SEND Teacher – Bradford Location: Bradford, West Yorkshire
Salary: £140 – £210 per day (depending on experience and qualifications)
Contract Type: Temporary / Long-term
Start Date: Immediate / Ongoing
Agency: The Education Network
About the Role: The Education Network is seeking an enthusiastic and dedicated SEND Teacher to join a specialist provision in Bradford. This outstanding and inclusive school supports children and young people with a range of special educational needs, including Autism Spectrum Condition (ASC), Moderate to Severe Learning Difficulties (MLD/SLD), and Social, Emotional, and Mental Health (SEMH) needs.
As a SEND Teacher, you will be responsible for planning and delivering engaging, differentiated lessons that meet the individual needs of your pupils. You’ll work collaboratively with teaching assistants, therapists, and other professionals to provide a nurturing and supportive learning environment where every student can succeed academically, socially, and emotionally.
Key Responsibilities:

• Plan and deliver creative, tailored lessons aligned with pupils’ Education, Health and Care Plans (EHCPs).
• Differentiate teaching methods to accommodate a range of abilities, communication styles, and sensory needs.
• Foster a safe, positive, and inclusive classroom culture that promotes confidence and independence.
• Manage classroom behaviour effectively, using restorative and proactive strategies.
• Work closely with support staff and external professionals to ensure holistic support for each learner.
• Track and assess pupil progress, providing detailed feedback to parents, carers, and colleagues.
• Contribute to school-wide initiatives that enhance learning, wellbeing, and inclusion.

Requirements:

• Qualified Teacher Status (QTS / QTLS) or equivalent teaching qualification.
• Experience teaching pupils with SEND in a specialist or mainstream setting.
• Strong understanding of SEN strategies, differentiation, and communication methods such as PECS, Makaton, or TEACCH.
• Excellent behaviour management and interpersonal skills.
• A proactive, compassionate, and adaptable approach to supporting learners.
• Enhanced DBS on the Update Service (or willingness to apply).

Why Work with The Education Network?

• Competitive daily rates and weekly pay.
• Access to a wide range of SEND schools and provisions across West Yorkshire.
• Ongoing CPD and professional development opportunities.
• Dedicated, supportive education consultants who understand the sector.
• Opportunities for long-term placements and permanent roles.

The Education Network Offer:

Our specialist team have a combined experience of over 25 years and have unrivalled reputation within the education market, taking great pride in the extremely high service levels that we provide to both our schools and our candidates. Our service is honest and efficient and, in addition to our recruitment solution, we offer the opportunity for additional training and development for our candidates. You will also receive personalised career support from the team.

The opportunity to work in friendly, caring and supportive atmosphere where every child matters. Highly supportive, committed and hard working Consultants who will endeavor to find assignments suited to your needs.
An opportunity to extend your professional development as well as excellent rates of pay.

The Education Network is committed to safe guarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. Appointments will be subject to our stringent vetting procedures, including enhanced DBS checks and references.-
The Education Network is committed to Safer Recruitment and recruits to Compliance+ standards. Any appointment will be subject to an enhanced DBS check in addition to other safeguarding checks. The Education Network is an equal opportunities employer. The Education Network is acting as a recruitment agency in relation to this vacancy.
Due to the expected high-volume of applications we receive only short-listed candidates will be contacted within 3 days.