Job description
Job Title: SEN Teacher
Location: Sheffield
Salary: £150-£230 per day (Depending on experience)
Start Date: Immediate
Contract Type: Day-to-Day/Long-Term; Full-Time/Part-Time
Are You a Passionate Special Education Needs (SEN) Teacher Ready to Make a Difference?
GSL Education are seeking a dedicated and compassionate SEN Teacher to join a supportive school in Sheffield. This position is perfect for a teacher who is enthusiastic about dealing with children who have complex emotional and behavioural issues and require additional assistance to succeed in their learning journey.
As a SEN Teacher, you will be part of a skilled team providing tailored teaching to students with SEMH needs and may also support those with co-occurring SEND, such as Autism (ASC), ADHD, or speech and language difficulties. Your role will focus on creating a safe, structured, and engaging environment that encourages personal growth and academic progress.
Key Responsibilities of a Special Educational Needs (SEN) Teacher:
- Plan and deliver differentiated lessons that meet the individual needs of students with SEND associated such as SEMH, ASD, ADHD and other learning difficulties.
- Create a nurturing and inclusive classroom where all learners feel safe, respected, and supported.
- Use positive behaviour support strategies to help students regulate their emotions and improve engagement.
- Monitor and assess student progress, adapting teaching approaches as needed in line with EHCP (Education, Health and Care Plan) targets.
- Work closely with support staff, the SENCO, and outside professionals to provide coordinated support.
- Build strong, trusting relationships with students, helping them build confidence and resilience.
Candidate Requirements:
- Qualified Teacher Status (QTS) or equivalent teaching qualification such as QTLS, PGCE etc.
- Experience working in a SEN, or alternative provision setting as a SEN Teacher is highly desirable.
- A strong understanding of trauma-informed practice, emotion coaching, and positive behaviour management.
- Ability to adapt teaching strategies to meet a range of needs, including Autism, ADHD, and speech and language challenges.
- Excellent teamwork and communication skills.
- Enhanced DBS on the Update Service or willingness to apply through GSL Education.
If you are an empathetic and committed SEN Teacher ready to make a difference in Sheffield, we welcome your application.
Please be advised that this role requires a strong knowledge and understanding of safeguarding and child protection and that successful applicants must satisfy all background safer recruitment checks; including providing an enhanced DBS certificate registered on the update service, or completing an application for a new check.
As an ethical, inclusive and independent recruitment agency, GSL Education are committed to providing quality teaching and support staff in schools across the UK.
For more information or to register your interest in the SEN Teacher role, or to be considered, please click ‘apply now’ to submit your full and up-to-date CV, and one of our dedicated consultants will be in touch.