SEND Teacher

Chesterfield (S43)
2 Days Per Week
Pay: £140- £250
Start Date: January 2027- Summer

Looking for a specialist Primary SEND teaching role where you can make a lasting impact?

Monarch Education are recruiting a SEND Teacher for a primary school’s in Chesterfield, starting in January 2027.

This is a unique opportunity to teach small groups of learners with additional needs within a mainstream primary setting. Classes will be 5-10 pupils with 2-3 TAs for support at all times.

Why Apply?

• January 2027 start
• Two days per week long term role
• Stong TA support
• Small pupil numbers and excellent staffing ratios
• Opportunity to make a meaningful difference to pupils with complex needs
• Ongoing support from Monarch Education

About the Role

You will teach within a mainstream Primary settting, supporting pupils with significant additional needs, primarily children with Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD), many of whom have Education, Health and Care Plans (EHCPs).

Pupils are predominantly of KS1 age, although some EYFS pupils also access the provision. Many pupils are working significantly below age-related expectations, with learning focused on life skills, communication, independence and early cognitive development.

Teaching is delivered through a bespoke curriculum, designed to meet the individual needs of pupils and prepare them for future learning.

What Makes This Setting Special?

• Small group teaching environment
• Typically 5 pupils on roll within the provision each day
• Additional pupils access the provision at various points throughout the day
• Excellent adult-to-pupil ratios of at least 1:3, with 1:2 support available where required
• Support from 2-3 experienced Teaching Assistants at all times
• Strong focus on communication, independence and life skills

Key Responsibilities

• Plan and deliver engaging lessons tailored to individual pupil needs
• Deliver learning through a bespoke SEND curriculum
• Support pupils with ASD and associated SEMH needs
• Work closely with Teaching Assistants and the wider school team
• Contribute to EHCP targets and personalised learning outcomes
• Create a calm, structured and nurturing learning environment
• Support pupils’ communication, independence and social development
• Monitor progress and contribute to shared planning

Requirements

• Qualified Teacher Status (QTS)
• Experience working with pupils with SEND
• Strong understanding of Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD)
• Ability to adapt teaching to meet highly individual needs
• Excellent communication and relationship-building skills
• Patient, resilient and nurturing approach
• Experience within specialist or resource-base settings is desirable

Benefits of Working with Monarch Education:

GCA Approved Supplier
opportunity to enhance your CPD portfolio through our Affinity Academy
free Safeguarding training
refer a friend scheme – £200 bonus (you can make unlimited referrals)
online portal to manage your pay and timesheets

To learn more about us and what makes Monarch one of the leading education recruitment providers nationwide – please visit our website – About Us – Monarch (monarcheducation.co.uk)

Apply Today

If you’re an experienced SEND Teacher looking for a specialist teaching role from January 2027, we’d love to hear from you.

Apply today and a member of the Monarch Education team will be in touch to discuss the role in more detail.

Important Information:

All pay rates provided are inclusive of rolled up holiday pay.

Equal Opportunities – Monarch

Affinity Workforce Solutions and Monarch Education are committed to safeguarding and promoting welfare of children and young people and expects all its temporary workers to share these commitments. As this role involves working with children on a daily basis, regulated activity is that any successful applicant’s applications will, accordance with statutory guidance, be subject to 2 employment references, an enhanced DBS check and a right to work in the UK check.

This vacancy is based in the United Kingdom. Monarch Education operate in the UK and can only process applications from candidates who are currently UK residents and eligible to work in the UK. Whilst we will endeavour to contact you following your response, due to the high volume of applications we regret that this cannot always be possible. If you have not had notification from us within 30 days please take your application as not being successful this time but we will keep your details on file for future opportunities.