Specialist SLD Teacher

Specialist SLD Teacher - Lichfield

Are you an experienced and enthusiastic teacher with a passion for supporting children with specific learning difficulties? Academics, a trusted education recruitment agency, is working alongside a fantastic specialist school in Lichfield to find a talented SLD Teacher who can make a meaningful difference in the lives of students with complex needs.

The Opportunity:

This exciting role involves teaching Key Stage 2 pupils who have a variety of specific learning difficulties (SLD), alongside additional needs such as sensory impairments, communication barriers, and physical challenges. The successful candidate will plan and deliver a dynamic and sensory-led curriculum that is tailored to meet each student's individual learning journey.

What you'll be doing:

• Deliver engaging, creative lessons that support academic, emotional, and developmental progress
• Design personalised learning plans based on each pupil's needs and EHCP targets
• Collaborate closely with support staff, therapists, and families to ensure a holistic approach
• Monitor and record student development and adapt teaching strategies accordingly
• Foster a calm, inclusive, and encouraging classroom environment
• Engage in professional development to continually enhance your practice

What we're looking for:

• Qualified Teacher Status (QTS)
• Previous experience working with children with SLD or PMLD (within schools or specialist settings)
• Strong interpersonal and team working skills
• A nurturing, patient, and flexible approach to teaching
• Confidence in supporting students with sensory processing needs, physical disabilities, or communication difficulties

Why Work with Academics?

• Competitive daily rates: £150 - £225 (depending on experience)
• Personal support from a dedicated SEN consultant
• Opportunities within specialist schools exclusive to Academics
• Friendly and honest recruitment service with real sector knowledge

Whether you're an experienced specialist teacher or exploring a new challenge within the SEN sector, we'd love to hear from you.

Apply now with your CV or get in touch for a confidential chat. If this particular role isn't quite right, we have many other SEN teaching opportunities across Lichfield and surrounding areas. Academics are an agency acting on behalf of organisations.