Job Title: SEND Primary Teacher

Location: Wakefield, West Yorkshire

Contract Type: Full-time

Leader Education are recruiting a Primary specialist to work at a small SEND provision based in Wakefield. The ideal candidate will have QTS as well as experience in working with children aged 4-7 years old with complex needs and severe learning disabilities, especially ASC.

The school is open Monday-Friday 8:30am until 3:30pm and requires a Teacher to be with them on a long term basis until the end of the academic year.

The successful candidate will have:

• Qualified Teacher Status (QTS) or equivalent recognised teaching qualification.
• Experience working with children with complex SEND needs, particularly those with severe learning difficulties, preferably in a primary setting.
• Strong understanding of child development, SEND legislation, and evidence-based teaching strategies for children with additional needs.
• Excellent communication, interpersonal, and teamwork skills, with the ability to build positive relationships with children, parents, and colleagues.
• Resilience, patience, and empathy to support children facing significant challenges, coupled with a proactive and solution-focused approach.
• Commitment to promoting equality, diversity, and inclusion in all aspects of education and practice.

Leader Education can offer:

• Competitive pay rates
• Refer a friend or colleague bonus scheme: £100 per referral (terms apply)
• Free CPD including Team Teach
• A dedicated consultant to answer any queries and for ongoing support
• Potential permanent contract after a qualifying period

Interested candidates are invited to submit a comprehensive CV outlining their teaching experience, qualifications which are relevant to this role. Please email your CV or call us on 0333 577 5034.

Leader Education is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, all applicants must go through a thorough vetting procedure, including enhanced DBS and reference checks.

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