About the Role
We are seeking a passionate and dedicated Further Education Teacher to join a specialist SEN provision within sixth form. This is a rewarding opportunity to work with young people and learners aged 16–19 who have a range of additional needs, including autism spectrum conditions, learning disabilities, and PMLD / SLD.
You will play a key role in delivering high-quality, individualised learning programmes that support learners in developing academic, vocational, and life skills to promote independence and successful transition into adulthood.
Key Responsibilities
- Plan and deliver engaging, differentiated lessons tailored to learners with diverse SEN needs
- Develop Individual Learning Plans (ILPs) in collaboration with support staff and external professionals
- Use a range of teaching strategies to support communication, engagement, and progress
- Assess, monitor, and record learner progress in line with curriculum and EHCP outcomes
- Create a safe, inclusive, and supportive classroom environment
- Work closely with teaching assistants, therapists, and SEN coordinators
- Contribute to EHCP reviews and multi-agency meetings
- Promote independence, employability skills, and personal development
Essential Requirements
- Qualified Teacher Status (QTS) or equivalent teaching qualification in Further Education
- Experience working with learners with SEN, ideally in a post-16 or FE setting
- Strong understanding of autism, learning disabilities, and inclusive teaching strategies
- Ability to differentiate effectively and adapt learning materials
- Excellent communication and behaviour management skills
- Commitment to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of young people
Desirable Experience
- Experience delivering vocational or life skills-based learning
- Knowledge of EHCPs and person-centred planning
- Background in SEN-specific qualifications or training (e.g. Team Teach, PECs, Makaton)
- Experience working in a specialist or alternative provision setting supporting students with SLD / PMLD / learning difficulties and complex needs
What We Offer
- Supportive and collaborative working environment
- SEN allowance
- Ongoing professional development and SEN-specific training
- Small class sizes and strong staff-to-student ratios
- Opportunity to make a meaningful impact on learners’ lives
- Access to specialist support services and multidisciplinary teams
Apply today or please get in touch to discuss in more detail.
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Dunbar Education is committed to the highest standards of safeguarding to ensure the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff, to share this commitment. To adhere with safer recruitment procedures and guidelines, all registrations will be required to fill out our application form in, to receive work. This will be subject to pre-employment checks including an enhanced DBS disclosure and satisfactory references. Dunbar Education is an equal opportunities employer and recognises the value of and seeks to achieve a diverse workforce in schools. We welcome applications from all backgrounds. Dunbar Education is a member of ASPCo compliance plus, for more information please refer to our recruitment & selection policy statement. #IND-ML-25
Pay: £32,916.00-£45,352.00 per year
Work Location: In person
