SEN Teacher

Contract job recruited via Veritas (London, UK)
Job Reference SEN TEA_1793264403
Closing date November 28, 2026
Location Wakefield, United Kingdom
Status Contract
Contact Roscoe Price Moor
+64 273124286
rpricemoor@veritas-education.com

About this job

Job Role: SEN Teacher (Full-Time)

Location: Wakefield and Surrounding Areas Contract Type: Full-Time (long term)

About the Role

We are seeking a passionate and dedicated Qualified SEN Teacher to support children and young people aged 2-19 years across Wakefield and the surrounding areas. This is an exciting opportunity to make a meaningful difference in the lives of pupils with a range of special educational needs and disabilities (SEND).

The successful candidate will have a strong understanding of the National Curriculum and the ability to create engaging, inclusive learning environments where every pupil can thrive. You will be responsible for planning, delivering, and adapting learning to meet the diverse needs of learners while promoting their academic, social, and emotional development.

Key Responsibilities

  • Plan and deliver engaging, high-quality lessons in line with the National Curriculum.
  • Adapt teaching strategies to meet the individual needs of pupils with SEND.
  • Create a safe, inclusive, and nurturing learning environment that promotes achievement and wellbeing.
  • Assess, monitor, and record pupil progress, adapting teaching accordingly.
  • Work collaboratively with colleagues, parents, carers, and external professionals to support positive outcomes for pupils.
  • Encourage independence, confidence, and a love of learning among all students.
  • Maintain high standards of behaviour management and safeguarding practices.

    • About You

    To be successful in this role, you will:

  • Hold Qualified Teacher Status (QTS).
  • Have experience working with children and young people with SEND (desirable but not essential).
  • Demonstrate excellent classroom management skills and the ability to engage and motivate learners.
  • Be confident in planning, delivering, and adapting lessons across different key stages and abilities.
  • Possess excellent communication and interpersonal skills, enabling strong relationships with pupils, families, and colleagues.
  • Have a proactive, positive, and flexible approach to teaching and learning.
  • Be committed to supporting pupils to achieve their full potential.

    • Experience Supporting Learners:

    We welcome applications from teachers with knowledge or experience of supporting pupils with:

  • Autism
  • Asperger's Syndrome
  • Down Syndrome
  • Speech, Language and Communication Needs
  • Sensory Needs
  • Social, Emotional and Mental Health (SEMH) needs

    • If you are an enthusiastic and committed SEN Teacher looking to make a real difference, we would love to hear from you. Apply today and help shape brighter futures for young people across Wakefield and the surrounding areas.

    Why Choose Veritas Education?

  • Veritas Education are a well-established education recruitment company, working across the Leeds, Yorkshire and Northeast regions, working with a large number of different schools, settings and educational trusts.
  • We offer a number of CPD courses and training to our staff members, where they can access over 80 different courses free of charge, to help develop your sector knowledge and skill set!
  • A specialist consultant on hand to help support you through the registration process, bookings and your career steps!
  • Veritas Education can offer Team Teach Level 2 to all of their support staff and teachers.

    • For further information, please contact Mia Wheeler on 0113 403 2200 - mwheeler@veritas-education.com

    APPLICATION REQUIREMENTS FOR VERITAS EDUCATION

  • All applications are subject to an Enhanced DBS Disclosure, professional reference checks, Overseas Police Clearances (if applicable) in line with our stringent safeguarding policy
  • Your CV must cover the last 10 years of employment history where possible and all employment breaks must be explained
  • You must have legal right to work in the UK
  • You must be willing to attend a registration interview

    • Veritas Education work with a variety of schools covering a wide geographical area. We deal with teaching placements at Primary, Secondary and college level as well as support staff positions also within these.

    Disclaimer

    'Nothing within the above advert was in any way designed or intended to discriminate on the grounds of age, gender, race, colour, religion, disability or sexual orientation. Veritas Education is an Equal opportunities employer and is proud in the knowledge that all placements are made on merit and suitability. We accept applications from all sections of the community.'

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