The Autism Social Communication Education and Training Service (ASCETS) part of Sheffield City Council’s SEND Department, is offering an exciting opportunity for an enthusiastic, committed, and experienced SEND teacher seeking a new challenge.

The successful candidate will be a qualified teacher with strong knowledge and practical experience of SEND theory and practice. You will bring substantial experience of a SENDCo role across a range of educational phases along with a proven ability to embed neuro-affirming approaches into teaching and learning.

A thorough understanding of the SEND Code of Practice, alongside experience of applying it in practice, is essential. You will also need excellent interpersonal skills, the ability to manage deadlines effectively and a collaborative approach to team working across education, home and communities.

A relevant postgraduate qualification in SEND would be desirable.

This is a full-time, permanent position and is subject to the terms and conditions of teachers’ contracts.

Shortlisting: Tuesday 19^th May

Interview Date: Friday 22^nd May

Please note two sides only of additional personal information is encouraged without the use of AI.

Any further questions in regards to this role, can be emailed to Laura.Chambers@sheffield.gov.uk

We are investing in our workforce and are promoting opportunities to our under-represented groups. We value equality, diversity and inclusion and are focused on increasing the diversity of our workforce, particularly the number of Black, Asian, Minority Ethnic, Disabled and LGBTQ+ people, so that our teams reflect the communities in the city we serve. We are also supporting staff with unpaid caring responsibilities to work flexibly.

It is a great time to join us and we welcome your application.

Under the Guaranteed Interview scheme, applicants who are disabled, care leavers, or armed forces veterans will be guaranteed an interview if they meet the essential criteria and indicate their eligibility on the application form. Sometimes, if lots of people apply, we might not be able to interview everyone who qualifies for the Guarantee. In these cases, we’ll interview the candidates who best meet the essential criteria for the job.

Full-time employees work 37 hours for 52 weeks of the year and we offer a generous holiday entitlement. We are open to discussions about a wide range of flexible working opportunities which benefit you and the Council, including reduced hour contracts, working part time or as a job share.

If you are appointed to this role, your starting salary will be at the bottom of the grade. If you provide payslip evidence that your basic pay is greater than the bottom of the grade, we will consider starting you at the point of minimum advantage within the grade.

Equality of pay is extremely important to us. All roles at Sheffield City Council are going through an evaluation process which may result in changes to some pay arrangements from 2026. Find out more on our Sheff news page.

We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of all individuals, ensuring a safe and supportive environment for everyone and where appropriate to the role the successful applicant will be required to undertake relevant safeguarding checks.