Secondary Send Teacher

Secondary SEND Teacher | Specialist Subject Lead | Local SEN Schools Position: Full-Time or Part-Time, Flexible (Term Time Only) Salary: £140 - £233 per day (Weekly Pay - dependent on experience) Start Date: Immediate / Next Term Are you a dedicated educator passionate about bridging the gap between education and independence? Join our specialist network as a Secondary SEND Teacher and empower young people to navigate the transition into adulthood. Empowering Independence: Impact Beyond the Classroom We are seeking Qualified Secondary Teachers (QTS/QTLS) or experienced Primary practitioners ready to transition into Specialist Secondary Provision. In this role, you'll move beyond traditional academic benchmarks to focus on functional literacy, numeracy, and the "Preparation for Adulthood" framework. Curriculum Creativity: Step away from GCSE-heavy pressure and deliver a bespoke, life-skills-based curriculum that priorities social development and vocational exploration. Small Class Environments: Lead a specialised setting (typically 6-12 students) with high staff-to-pupil ratios, allowing for intensive pastoral support. Professional Growth: Develop expertise in EHCP management for adolescents, working alongside vocational coaches and transition specialists. Financial Benefits: Competitive daily rates of £140 - £233, paid every Friday via Randstad. Your Role as a Secondary SEND Lead As a Secondary SEND Teacher, you are a mentor, an educator, and a champion for your students' future autonomy. Functional Learning: Deliver engaging lessons that translate academic concepts into real-world skills-budgeting, travel training, and workplace communication. Communication & Expression: Use total communication strategies (Makaton, PECS, or AAC) tailored to teenage learners to ensure their voices are heard during their transition years. Holistic Support: Collaborate with Occupational Therapists and Speech and Language specialists to integrate therapeutic targets into a secondary-appropriate timetable. Leadership: Manage a dedicated team of Learning Support Assistants, fostering a "low-arousal" and emotionally regulated environment for students with complex needs.