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.
