SEN Teacher - Specialist Provision in Sheffield, South Yorkshire

Location: Sheffield
Start Date: January 2027
Working Pattern: 4 days per week
Pay: £160-£240 per day

Tradewind Recruitment are currently seeking an experienced and resilient SEN Teacher to join a specialist education setting in Sheffield, starting January 2027.

The provision supports young people aged 11-19 with Autism Spectrum Conditions (ASC), communication and interaction difficulties and complex learning needs.

This is a challenging role and is not suited to someone looking to move from mainstream teaching without a genuine interest or understanding of complex SEN.

Many pupils are working significantly below age-related expectations, with some working below a Year 2 academic level despite being of secondary or post-16 age. Learning is highly personalised, and progress may be gradual, requiring patience, consistency and a willingness to adapt teaching approaches.

Some pupils require substantial support with communication, engagement, sensory needs and emotional regulation. You may also encounter periods of distress, dysregulation and behaviours that require a calm, confident and consistent response.

• Plan and deliver highly differentiated lessons tailored to pupils with complex SEN.

• Support young people with autism, communication difficulties and significant learning needs.

• Adapt teaching methods to suit different learning abilities, engagement levels and individual development.

• Build positive, trusting relationships with pupils, many of whom require significant encouragement and consistency.

• Support pupils with developing communication, independence and essential life skills alongside their academic learning.

• Work closely with teaching assistants and wider school staff to maintain a structured and supportive learning environment.

• Manage challenging situations professionally, using a patient, nurturing and trauma-informed approach.

We are looking for a teacher who:

• Holds QTS or an equivalent recognised teaching qualification.

• Has previous experience working within a specialist SEN setting.

• Has a strong understanding of autism, communication and interaction difficulties.

• Is confident supporting pupils with complex learning needs and significantly delayed academic development.

• Is resilient, patient and able to remain calm when faced with challenging situations.

• Can think on their feet and adapt lessons and expectations to meet individual needs.

• Understands that building relationships and developing basic communication and independence skills can be just as important as academic progress.

• £160-£240 per day, depending on relevant experience and suitability.

• The higher end of the pay scale will be reserved for candidates with strong, relevant experience working with pupils with complex SEN.

• 4 days per week.

• Starting January 2027.

If you are interested in this opportunity and feel you have the relevant experience, please send your up-to-date CV to:

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