Job Description

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 with Keys Group!


At

Denby Grange School

, we offer an inspiring environment for students with SEND, supporting their academic and personal growth. We are looking for a passionate

Special Educational Needs Teacher

to join our dynamic team and help shape the future of our pupils.



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