Complex Needs Teacher

TLTP Education; City Of London; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A prominent education provider in the UK is looking for a qualified SEN Class Teacher to work full-time in a Complex Needs School. The ideal candidate should have substantial experience supporting students aged 7-19 with autism and a range of learning difficulties. Responsibilities include delivering tailored lessons, leading a support team, and collaborating with other professionals. The role offers opportunities for professional development in a supportive environment equipped with smaller class sizes.

Benefits

On-site parking

Career progression

Smaller class sizes

Qualifications

• Qualified teacher with SEN experience, preferably in a special school.
• Extensive experience with AAC systems, both high-tech and low-tech.
• Experience with complex learning needs and sensory-processing difficulties.

Responsibilities

• Plan and deliver individualized lessons for diverse learning needs.
• Lead and manage a support staff team for personalized education.
• Collaborate with therapists to integrate therapeutic strategies.

Skills

SEN experience

AAC systems

Multidisciplinary collaboration

Positive behavior support

Class team leadership

Education

Qualified teacher status

Job description

Job Overview

TLTP are looking for a qualified SEN Class Teacher to work full‑time at a Complex Needs School in Uxbridge.

The ideal candidate will have experience working with pupils aged 7‑19 with autism and moderate, severe and profound learning difficulties/disabilities, including those with visual and hearing impairments.

Responsibilities

• Plan and deliver highly individualized, engaging, and meaningful lessons that consider cognitive, communication, and sensory profiles.
• Lead and manage a class team of support staff to ensure a consistent and person‑centred approach across the day.
• Work collaboratively with therapists and other professionals to embed therapeutic strategies into daily teaching.
• Use augmentative and alternative communication systems (AAC) including high‑tech (e.g., communication devices/apps) and low‑tech systems (e.g., PECS, Sign‑Along, visual supports).
• Build strong relationships with families and contribute positively to home‑school communication.
• Play an active role in annual reviews and contribute meaningfully to Education, Health and Care Plan (EHCP) processes.

Benefits and Support

• Support for developing leadership skills.
• Targeted CPD identified through the performance appraisal process alongside mentoring from the leadership team.
• Support to meet threshold standards and contribute to wider curriculum and staff development.
• On‑site parking.
• Career progression.
• Smaller class sizes and dedicated support.
• Supportive and collaborative team.

Required Skills and Experience

• Qualified teacher with proven SEN experience, ideally in a special school setting.
• Extensive experience with AAC systems – both high‑tech and low‑tech.
• Experience teaching students with complex and severe learning needs, sensory‑processing difficulties, and managing behaviours positively using PBS principles.
• Skilled in multidisciplinary collaboration and confident embedding therapeutic and regulation strategies into teaching.
• Can lead, inspire, and support a class team to deliver high‑quality, consistent care and education.
• Confident in working with parents/carers and supporting EHCP processes.

About TLTP Group

TLTP Group is an Equal Opportunities employer. Subject to observance of all UK and EU current legislation we shall not discriminate to exclude individuals on the grounds of age, race, colour, gender (birth or reassigned), sexual orientation, disability, religion or belief, marital status, ethnic or national origin, health, pregnancy, childcare responsibilities or criminal records. Candidates from such groups are actively encouraged to apply.

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