SEN Teacher

Are you a passionate SEN Teacher looking for a rewarding opportunity to make a real difference?

Do you have the skills, patience and experience to support children and young people with complex and additional needs?

Could you create engaging, personalised learning experiences that help every student develop and achieve their potential?

Would you like to join a supportive specialist school where every learner is valued, understood and encouraged to succeed?

Inspire, Support and Transform Lives

We are seeking a dedicated and compassionate SEN Teacher to join a specialist school in Sutton, supporting children and young people aged 2–19 with a wide range of complex needs.

This is an exciting opportunity for an experienced SEN Teacher to work with students with Autistic Spectrum Disorder (ASD), Social, Emotional and Mental Health (SEMH) needs and Complex Learning Disabilities/Difficulties.

The school provides a nurturing and inclusive environment where an SEN Teacher can make a genuine difference to students' academic, social, emotional and personal development.

About the Role

As an SEN Teacher, you will plan and deliver engaging, differentiated and highly personalised lessons based on the individual needs, abilities and EHCP outcomes of your students.

Key Responsibilities

As an SEN Teacher, you will:

• Plan and deliver engaging, differentiated lessons tailored to the individual needs of students aged 2–19.
• Adapt teaching and learning for students with ASD, SEMH, MSI, PD, MLD, SLD and PMLD.
• Develop personalised learning programmes based on individual EHCP outcomes and learning goals.
• Use a range of creative, sensory and practical teaching approaches to engage learners.
• Monitor, assess and record student progress, identifying appropriate next steps.
• Contribute to EHCP reviews, individual learning plans and other relevant documentation.
• Support students to develop communication, independence, social and life skills alongside academic development.
• Work closely with Teaching Assistants and other support staff to ensure consistent and effective provision.
• Collaborate with therapists and multidisciplinary professionals to meet students' wider needs.
• Build positive, trusting relationships with students and provide a calm and supportive learning environment.
• Promote positive behaviour and support students with their emotional and social development.
• Maintain high expectations while recognising and celebrating individual achievements.
• Communicate effectively with parents, carers and other professionals regarding student progress and development.
• Contribute to school meetings, training, professional development and the wider life of the school.

About You

The successful SEN Teacher will have:

• Qualified Teacher Status (QTS) or an equivalent recognised teaching qualification.
• Experience working with children or young people with SEND and/or complex needs.
• Experience supporting students with one or more of ASD, SEMH, MSI, PD, MLD, SLD or PMLD is desirable.
• A strong understanding of personalised and differentiated teaching.
• Excellent classroom management and communication skills.
• The ability to adapt teaching strategies to meet a wide range of learning needs.
• A patient, calm, resilient and compassionate approach.
• The ability to build strong and trusting relationships with students.
• A commitment to inclusion, safeguarding and promoting positive outcomes for every learner.
• A willingness to work collaboratively as part of a multidisciplinary team.

What We Offer

In return, we offer:

• The opportunity for an SEN Teacher to make a genuine difference to children and young people with complex needs.
• The chance to work within a specialist educational setting in Sutton.
• A supportive and collaborative staff team.
• Ongoing professional development and training opportunities.
• A rewarding role where individual progress and achievement are highly valued.
• Access to specialist resources and a nurturing learning environment.
• The opportunity to develop your experience across a broad range of SEND needs.
• On-site parking available for car drivers.

If you are an experienced and compassionate SEN Teacher who wants to help children and young people overcome barriers to learning, develop their independence and achieve their potential, we would love to hear from you.

Apply now for your CV to be noticed.