Special Needs Teacher
Advertised by TeacherActive
- Location
- Leicester
- Salary
- £180 - £220 a day
- Job type
- Contract
- Sector
- Education
- Posted
- 5 October 2026
Job description
Secondary SEN English TeacherLeicester | £180–£220 per day | Full-Time / Flexible Opportunities
Are you an English specialist with experience supporting pupils with additional needs?
TeacherActive is working with specialist schools and alternative provisions in Leicester who are looking for confident and adaptable Secondary SEN English Teachers. This is a great opportunity for someone who can combine strong subject knowledge with a calm, patient and flexible approach.
You’ll be working with secondary-aged pupils who may have needs including ASD, ADHD, SEMH, MLD or other additional learning needs, with some students working below age-related expectations.
The role may include:- Teaching English across KS3 and KS4
- Delivering Functional Skills and Entry Level English where required
- Adapting lessons to individual learning needs
- Supporting pupils with SEND and behavioural needs
- Developing reading, writing, speaking and listening skills
- Creating a calm, structured and engaging classroom environment
- Tracking progress and providing clear feedback
- Working closely with Teaching Assistants and wider support teams
- Using creative approaches to re-engage pupils with learning
- QTS or a recognised teaching qualification
- Strong English subject knowledge
- Experience teaching secondary-aged pupils
- SEN, SEMH or alternative provision experience desirable
- Confident behaviour management
- A patient, resilient and adaptable approach
- Ability to differentiate work for a wide range of abilities
- £180–£220 per day
- Full-time, part-time and long-term opportunities
- Weekly PAYE pay
- A dedicated consultant
- Access to specialist SEND roles across Leicester
- Opportunities for long-term and permanent placements
If you’re an English specialist who enjoys helping pupils build confidence in literacy and re-engage with education, apply today.
About TeacherActive
TeacherActive is one of the UK’s leading education recruitment agencies, with over 20 years of experience supporting schools and education professionals. We place teachers and support staff into a wide range of temporary, contract and permanent roles, helping candidates find rewarding opportunities that suit their experience, availability and career goals. We pride ourselves on providing an excellent service to both our schools and candidates.
Equal Opportunities Statement
TeacherActive is an equal opportunities employer and operates as an Employment Business and Employment Agency in providing temporary, contract and permanent job seeking services.
Safeguarding and DBS Compliance
Registration may involve an enhanced DBS check, ID checks and the supply of good professional references, depending on the role. We are committed to safeguarding and compliance across all placements.
Regular external audits have shown repeatedly that our standards are exceptional. We are passionate about finding the right staff for each education environment.
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