SEN Teacher

Multiple positions are available and hiring is ongoing to meet the wide variety of needs we support.

We are on a mission to transform the quality of education provided to young people with SEN (Special Education Needs) / SEND (Special Education Needs and Disabilities), as well as other needs such as SEMH (Social, Emotional and Mental Health). We are increasingly supporting children and young people with MLD (Moderate Learning Difficulties) and SLD (Severe Learning Difficulties).

We are looking for SEN / SEND tutors with a genuine passion for transforming the lives of disengaged, at-risk, and vulnerable learners in West Yorkshire.

At Targeted Provision, our mission is to raise the standard of educational support offered to vulnerable young people in the UK. You will be supported throughout every placement by our team of SEN / SEND Support Specialists.

This role is perfect for qualified SEN / SEND teachers who are eager to work via 1:1 tutoring with children and young people with a variety of learning needs, in a creative, flexible, holistic, and trauma-informed manner, to raise their engagement and improve their educational journey.

• Flexible part-time up to full-time hours to suit your schedule
• Occasional opportunities to take on remote jobs and online teaching assignments
• Extensive CPD and upskilling opportunities, including access to the full Tes CPD suite
• A dedicated SEN / SEND Support Team to ensure every placement is a success
• Access to our tutor community, where best practices, resources, and tips are shared
• A child-centred company committed to transforming support for vulnerable young people

• Providing Maths, English, or Science tuition to young people with SEND, SEMH, MLD, SLD, or other Additional Educational Needs
• Supporting young people referred by local authorities and schools in their educational and social-emotional journey
• Delivering flexible and holistic trauma-informed tutoring and mentoring

• Planning each session of teaching / tutoring / mentoring
• Providing engaging sessions that meet the needs of the young person
• Completing lesson reports and providing feedback on progress

• Professional Teaching Qualifications (Qualified Teacher Status / QTS / QTLS)
• Minimum 2 years teaching experience
• Experience working with young people with SEND, SEMH, MLD, SLD, and/or other Additional Educational Needs
• Understanding of safeguarding processes
• Enhanced DBS (we can assist with obtaining this)
• Two professional references
• You must be based in the UK with the right to work in the UK

It is a strict requirement that you work in a way that promotes the health, safety, and wellbeing of children and young people and follow safeguarding policies at all times.

• This position involves engaging with us as a Worker for short-term engagements
• You will work through a contract for service and will be paid via PAYE
• We do not offer any set amount of work nor expenses coverage
• Our insurance covers the work you do for us
• This is not a self-employed tutoring position

We look forward to receiving your CV, outlining your relevant skills and experience.

Due to the number of applications, we may not respond to every applicant. We aim to respond to successful applicants within two weeks.

We welcome candidates from all backgrounds. It is integral to our mission to engage tutors from diverse backgrounds to relate to the experiences of our students.

We take Safer Recruitment seriously. All candidates must pass through our strict processes to ensure suitability to work with children before being considered for work.

Interviews are being scheduled on a rolling basis.

Individuals with highly relevant experience from teaching backgrounds often have worked in the following roles:

• SENCo (Special Education Needs Coordinator)
• SLD / MLD Teacher
• Autism / ADHD Support Teacher
• Intervention Specialist
• Ex-Teacher

Other relevant roles from therapeutic and learning support backgrounds include:

• Learning Support Assistant (LSA)
• Educational Therapist
• Speech and Language Therapist
• Educational Psychologist
• Inclusion Coordinator

If you hold one of these roles, meet our requirements, and are considering a career change, please consider applying with us.