Supply SEN Primary Teacher
| Job Type | Permanent Part Time |
| Location | Huddersfield, West Yorkshire |
| Area | Huddersfield, United Kingdom |
| Sector | Special Education - SEN Teacher |
| Salary | £240 - £260 per day |
| Start Date | October 2026 |
| Advertiser | remoteapi |
| Job Ref | SupSENTeach1_1790172004 |
| Job Views | 9 |
- Description
Job Title: Supply SEN Primary Teacher
The Role:
A dedicated and adaptable Supply SEN Primary Teacher working with children aged 4-11 years who have physical, learning, sensory, communication or behavioural difficulties. You will deliver engaging and accessible lessons across special schools, alternative provisions and mainstream SEN units, adapting the primary curriculum to meet individual needs.
You will support pupils to develop their academic abilities alongside their communication, independence, emotional regulation, social and life skills, creating a safe, nurturing and inclusive learning environment.
Key Responsibilities:
- Lesson Planning & Delivery - Deliver engaging, creative and accessible lessons, adapting the primary curriculum and breaking down learning into small, manageable steps to suit individual abilities and learning styles.
- Individual Support Plans - Follow and contribute to EHCPs, IEPs and individualised support plans, ensuring teaching and support are tailored to each child's needs.
- Progress Tracking & Assessment - Assess pupil attainment, mark work and maintain accurate records of academic, social, emotional and personal development.
- Behaviour Support - Use positive behaviour management, de-escalation strategies and consistent boundaries to promote a calm, safe and supportive classroom environment.
- Emotional & Pastoral Support - Build trusting relationships with pupils, providing reassurance, encouragement and emotional support to help develop confidence, resilience and self-esteem.
- Communication Support - Support pupils with speech, language and communication needs using appropriate strategies and resources, including visual timetables, communication aids, PECS or Makaton where appropriate.
- Sensory & Regulation Support - Plan and deliver sensory-based activities, sensory circuits, regulation opportunities and Zones of Regulation strategies to support pupils' sensory and emotional needs.
- Strong Collaboration - Work closely with teaching assistants, SENCOs, parents, carers, therapists, psychologists and other professionals to provide consistent support.
- Adaptability - Quickly adapt to different school environments, routines and individual pupil needs while maintaining a consistent and professional approach.
Requirements:
- Ability to empathise with vulnerable children and patiently build positive relationships, trust and rapport.
- Emotional resilience with the ability to remain calm under pressure and maintain clear, consistent boundaries.
- Experience working with children with additional educational needs in an educational, care or specialist setting.
- Qualified Teacher Status (QTS) or an equivalent recognised teaching qualification.
- Enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check is mandatory. (We can help advise on this.)
- Good understanding of SEN, safeguarding and positive behaviour management.
- Experience supporting children with Autism, ADHD, complex needs, communication difficulties or sensory processing needs would be advantageous.
- Specialist training or qualifications such as Team Teach, Makaton, PECS, Autism or Safeguarding training would be advantageous.
- Ability to work flexibly across different primary schools and adapt quickly to new environments and routines.
Why Choose Veritas Education:
- Market leading Education Recruitment company covering the West Yorkshire area.
- Over 80 different CPD online training courses available to all our supply, long term and permanent staff members.
- A range of different work avenues across SEN, Primary, Secondary and Early Years.
- An experienced consultant available at all times to help with any queries, questions or support in your next career steps!
For further information, please contact
Hannah Gartshore - hgartshore@veritas-education.com
APPLICATION REQUIREMENTS FOR VERITAS EDUCATION
- All applications are subject to an Enhanced DBS Disclosure, professional reference checks, Overseas Police Clearances (if applicable) in line with our stringent safeguarding policy
- Your CV must cover the last 10 years of employment history where possible and all employment breaks must be explained
- You must have legal right to work in the UK
- You must be willing to attend a registration interview
Veritas Education work with a variety of schools covering a wide geographical area. We deal with teaching placements at Primary, Secondary and college level as well as support staff positions also within these.
Disclaimer
'Nothing within the above advert was in any way designed or intended to discriminate on the grounds of age, gender, race, colour, religion, disability or sexual orientation. Veritas Education is an Equal opportunities employer and is proud in the knowledge that all placements are made on merit and suitability. We accept applications from all sections of the community.'
