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Specialist SEN Teacher – RCT (Rhondda Cynon Taf)
Confident, compassionate, and resilient teachers needed to support pupils with complex needs and challenging behaviour.
Are you a qualified teacher with experience (or a strong interest) in Special Educational Needs (SEN)? Do you have the skills and mindset to manage extremely challenging behaviour and support pupils with additional learning needs (ALN)?
Teaching Personnel is working with a range of specialist provisions, PRUs (Pupil Referral Units), and mainstream schools across RCT looking for skilled teachers to make a difference in high-need settings.
About the Role:
You will work with pupils who present with a range of complex needs, including:
SEMH (Social, Emotional & Mental Health)
ASD
ADHD
Speech, language and communication difficulties
Behavioural challenges and trauma-related behaviours
This is a highly rewarding role, ideal for teachers who are:
Calm under pressure
Able to set firm but fair boundaries
Passionate about inclusion and personalised learning
Strong communicators with excellent behaviour management strategies
What We Offer:
Start Date: Immediate and ongoing roles
Pay: From £166 per day (higher for experienced SEN specialists)
Work Type: Day-to-day, short-term, long-term and temp-to-perm opportunities
Location: Across RCT – from Treorchy to Pontypridd, Aberdare to Llantrisant
Supportive Consultant: Dedicated SEN specialist to guide your placements
Training Access: CPD in Team Teach, Safeguarding, Autism Awareness, ALN Framework
Requirements:
QTS (Qualified Teacher Status) – Primary or Secondary
Experience working in SEN settings or with pupils with high behavioural needs
Resilience, adaptability, and a proactive approach to managing classroom dynamics
A passion for inclusive education and a commitment to pupil wellbeing
Teaching Personnel is an approved supplier under the Welsh Government’s National Procurement Service Framework.
We are proud to support schools across RCT and place specialist staff who are equipped to handle complex classroom environments.
Interested in helping pupils overcome barriers to learning?
Call our SEN Team on (phone number removed) or send your CV to start your registration today.
All applicants will require the appropriate qualifications and training for this role. Please see the FAQ’s on the Teaching Personnel website for details.
All pay rates quoted will be inclusive of 12.07% statutory holiday pay. This advert is for a temporary position. In some cases, the option to make this role permanent may become available at a later date.
Teaching Personnel is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. We undertake safeguarding checks on all workers in accordance with DfE statutory guidance ‘Keeping Children Safe in Education’ this may also include an online search as part of our due diligence on shortlisted applicants.
We offer all our registered candidates FREE child protection and prevent duty training. All candidates must undertake or have undertaken a valid enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check. Full assistance provided.
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