SEN Teacher – Wakefield
Location: Wakefield
Pay: £160 – £210 per day (DOE)
Contract: Full-Time | Long-Term | Temp-to-Perm Options
We are recruiting a passionate and resilient SEN Teacher to work within specialist SEN schools and alternative provisions across Wakefield, supporting pupils with SEMH, ASC, PMLD, and complex needs.
This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced SEN teacher or a mainstream teacher with a strong interest in inclusive practice.
Key Responsibilities:
• Deliver differentiated lessons to meet a range of SEN needs
• Support pupils with EHCPs and individual learning plans
• Create a safe, structured, and nurturing learning environment
• Manage behaviour using positive, trauma-informed approaches
• Work closely with support staff, SENCOs, and external agencies
• Track progress and contribute to reviews and reports
Ideal Candidate:
✅ QTS/QTLS or equivalent teaching qualification
✅ Experience working with SEN (SEMH / ASC / PMLD)
✅ Confident with behaviour support and emotional regulation
✅ Calm, adaptable, and resilient
✅ DBS on the Update Service or willingness to apply
Long-term and permanent opportunities available for the right candidate.
All applicants will require the appropriate qualifications and training for this role. Please see the FAQ’s on the Teaching Personnel website for details.
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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We offer all our registered candidates FREE child protection and prevent duty training. All candidates must undertake or have undertaken a valid enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check. Full assistance provided.
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