SEND Support & Teaching Jobs

Explore Exciting Opportunities in SEND Support & Teaching with Absolute Teaching

At Absolute Teaching, we offer a diverse range of opportunities in SEND support and teaching roles, and we value specialists who have a strong grasp of subject knowledge. While our ideal candidates come with prior 1-to-1 experience or a background in SEND support within alternative provision settings, we also encourage individuals with transferable skills from various backgrounds who may be considering a fulfilling career change. This includes individuals with experience as:

• Family Support workers
• Rehabilitation support workers
• Residential children’s care workers
• Healthcare assistants
• Carers of children with SEND
• Foster parents
• Therapists

To succeed in a SEND Support or Teaching role at Absolute Teaching, you should possess:

• A genuine interest in working with children with Special Educational Needs.
• A deep passion for helping schools narrow the attainment gap and actively contribute to students' learning journeys.
• A flexible and nurturing nature, dedicated to providing the vital support each child or young person needs to thrive.
• The ability to understand the behavior and needs of children, helping them progress effectively.

In your SEND Support role, you may find yourself involved in key development areas such as:

• Creating educational plans tailored to the National Curriculum or Special Educational Needs Curriculum, including ASDAN and P Scales/Levels.
• Fostering conceptual development and communication skills.
• Supporting students with pre-reading, reading, pre-math, and math skills.
• Enhancing scientific understanding, encouraging curiosity and inquiry.
• Nurturing social and emotional development.
• Assisting with physical development and orientation.
• Cultivating creative and critical thinking.

At Absolute Teaching, the roles we typically recruit for within SEND Schools encompass a variety of positions, including but not limited to:

• SEND Support roles
• Teaching Assistants (TAs) / Learning Support Assistants (LSAs)
• Session Workers
• Therapists
• Pastoral Workers
• Education Support Workers
• Instructors
• Higher-Level Teaching Assistants (HLTAs)
• Teachers

A role in Special Education Needs at a school holds the potential to make a profound impact on a student's educational journey. You'll have the opportunity to contribute to a more inclusive education for all and positively influence the lives of the students you work with.

At Absolute Teaching, we believe that every pupil matters, and we're committed to ensuring that every child has access to a fully inclusive education. That's why we actively invite individuals with any SEND experience to register with us below.

To explore nationwide SEND job opportunities and take the next step in your career, simply complete the form on the right side of this page. Our dedicated consultants will be in touch, ready to assist you on your journey.