Flexible SEN & Behaviour Teacher – Specialist School Roles

Pay: £150 – £240 per day
Location: Scarborough (Specialist SEN & SEMH Schools)
Job Type: Flexible teaching roles (short-term and ongoing placements available)
Hours: 8:30am – 3:30pm (School day only)
Start Dates: Immediate starts & September positions available

🌟 Looking for teaching with more freedom and less pressure?
We are recruiting SEN & Behaviour Teachers to work across specialist schools in Scarborough, supporting pupils who need tailored teaching approaches in calm, structured learning environments.
This role is ideal for teachers who want to continue making an impact in education, while having more control over when and how often they work, without the pressures of full-time classroom commitments.

🧠 About the role
You will be working with children and young people with:
🎓 Special Educational Needs (SEN)
🧠 Social, Emotional & Mental Health needs (SEMH)
📊 Behavioural and learning difficulties
You will be placed across a range of specialist school settings in Scarborough, delivering engaging, adapted teaching to support progress and positive outcomes.

🧩 Key responsibilities
• Delivering tailored lessons to meet individual learning needs
• Supporting pupils with behaviour, emotional regulation and engagement
• Adapting teaching approaches to suit a range of abilities and needs
• Working closely with SENCOs, support staff and pastoral teams
• Creating a safe, structured and supportive learning environment
• Monitoring pupil progress and encouraging positive outcomes

⭐ What makes this role attractive?
✔ Choose when you work – accept roles that suit your availability
✔ Work-life balance with no extended hours or evening workload
✔ School-based hours only: 8:30am – 3:30pm
✔ Opportunity to work across multiple specialist settings
✔ Reduced planning and admin compared to permanent roles
✔ Weekly PAYE payments
✔ Long-term opportunities available for the right candidates

💙 Pay & progression
💷 £150 – £240 per day depending on experience and role
📈 Potential pathway into longer-term or permanent school placements
🏫 Experience across a variety of SEN & SEMH specialist environments
👤 Who we are looking forWe welcome applications from:
✔ Qualified Teachers (QTS/QTLS preferred)
✔ SEN Teachers
✔ SEMH or Behaviour specialists
✔ Primary or Secondary teachers looking for a change of pace
✔ Supply or flexible education professionals

💡 Ideal candidate
• Passionate about supporting children with additional needs
• Confident managing behaviour in a calm and consistent way
• Adaptable across different school environments
• Looking for better balance in their teaching career
• Committed to positive pupil outcomes

🎯 This role is perfect for:
⭐ Teachers seeking flexibility and reduced workload
⭐ SEN specialists wanting varied school experience
⭐ Experienced teachers looking for a better work-life balance
⭐ Educators returning to teaching or reducing full-time hours

📩 Apply today – Email education@castle-employment.co.uk. If you’re a teacher looking for greater control over your working week, while supporting pupils in specialist SEN & SEMH schools across Scarborough, we would love to hear from you.