Role: Unqualified Teacher
Location: Dawlish, Devon
Start: As Soon As Possible
Contract: Full time, temporary (potential for permanent role)
Salary: £110 - £125 per day
Lead, Support, Inspire - Make a Real Impact in SEN Education
Are you confident leading a classroom and passionate about helping young people with additional needs thrive? We’re seeking a dedicated Unqualified Teacher to join a vibrant and inclusive SEN school in Dawlish, where your work will have a direct and lasting impact on students with autism and complex needs.
This is a fantastic opportunity for those looking to gain hands-on teaching experience in a nurturing setting, particularly if you’re exploring a career in education or looking to grow within a special needs environment.
About the School:
Set on a stunning woodland campus near the coast, this specialist provision supports pupils across all key stages with autism and additional learning needs. With incredible on-site facilities including a forest school, bike trails, a swimming pool and outdoor classrooms, the school creates a therapeutic, engaging and student-centered learning experience.
Your Role Will Involve:
- Leading lessons and maintaining a positive learning environment in the absence of the teacher
- Supporting pupils 1:1 and in small groups with personalised, differentiated learning
- Promoting academic engagement, emotional development and confidence
- Encouraging participation through creative, inclusive teaching methods
- Managing behaviour using a trauma-informed, therapeutic approach
- Working as part of a committed multidisciplinary team
We’re Looking For Candidates Who:
- Are enthusiastic, confident and passionate about SEN education
- Have teaching or classroom leadership experience (formal QTS not required)
- Can adapt to different learning styles and behavioural needs
- Understand phonics-based learning (experience with Read Write Inc is a bonus)
- Are calm, patient and committed to helping every student succeed
- Have excellent teamwork and communication skills
Why Apply?
- Gain valuable classroom and teaching experience in a specialist SEN setting
- Work in a stunning, well-equipped school with a supportive and skilled team
- Opportunity for permanent placement and long-term professional growth
- Make a meaningful impact on the lives of students who need it most
Take the Next Step in Your Teaching Journey
If you’re ready to inspire, lead and grow within a specialist school community, we want to hear from you. This role is perfect for HLTA-level candidates, aspiring teachers or experienced educators looking for a rewarding SEN role.
Working with Long-term Teachers:
We are an independent agency working with Nurseries, Primary, Secondary and Special Schools.
LTT was founded with the aim of creating a genuine, transparent and straightforward service to help candidates secure their next role. We place a huge emphasis on delivering an exceptional service where you will be supported, listened to and valued throughout.
Your dedicated consultant will invest time to understand your experience, skill-set and what your ideal role looks like. You will have frequent updates with your progress through compliance, applications for specific roles as well as receiving additional information on roles which we feel may be of interest to you.
We are proud members of the REC and we have the highest standard of compliance. Working with us means you will get the very best support and guidance through the clearance process from your own specific point of contact from our in-house compliance team.
In addition you will receive:
- Guarantee Pay Scheme opportunities
- Permanent job roles
- Support and advice during the clearance and onboarding process
- Working to Agency Workers Regulations
- Interview preparation, advice and support
- Statutory employment rights, such as; sick pay, holiday pay, maternity and paternity pay