Job Description
Summary:
SEN Teacher - Maternity Cover at a school in London. Support learners with additional needs.
About the School:
A school dedicated to providing high-quality, autism-specific education for young people aged 16 to 25. With multiple sites across London, it offers a supportive and inclusive environment tailored to individual needs.
The Opportunity:
We are seeking a committed and compassionate SEN Teacher (Health & Social Care) to join the team on a maternity cover basis. This role offers an exciting opportunity to deliver high-quality, inclusive education to pupils with a wide range of academic, social and emotional needs, ensuring every learner is supported to make meaningful progress from their individual starting points.
Key Responsibilities:
- Plan and deliver engaging, high-quality lessons aligned to Pearson examination boards.
- Adapt curriculum content and teaching strategies to meet the needs of pupils with SEND, SEMH and low prior attainment.
- Create a calm, consistent and emotionally safe classroom environment rooted in mutual respect.
- Apply trauma-informed and attachment-aware approaches to support pupil regulation and engagement.
- Implement individualised learning strategies, including structured routines, visuals and practical activities.
- Deliver the College curriculum in an accessible, relevant and meaningful way.
- Teach Entry Level English and Health & Social Care in line with College development plans.
- Support thematic, topic-based or cross-curricular learning models.
- Assess, track and record pupil progress using formative and summative assessment methods, including EFL.
- Establish clear routines and boundaries that promote positive behaviour and engagement.
- Work closely with pastoral and SEND teams to ensure coordinated, wrap-around support for individual learners.
Qualifications & Skills:
Required
- Full UK Driving Licence
- Experience working with pupils with additional needs
- Ability to deliver trauma-informed and attachment-aware teaching
- Strong communication and interpersonal skills
- Commitment to inclusive education and individualised learning strategies
Preferred
- Experience teaching Health & Social Care or Entry Level English
- Experience with Pearson examination boards
- Knowledge of SEN, SEMH and low prior attainment support strategies
- Experience in a post-16 education setting
Compensation & Benefits:
- Competitive salary up to £45,000.00 per annum
- Comprehensive health, dental, and vision insurance
- Flexible benefits package including mental health support and wellness checks