SEND Teacher (Maternity Cover) – Nuneaton

DATE POSTED

Subject

Special Education Needs

Job Branch & Location

Midlands - Nuneaton

Job Setting & Role

SEND & SEMH - Teacher
Supply
£168.8 - £232.57 PER DAY DEPENDENT UPON EXPERIENCE

About the role:

Justteachers is currently recruiting a compassionate and experienced SEND Teacher for a full-time maternity cover role at a specialist SEN school located just outside of Nuneaton. The cover is expected to last from October 2026 until July 2027.

This welcoming and well-resourced school supports children and young people with complex needs, including profound learning difficulties, physical disabilities, sensory impairments, and significant medical conditions. The school provides a nurturing, person-centred environment where every pupil receives tailored support to develop communication, independence, and life skills.

 

Key Responsibilities:

  • Plan and deliver highly differentiated, multi-sensory lessons that meet individual EHCP targets.
  • Work closely with teaching assistants, therapists, and medical staff to support pupils’ complex needs.
  • Create a safe, engaging, and inclusive classroom environment that supports learning and well-being.
  • Use a range of communication methods including PECS or Makaton.
  • Monitor and assess pupil progress, adapting strategies to meet changing needs.

Pre-requisites:

  • Qualified Teacher Status (QTS) or equivalent.
  • Experience teaching pupils with PMLD or in a complex needs/SEN setting is highly desirable.
  • A creative, flexible, and patient approach to meeting pupils’ wide-ranging needs.
  • Ability to lead a team of support staff effectively.
  • Two recent education-based references.

If you are interested in this role, please apply via the form below.

Job Reference: JT25ED157170

PLEASE APPLY BELOW, OR CALL US NOW ON 02476 463 555

Justteachers is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff to share this commitment. An enhanced DBS including a children’s barred list check and where applicable a vulnerable adults barred list check is required for all successful candidates.

To be considered for the role and the rates advertised, you must meet the minimum experience, training or qualifications stated and have the legal right to work in the UK. To be considered for a higher rate, in addition to meeting the minimum criteria, you must be able to demonstrate additional experience, training, and if applicable, qualifications. This role complies with AWR (2010) regulations protecting agency workers’ rights. Please note that this job expires after 90 days, you can though still apply to be considered for similar roles that we have available.

Justteachers is committed to promoting equal opportunities in employment. We believe that diversity and inclusion are integral to our success and are committed to ensuring our workforce reflects the diversity of the schools we support. We will ensure that our recruitment and selection processes are fair and conducted on the basis of merit, qualifications and abilities, against objective criteria. Policies ensure fair treatment, encourage diverse representation, support flexible working, and foster an inclusive environment free from harassment, with compliance often mandated by employment legislation. There shall be no discrimination against candidates because of age, disability, gender reassignment, marital or civil partner status, pregnancy or maternity, race, colour, nationality, ethnic or national origin, religion or belief, sex or sexual orientation.
If you require any adjustments or support during the application process, please let us know, and we will do our best to accommodate your needs.

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