Working in
SEND Schools
Finding your perfect teaching or classroom support roles in SEND schools starts here.
What to expect in SEND schools:
Working in SEND isn’t just a job, it’s a chance to transform lives every single day.
SEND teachers and support staff help pupils with a wide range of needs, from autism and ADHD to speech and language difficulties. That could mean adapting lessons, using creative learning approaches, or providing dedicated one-to-one support.
Yes, it’s challenging, but it’s also one of the most rewarding paths in education.
Interested? Here are some of the roles you can explore:
- Specialist teaching roles: SEND teachers (including ASD, SEMH, PMLD, SLD, MLD), subject specialists with SEND experience and intervention teachers
- Classroom support roles: SEND teaching assistants, 1:1 support workers, behaviour mentors, learning mentors and HLTAs
- Specialist and additional roles: Inclusion staff, Thrive-trained educators, sensory support workers, SEMH and pastoral support, tutors and pupil-facing care staff
Latest SEND School Jobs
SEND schools across England are looking for passionate, patient, and creative people to join their teams.
Full-Time SEMH Intervention Support Assistant
Full-Time SEMH Intervention Support Assistant Are you confident supporting learners with social, emotional and mental health needs? We are recruiting a full-time SEMH Intervention Support Assistant. Responsibilities: • Provide targeted emotional and behavioural support • Support restorative conversations • Reinforce...
Morpeth
£89.38 - 108.00 per day + PAYE, Pay dependent upon skills and experience
Supply Teaching
SEMH Teaching Assistant
One of our partner schools in Gateshead are looking for an SEMH TA, to give you a proper feel for this SEMH Teaching Assistant role, so you can picture what day-to-day life looks like and walk in feeling confident and...
Gateshead
£110 - 130 per day
Supply Teaching
Autism & Structured Learning Assistant
Full-Time Autism & Structured Learning Assistant Do you thrive in structured, routine-based environments? We are recruiting a full-time Autism & Structured Learning Assistant. Responsibilities: • Support predictable routines and visual schedules • Promote communication and social interaction • Assist with...
Newcastle upon Tyne
£89.38 - 108.00 per day + PAYE, Pay dependent upon skills and experience
Supply Teaching
Behaviour Support Assistant
About the Role We’re recruiting a Behaviour Support Assistant for a specialized provision. Your main aim will be to provide practical, hands-on support to students who require assistance regulating their behaviour, managing emotional challenges, and accessing learning effectively. This role...
Middlesbrough
£90 - 120 per day
Supply Teaching
SEN/SEMH Teacher
About the role We are recruiting an SEN/SEMH Teacher catering to young people with Special Educational Needs and communication & interaction needs. If you are an enthusiastic educator looking to deliver high-quality, personalised teaching in a supportive environment, this is...
Middlesbrough
£120 - 180 per day
Supply Teaching
SEN LSA/TA
SEN LSA Looking for a role where you can make a real difference every single day? We are looking for an SEN LSA across KS1, KS2, KS3 and KS4 in a variety of settings – Primary Schools, Secondary Schools and...
Stockton-on-Tees
£90 - 110 per day
Supply Teaching
Mental Health Support Worker / Learning Mentor (SEN)
Are you looking for a role where you can genuinely make a difference to young people’s lives? Do you have experience supporting children or vulnerable individuals, or a personal interest in SEND and mental health? A specialist school in Southend,...
Southend-on-Sea
£89.47 - 100.00 per day
Permanent Teaching
SEND Learning Facilitator
We’re looking for a SEND Learning Facilitator who thrives on teamwork, celebrates success, and always keeps pupils at the heart of what they do. If you’re someone who brings a can-do attitude, respects individuality, and wants to work in a...
Shropshire
£89 - 95 per day
Supply Teaching
SEND Learning Facilitator
We’re looking for a SEND Learning Facilitator who thrives on teamwork, celebrates success, and always keeps pupils at the heart of what they do. If you’re someone who brings a can-do attitude, respects individuality, and wants to work in a...
Walsall
£89 - 95 per day
Supply Teaching
How to get into SEND teaching
If you’re already a qualified teacher, there are lots of ways to step into SEND teaching, including:
- National Award for SEN Coordination (NASENCO)
- Postgraduate diplomas/masters in Special Educational Needs
- Courses on autism, dyslexia, ADHD, speech and language needs.
A common first step is becoming a SEND teaching assistant, supporting learners individually or in small groups. You don’t need a degree, but these qualifications can help.
- NVQ Level 2 or 3 in Supporting Teaching and Learning
- CACHE Level 2 or 3 Certificate in Supporting Teaching and Learning in Schools
- BTEC Level 2 or 3 in Education and Training
No qualifications? Don’t panic. If you’re enthusiastic, empathetic, and willing to learn, many schools will support you while you train.
There’s no single path into SEND teaching, but here are some of the most common routes:
- Start as a teaching assistant to gain classroom experience.
- Train as a teacher through a PGCE or other teacher training programme.
- Take additional SEN-focused qualifications, like the National Award for SEN Coordination (NASENCO).
“Fantastic agency, they listen to where I wanted to be placed and worked with me to place me in a great school. Any concerns I had they were always there to listen.”
Renique M
Frequently asked questions about working in SEND
SEND stands for Special Educational Needs and Disabilities. It covers pupils who need extra support with learning, behaviour, or social and emotional development.
A SEND TA works closely with pupils who need additional help, either in small groups or one-to-one, making sure every child can take part in learning.
Patience, empathy, creativity, and flexibility. You don’t need to have all the answers, you just need to be willing to adapt and support pupils in the way that works best for them.
Teachers working in SEND schools may receive an additional SEND allowance on top of their usual pay. This can range from £2,539 to £5,009 per year (depending on role and responsibilities).
On average, SEND teaching assistants earn between £80–£100 per day (around £15,000–£21,000 a year full-time).
From supporting learning in class, to helping with communication, to celebrating those all-important milestones, a SEND TA plays a crucial role in creating an inclusive learning environment.
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