🧠✨ 10 Career Paths in SEND You Probably Haven’t Considered
Thinking outside the classroom in Special Educational Needs and Disabilities (SEND).

🎭 1. Creative Arts Therapist
Use music, art, or drama to support emotional expression and communication for children with SEND.

🤖 2. Assistive Technology Specialist
Help identify and implement tech tools that empower learners with disabilities to thrive.

🐴 3. Equine-Assisted Therapist
Work with horses to support sensory and emotional development in children with autism or emotional needs.

👂 4. Sensory Integration Specialist
Design sensory-friendly environments and strategies for learners with sensory processing challenges.

🗣️ 5. Communication Support Worker
Support deaf learners or those with speech and language needs using BSL or alternative communication systems.

🎮 6. SEND EdTech Developer
Create games, apps, or platforms that make learning accessible and fun for students with additional needs.

🏫 7. SEND Transition Coordinator
Help young people move from school to college or work, ensuring support and confidence through change.

✍️ 8. Specialist Curriculum Designer
Develop engaging, differentiated resources tailored to various learning profiles and needs.

🧘 9. Mental Health & Wellbeing Coach
Focus on emotional regulation, resilience, and well-being for neurodivergent learners.

🕊️ 10. Family Support Liaison
Bridge communication between schools and families, helping create supportive plans at home and school.

📌 Save for Later Career Inspo!
There’s so much more to SEND than teaching – which path speaks to you?