SEND Teacher

Summary:

Join a school as a SEND Teacher and make a meaningful impact in the lives of students with additional needs.

About the School:

A school dedicated to providing specialist education and support for young people aged 5-11 with complex communication needs, autism, and associated learning and emotional needs. The school is set to open in 2025 and is committed to delivering high-quality, individualised learning experiences.

The Opportunity:

As a SEND Teacher, you will be instrumental in delivering high-quality, personalised education to students with a range of additional needs. This role offers the opportunity to shape futures through innovative teaching, support, and collaboration with a multi-professional team.

Key Responsibilities:

• Plan and deliver high-quality lessons for individuals and small groups, teaching up to GCSE level within the school’s curriculum framework.
• Create and review personalised learning plans (IEPs, IBPs and other individual plans) to ensure each student makes meaningful progress.
• Monitor, assess and report on student progress, maintaining accurate records in line with regulatory and company standards.
• Support the delivery of nurture-based programmes that promote emotional wellbeing, resilience and positive behaviour.
• Work collaboratively with Learning Support Assistants, Tutors, care staff and the wider multi-professional team to ensure a consistent, holistic approach.
• Manage challenging behaviour using supportive strategies that help students develop self-regulation and independence.
• Organise classroom environments, resources and displays to create a safe, stimulating and inclusive learning space.
• Contribute to whole-school development, implementing policies, safeguarding practices and initiatives linked to the School Development Plan.

Qualifications & Skills:

Required

• Qualified Teacher Status (QTS) or equivalent.
• Experience working with children or young people with SEN, SEMH or complex needs.
• A calm, patient and adaptable approach, with the ability to build trust and rapport.
• Strong organisational skills and the ability to plan creatively for diverse learners.

Preferred

• Experience in developing and implementing individualised learning plans.
• Experience with nurture-based approaches and emotional wellbeing support.
• Experience in managing challenging behaviour and promoting self-regulation.
• Commitment to continuous professional development and reflective practice.

Compensation & Benefits:

• Competitive salary up to £40,000 per annum.
• Comprehensive benefits package including life assurance and pension scheme.
• Mental health support, physical health checks and flexible benefits platform.