SEN Teacher
Hours: Monday – Friday, Full-Time, Term-Time Only
Location: Kingston upon Thames
Start Date: ASAP / September Start Available
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About the Role
A specialist SEN school in Kingston is seeking a committed and passionate SEN Teacher to join their team. This is an excellent opportunity to work with children and young people with a range of additional and complex learning needs within a supportive, inclusive, and well-resourced environment.
The school supports pupils with Autism (ASC), SLD, SEMH, speech and language needs, and sensory processing difficulties, with a strong focus on communication, independence, and personalised learning.
Key Responsibilities
- Plan and deliver engaging, differentiated lessons for SEN learners
- Adapt teaching strategies to meet individual EHCP targets
- Support pupils’ academic, social, emotional, and communication development
- Create a structured, inclusive, and nurturing classroom environment
- Use sensory, visual, and practical learning approaches
- Support behaviour regulation using positive and consistent strategies
- Work collaboratively with teaching assistants, therapists, and SEN professionals
- Monitor, assess, and report on pupil progress
- Contribute to curriculum planning and wider school development
What We’re Looking ForEssential:
- Qualified Teacher Status (QTS)
- Experience working within SEN or mainstream education
- Strong classroom and behaviour management skills
- Ability to differentiate learning for a range of complex needs
- Excellent communication and teamwork skills
- Patient, resilient, and adaptable approach
- Enhanced DBS on the Update Service (or willingness to obtain one)
Desirable:
- Experience within a specialist SEN school or provision
- Knowledge of ASC, SLD, SEMH, or communication needs
- Experience using PECS, Makaton, or sensory approaches
- Experience supporting pupils with complex or non-verbal needs
What This Role Offers
- ASAP and September start opportunities available
- Supportive and experienced SEN leadership team
- Ongoing CPD and specialist training opportunities
- Well-resourced SEN learning environment
- Opportunity to make a meaningful impact on pupils’ learning and development
- Long-term or permanent opportunities available
Pay: £201.31-£321.51 per day
Work Location: In person
