SEN Teacher

SEN Teacher – Wolverhampton

Are you passionate about making a difference in the lives of children and young people with additional needs? Join specialist education settings across Wolverhampton as a dedicated SEN Teacher and help provide truly personalised learning experiences that enable every pupil to achieve their potential.

What's in it for you?

• Competitive daily pay of £140 – £253
• Choice of PAYE or Umbrella payment options
• Flexible working: full-time, part-time, and day-to-day opportunities available
• Work in specialist SEND education environments
• Benefit from smaller class sizes with additional Teaching Assistant support
• Deliver highly personalised and creative learning experiences
• Long-term and flexible assignments to suit your lifestyle

The Role

As an SEN Teacher, you will work collaboratively with Teaching Assistants and other professionals to create a supportive, structured, and inclusive learning environment. Your focus will be on adapting teaching around each pupil’s strengths, learning needs, and EHCP outcomes, ensuring meaningful progress for all.

Responsibilities

• Plan and deliver engaging, differentiated lessons for pupils with a range of needs including Autism, communication difficulties, sensory processing needs, and learning disabilities
• Adapt teaching methods and resources to suit individual starting points and needs
• Support pupils to achieve their personal EHCP targets
• Create a calm, inclusive classroom atmosphere
• Monitor, assess, and record pupil progress
• Promote pupils’ communication, confidence, and independence
• Work effectively with other education professionals and families
• Maintain high standards of safeguarding and pupil welfare

Skills and Experience

• Qualified Teacher Status (QTS) is essential
• At least 6 months’ UK classroom teaching experience needed
• Previous SEND experience highly desirable
• Experience supporting pupils with Autism, sensory needs, or communication difficulties would be beneficial
• Understanding of EHCPs and personalised learning outcomes
• Ability to adapt teaching for a wide range of needs
• Strong classroom and behaviour management skills
• Patient, resilient, and adaptable approach to teaching
• Enhanced Child DBS on the Update Service, or willingness to obtain one
• Ability to provide suitable references covering your most recent 24 months

Location and Package

• Based in Wolverhampton
• Temporary contract, starting October 2026
• Flexible hours available

If you are an enthusiastic SEN Teacher who believes in celebrating every pupil’s progress and enjoys finding creative ways to help children and young people achieve their best, this is an ideal opportunity. Applications are welcomed from Primary or Secondary Teachers with relevant experience looking to develop a career in specialist education.

Take the next step in your teaching career by joining a dedicated team and making a lasting impact in Wolverhampton. Suitable candidates are encouraged to apply. </p

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