SEND Teacher

Job Description: SEND Teacher (Specialist School)

Location: Specialist School, Sheffield
Contract: Full-time / Permanent (or Fixed Term, if applicable)
Salary: MPS / UPS + SEN Allowance (dependent on experience)

Role Purpose

The SEND Teacher will plan, deliver, and assess high-quality teaching and learning for pupils with a range of special educational needs and disabilities. The role requires experience of working in specialist school settings, with a strong commitment to inclusive practice, personalised learning, and positive outcomes for all pupils.

Key Responsibilities

Teaching & Learning

• Plan and deliver engaging, differentiated lessons tailored to pupils with complex SEND

• Create a structured, supportive, and nurturing learning environment

• Adapt teaching strategies to meet a range of learning styles and needs

• Use assessment to monitor progress and inform next steps

• Promote independence, communication, and life skills alongside academic learning

SEND & EHCP Support

• Contribute to the development, implementation, and review of EHCPs

• Set, monitor, and review personalised learning targets

• Write clear and accurate reports for annual reviews and multi-agency meetings

• Work closely with families, carers, and external professionals

Behaviour & Wellbeing

• Implement positive behaviour support and emotional regulation strategies

• Support pupils’ social, emotional, and mental health needs

• Maintain high expectations while promoting pupils’ dignity and wellbeing

Teamwork & Leadership

• Work collaboratively with Teaching Assistants and support staff

• Provide guidance and support to TAs to ensure effective classroom practice

• Contribute to whole-school development and specialist provision

• Engage in ongoing professional development and reflective practice

Person Specification

Essential

• Qualified Teacher Status (QTS)

• Experience teaching pupils with SE

• Strong understanding of a range of SEND (e.g. Autism, ADHD, SEMH, MLD, SLD, PMLD)

• Knowledge of EHCP processes and personalised learning

• Excellent classroom management and communication skills

• Commitment to safeguarding and inclusive education

Desirable

• Additional SEND qualifications or specialist training

• Experience working with alternative or adapted curricula

• Experience of working as part of a multi-disciplinary team

• Team Teach or positive behaviour support training desireable 

What We Offer

• A supportive and inclusive specialist school environment

• Opportunities for professional development and career progression

• A collaborative and experienced staff team

• The opportunity to make a meaningful difference to pupils’ lives

Safeguarding

This post is subject to an enhanced DBS check and satisfactory references. We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people.