Year 8 Special Needs Specialist
| Posting date: | 23 September 2025 |
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| Salary: | £140 to £150 per day |
| Hours: | Part time |
| Closing date: | 23 October 2025 |
| Location: | Hayes, London, UB4 8NF |
| Remote working: | On-site only |
| Company: | Step Teachers Ltd |
| Job type: | Contract |
| Job reference: | MP211652CT3103-A472536-23092025 |
Summary
We are seeking a dedicated Special Needs Specialist to work specifically with a Year 8 student cohort in a welcoming secondary school. This temporary role offers the chance to make a direct impact on young people’s learning, confidence and wellbeing.
Duties as Special Needs Specialist:
Provide tailored one-to-one and small-group support for Year 8 pupils with a range of special educational needs (SEN).
Collaborate with classroom teachers, the SENCo and external professionals to plan and implement individual education plans (IEPs).
Adapt lesson materials and learning strategies to meet diverse needs and ensure full curriculum access.
Foster social and emotional development, promoting independence and positive behaviour.
Monitor and record progress, sharing updates with staff and parents/carers.
Ideal Special Needs Specialist:
Proven experience supporting students with SEN (e.g. ASD, ADHD, SEMH) in a secondary school or similar setting.
Strong understanding of inclusive practices and current SEN approaches.
Excellent communication and teamwork skills as Special Needs Specialist.
Relevant qualifications, such as a Level 3 Teaching Assistant certificate, SEN specialism or equivalent practical experience.
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.
Step Teachers, an approved Crown Commercial Service supplier, adheres to REC (Recruitment & Employment Confederation) standards for safeguarding children. Upon registration, candidates undergo enhanced DBS checks, full reference verifications, and eligibility confirmations.
Your weekly pay is processed through PAYE. 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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