SEN English Teacher Sheffield - #2108782
Academics
SEN ENGLISH TEACHER (KS4) - ACADEMICS AGENCY
Various Sheffield Secondary Schools | Short-term & daily cover, Mon-Fri, school hours | Temporary assignments
Do you have the passion to unlock the power of language for students who find it out of reach?
Are you an English specialist who thrives on making literature and literacy accessible to every learner?
If you're looking for flexibility, variety, and the chance to make a tangible difference, this temporary teaching role through Academics Agency offers the perfect platform for your skills.
What You'll Do
Step into diverse SEN secondary settings across Sheffield, delivering engaging KS4 English to students with Social, Emotional & Mental Health (SEMH) needs, Autism, and other learning differences. Your job isn't just about GCSE prep-it's about reigniting confidence, building communication skills, and showing students that their voices matter.
Deliver KS4 English (Language & Literature) in small classes or 1:1 settings
Adapt texts and tasks to meet varied cognitive and emotional needs
Use creativity - from spoken word to graphic novels - to bring the curriculum to life
Build trust with students who may have had negative school experiences
Why Choose Academics for Temporary Work?
We place you in welcoming Sheffield schools, matched to your strengths and preferences
Choose days that suit you - full flexibility around your schedule
Supported by a dedicated consultant with deep SEN knowledge
No planning or marking burden - focus purely on teaching and connection
Refer a fellow educator - earn £125 Love to Shop vouchers
What We Offer You
Competitive daily pay (based on experience), paid weekly via PAYE, including holiday pay
Free CPD training - including SEN-specific workshops
Exposure to a wide range of school environments and supportive teams
The deep satisfaction of helping KS4 students achieve qualifications they never thought possible
You're Our Ideal Candidate If…
You hold QTS with a specialism in English (Secondary trained preferred)
You can break down complex texts into accessible, engaging learning
You remain calm, patient, and positive - even on challenging days
You build rapid rapport with reluctant learners and hard-to-reach teens
You have (or can obtain) an Enhanced DBS on the Update Service
SEN experience is helpful but not essential.
Your subject passion and emotional intelligence are what schools will remember.
Ready for Flexible, Rewarding Work Across Sheffield?
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