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Special Needs Specialists with PRU Experience – Full-time or Part-time, Supply Roles, Starting ASAP

These flexible opportunities are ideal for experienced Special Needs specialists who have worked in Pupil Referral Units (PRUs) and want to make a positive impact across primary school settings in Feltham and the surrounding areas. You will provide tailored support to pupils with complex needs, helping them engage with learning and develop essential social and emotional skills.

Duties as Special Needs Specialist:

Deliver one-to-one and small group support for pupils with SEND and behavioural needs
Implement personalised strategies to promote engagement and positive behaviour
Assist teachers in adapting lessons and resources to meet individual needs
Support pupils’ emotional well-being and resilience in challenging situations
Liaise with SENCOs, teachers, and external professionals to ensure consistent provision
Maintain accurate records and adhere to safeguarding policies

Ideal Special Needs Specialist:

Previous experience working in PRUs or alternative provision settings
Strong understanding of strategies for supporting pupils with SEND and SEMH needs
Ability to manage challenging behaviour calmly and effectively
Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
Flexible, resilient, and committed to inclusive education
Enhanced DBS on the Update Service or willingness to obtain one

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.

We are an approved Crown Commercial Service supplier, proud members of the Recruitment & Employment Confederation (REC), and REC Audited in Education, which means we have undergone rigorous external auditing to ensure we consistently meet the highest safeguarding and compliance standing in education recruitment.

Step Teachers is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. All candidates registering with Step Teachers are subject to safeguarding checks in line with the DfE’s statutory guidance Keeping Children Safe in Education, including reference checks and an Enhanced DBS check either registered on the Update Service or willingness to obtain one.

Your salary - dependent on experience - is paid weekly through PAYE – that means no self-employed or umbrella companies. 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.

Recommend a friend to receive a £100 Amazon voucher for yourself, and a chance for you both to win a holiday worth up to £1000 – If you know anyone who is looking for temporary, permanent or supply work then get in touch with us today!