SEN Teacher (Informal Teaching & Learning Group)
Location: South Leeds area
Contract Type: Full-time, Long-term temporary
Start Date: September 2026
Are you a highly resilient and imaginative SEN Teacher who excels at building deeply personalised learning journeys? Do you have a passion for using multi-sensory exploration and Intensive Interaction to engage children with complex communication needs? Are you looking for a meaningful, full-time role starting this upcoming academic year that allows you to champion small, profound victories every day?
If so, Randstad Education wants to hear from you. We are currently recruiting an inspirational SEN Teacher to lead an Informal Teaching and Learning Group (TLG). Based within a highly respected specialist inclusive learning setting in South Leeds, this full-time role is a long-term temporary position starting in September 2026.
About the School
They are an outstanding, forward-thinking specialist provision dedicated to providing high-quality, inclusive education for learners with a wide range of complex learning difficulties, autism, and severe communication needs. They pride themselves on delivering a fully customisable curriculum entirely driven by each child's Education, Health and Care Plan (EHCP) outcomes. The team there is collaborative, supportive, and completely focused on ensuring that every pupil feels safe, respected, and empowered to grow at their own pace.
About the Role
In this specialised role, you will take lead of an Informal Teaching and Learning Group (TLG). Rather than traditional subject-specific tracking, your classroom will focus on communication, independence, physical development, and sensory processing. You will facilitate learning through play, exploration, and highly responsive interactions. Managing a dedicated team of Learning Support Assistants, you will deliver custom interventions such as Attention Autism, sensory stories, and sensory circuits to bring learning to life.
Skills Required
Proven ability to plan and deliver sensory-rich, non-subject-specific learning tailored strictly to EHCP targets.
Expertise in using responsive, child-led communication techniques to connect with non-verbal or pre-verbal learners.
Experience utilising structured strategies like Attention Autism, sensory massage, and sensory processing routines.
Strong skills in directing, guiding, and collaborating with classroom support assistants to maintain a cohesive environment.
Essential Requirements
Qualified Teacher Status (QTS) or an equivalent UK-recognised teaching qualification (ECTs with strong SEN placement experience are welcome).
Previous experience teaching pupils with complex special educational needs (SEN) within the UK.
Full eligibility to work in the UK (please note, visa sponsorship is not available).
An enhanced DBS check registered on the Update Service, or a willingness to undergo a new check via Randstad.
Why Choose Randstad?
When you partner with Randstad Education, you are supported by a global recruitment leader with a deeply personal, local approach. Benefits include:
Earn £300 in Love2shop vouchers for every person you successfully refer to us (T&Cs apply).
Free access to professional development courses, including Team Teach training.
How to Apply & Contact Info
If you have the creativity, resilience, and patience required to lead this wonderful Informal TLG classroom, we would love to hear from you.
Please apply directly to this role if interested, or contact the SEN team for further details:
Email: kirsty.booth@randstad.co.uk
Call: 0113 246 2500
