SEN Teacher
Package Description
Special Educational Needs Teacher (QTS/QTLS)
Wakefield | £27,456–£43,014 per annum
Full Time (40 hours/week) – Term Time Only
Make Every Day Extraordinary at Park House School!
At Park House School, we celebrate individuality, making learning fun while building strong, positive relationships with our pupils. We are seeking a Special Educational Needs Teacher to join our dedicated team in Barnsley, where we cater to the diverse needs of our pupils with SEND. We pride ourselves on creating a safe, nurturing environment where every child can be themselves, feel valued, and achieve their personal best.
The Role
As a SEND Teacher, you will deliver high-quality, inclusive teaching to small groups and individuals. You will use trauma-informed and therapeutic approaches to support our pupils with complex needs and challenging behaviours. Collaboration with colleagues and families is key to ensuring each child’s needs are met and they achieve the best possible outcomes.
Key Responsibilities
Plan and deliver engaging, evidence-informed lessons tailored to individual pupil needs
Monitor pupil progress and adapt teaching strategies accordingly
Promote emotional, social, and academic development through trauma-informed methods
Maintain high expectations for behaviour and learning, in line with the school’s behaviour policy
Collaborate with teaching assistants and external professionals
Uphold safeguarding responsibilities, ensuring pupil safety and wellbeing
About You
Qualified Teacher Status (QTS) or Qualified Teacher Learning and Skills (QTLS)
Minimum of 2 years’ experience in a SEND setting or similar provision
Experience teaching pupils with complex needs and challenging behaviours
Knowledge of SEND, social-emotional learning, and safeguarding principles
Passionate about supporting vulnerable pupils and committed to ongoing professional development
Contract & Benefits
Salary: £27,456–£43,014 (dependent on experience and qualifications)
Term Time Only: 40 weeks per year (September–July), including 10 mandatory training days
Permanent, full-time contract
NEST enhanced pension scheme
Fully funded training and qualifications
Enhanced maternity and paternity pay
Life assurance and employee wellbeing benefits
Blue Light Card and staff discount schemes
Safeguarding & Equality
Keys Group is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. All roles are subject to enhanced DBS checks and reference verification.
We are proud to be an Equal Opportunities Employer and actively support veterans and service personnel through our Armed Forces Covenant, offering guaranteed interviews where military experience is evidenced.
School tours are warmly welcomed as part of the interview process.
KGE