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Special Needs Specialist
Job Posted: 9 hours ago
Salary: £ 125 - 145 / Day
Job Type: Temporary
Location: West Drayton, London
Expire in: a month
Job Description
We are seeking a dedicated Special Needs Specialist for a long-term temporary position, starting October 2025 and continuing on an ongoing basis. PRU experience is essential for this role.Join a school where pupils feel safe, respected, and supported to succeed. Strong relationships and responsive pastoral care help students manage emotions and behaviour, while a well-planned curriculum promotes academic achievement and personal growth. Pupils develop leadership and life skills through opportunities like student council, Duke of Edinburgh’s Award, and enriching trips—ensuring they are well-prepared for adulthood and future aspirations.
Duties as a Special Needs Specialist:
Provide tailored support to students with a range of special educational needs
Develop and implement individual education plans (IEPs) in collaboration with teaching staff and parents
Adapt learning materials and strategies to meet individual learning requirements
Support the emotional, social, and academic development of students
Work closely with the SENCO and external agencies to ensure the best outcomes for pupils
Maintain accurate records of student progress and interventions
Ideal Special Needs Specialist:
Relevant qualifications in Special Educational Needs or equivalent experience
Proven experience working within a PRU (Pupil Referral Unit)
Strong behaviour management and de-escalation skills
Excellent communication and teamwork abilities
Empathetic, patient, and resilient approach to supporting learners with complex needs
Commitment to inclusive education and professional development
Why Step Teachers? With a rich history spanning over two decades, our teacher recruitment agency proudly serves North London, East London, Hertfordshire, Norfolk, Suffolk, Cambridgeshire, Oxfordshire, Cornwall, Devon and Greater Manchester. We foster exclusive relationships with schools and academies in these regions. Our dedicated team, stationed in branches across Barnet, Havering, Norwich, Cambridge, Abingdon, and Plymouth, is committed to supporting and nurturing teachers. Explore rewarding opportunities with our trusted education recruitment services.
We are an approved Crown Commercial Service supplier, proud members of the Recruitment & Employment Confederation (REC), and REC Audited in Education, which means we have undergone rigorous external auditing to ensure we consistently meet the highest safeguarding and compliance standing in education recruitment.
Step Teachers is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. All candidates registering with Step Teachers are subject to safeguarding checks in line with the DfE’s statutory guidance Keeping Children Safe in Education, including reference checks and an Enhanced DBS check either registered on the Update Service or willingness to obtain one.
Your weekly pay is processed through PAYE – that means no self-employed or umbrella companies. Additionally, you gain access to a range of exclusive deals, including discounted high street shopping, travel offers, gym memberships, and more. Moreover, our pay portal offers comprehensive physical and emotional well-being services as standard, ensuring your overall wellness is taken care of.
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