Secondary SEND Teacher, Sefton

  • Location: Sefton
  • Duration: Long term placement
  • Salary: £34,069
  • Start date: 01/09/2026
  • Job Type: Temporary
  • Sector: Secondary Education
  • Posted:

Job Description

New Directions is seeking a passionate and dedicated Secondary SEND Teacher to join a welcoming and inclusive specialist school based in Sefton. This is a fantastic opportunity for an enthusiastic teacher who is committed to supporting young people with Special Educational Needs and Disabilities (SEND) and helping them achieve their full potential.

This is a long-term opportunity to work with students across Key Stages 3 and 4, delivering engaging and personalised lessons that meet a wide range of learning needs. Working alongside an experienced and supportive team, you will play a key role in creating a positive, nurturing environment where every student is encouraged to succeed both academically and personally. Inspire, Support, and Transform Lives.

The Role

  • Plan and deliver engaging, differentiated lessons tailored to the individual needs of students with SEND.
  • Work collaboratively with Teaching Assistants, the SENDCo, therapists, and external professionals to deliver personalised learning programmes.
  • Support pupils with individual PLMD needs, encouraging progress in both learning, wellbeing & behavioural needs.
  • Adapt teaching strategies to support pupils with a range of additional needs, including Autism (ASD), ADHD, Moderate Learning Difficulties (MLD), Social, Emotional and Mental Health (SEMH) needs, and communication difficulties.
  • Work closely with teaching assistants, therapists, and external professionals.

The Ideal Candidate

  • Holds Qualified Teacher Status (QTS) or an equivalent teaching qualification.
  • Has experience teaching secondary-aged pupils, ideally within a SEND or specialist setting.
  • Works effectively as part of a multidisciplinary team and contributes positively to the wider school community.

Requirements

  • References covering the last 5 years
  • Enhanced DBS registered on the Update Service, or willingness to obtain one

This is a rewarding opportunity for a teacher who is committed to helping every child reach their full potential in a supportive specialist setting

What New Directions Education Ltd offers:

  • A dedicated and expert Account Manager
  • Regular and varied supply work
  • Competitive rates of pay
  • Potential long-term roles
  • Full compliance with the Agency Workers Regulation (AWR)
  • A network of branches across the UK
  • One of the preferred suppliers to all 22 local authorities in Wales under the All Wales Framework Agreement
  • We are the major teaching supply agency for Welsh speaking teachers across Wales
  • Recommend-a-friend scheme
  • Respected reputation across the education and recruitment industry

New Directions Education Ltd is acting as an Employment Business in relation to this vacancy.

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