Job description
Job Title: Special Needs Teacher
Location: Scarborough, North Yorkshire
Contract: Full Time, Term Time Only
Start Date: September 2026 or sooner
Salary: £32,916 – £51,048 per annum*
Are you a dedicated and compassionate SEN Teacher looking for a rewarding long-term role supporting primary-aged pupils with additional needs?
GSL Education are searching for an enthusiastic SEN Teacher to work within a specialist educational setting in Scarborough, supporting children with a range of special educational needs including autism, communication difficulties, and social, emotional, and behavioural needs.
As an SEN Teacher, you will deliver engaging and personalised lessons, helping pupils build confidence, develop key skills, and achieve meaningful progress in a nurturing and structured environment.
About the school:
The school is a specialist provision supporting students with autism and a range of additional learning needs, including communication difficulties, sensory processing needs, and associated behavioural challenges
Special Needs Teacher Responsibilities:
- Plan and deliver creative, differentiated lessons tailored to individual learning needs
- Support pupils’ academic, social, and emotional development
- Create a positive, inclusive, and safe classroom environment
- Work closely with teaching assistants, SEN staff, and external professionals
- Use effective behaviour management strategies to support engagement and learning
- Monitor pupil progress and adapt teaching approaches where needed
- Encourage independence, confidence, and communication skills
Special Needs Teacher Requirements:
- Qualified Teacher Status (QTS) or equivalent teaching qualification
- Experience working with children with SEN, SEMH, or additional learning needs
- A patient, nurturing, and adaptable approach to teaching
- Strong classroom management and communication skills
- Ability to build positive relationships with pupils, staff, and families
- An up-to-date CV covering the last ten years (with any gaps explained)
- An enhanced DBS certificate registered on the update service, or willingness to apply
What GSL Education Offer:
- Competitive salary in line with MPS/UPS pay scales
- Ongoing support from experienced education consultants
- Long-term and permanent opportunities within specialist settings
- A welcoming and supportive school environment
- The opportunity to complete relevant SEN training (SEN Diploma) and development courses
If you are a Special Needs Teacher looking to make a positive impact in a specialist primary setting in Scarborough, apply today.
GSL Education is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. All applicants will be subject to safer recruitment checks including an enhanced DBS check registered to the update service (or willingness to apply for one), satisfactory references, and verification of qualifications and right to work in the UK.
To apply to work with GSL Education as a SEN Teacher in Scarborough, or to find out more, please contact Kerry Fowler at GSL Education and submit an up-to-date CV via the application link.