, engaging lessons to meet individual learning needs
• Support pupils with complex and multiple learning difficulties
• Work collaboratively with support staff, therapists, and senior leadership
• Create a safe, structured, and nurturing learning environment
• Monitor and track pupil progress, adapting approaches where needed

The Ideal Candidate:

• Qualified Teacher Status (QTS) or equivalent
• Experience working with students with complex and multiple learning needs
• Strong understanding of SEN, including PMLD, ASC, and communication needs
• Patient, adaptable, and resilient approach
• Confident managing behaviours and supporting emotional regulation

What We Offer:

• Competitive daily rate (£170–£220 depending on experience)
• Supportive school environment with experienced staff team
• Opportunity to make a real difference in pupils’ lives
• Potential for the role to be extended

If you are passionate about SEN education and looking for a rewarding teaching role, we would love to hear from you.

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All pay rates quoted will be inclusive of 12.07% statutory holiday pay. This advert is for a temporary position. In some cases, the option to make this role permanent may become available at a later date.
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