KS1 Teacher

Term Time Teachers; England; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading SEN school in the United Kingdom is seeking a KS1 Teacher to provide high-quality education to pupils with complex needs. You'll collaborate with specialists and support staff to deliver personalized learning and foster independence in pupils. The ideal candidate will be qualified to teach in the UK and have experience or willingness to work with children with special educational needs. Excellent professional development opportunities are offered.

Benefits

On-site expert therapy teams

High-quality learning environment

Professional development opportunities

Qualifications

• Is qualified to teach in the UK with experience in primary education.
• Demonstrates understanding and enthusiasm for working in a special school environment.
• Can adapt planning and teaching to meet very individual needs.

Responsibilities

• Teach within an SEN school, addressing various educational needs.
• Deliver a differentiated curriculum in cooperation with specialists.
• Foster independence in pupils through life skills programmes.

Skills

Understanding of special educational needs

Communication skills

Adaptability in teaching

Team collaboration

Patience and resilience

Education

Qualified Teacher Status (QTS) or equivalent

Job description

We are recruiting a KS1 Teacher to join a warm, inclusive, and highly supportive SEN school. As a KS1 Teacher, you will play a vital role in delivering high-quality education to pupils with complex needs, helping them to thrive academically, socially, and personally.

About the Role

• Provision: Work within an SEN school setting, teaching pupils who have speech, language and communication needs (SLCN), moderate learning difficulties, autistic spectrum conditions, physical disabilities and other associated needs.

• Approach: Deliver a broad, balanced and differentiated curriculum that is fully integrated with specialist support services (speech & language therapy, occupational therapy, physiotherapy, SEMH support).

• Collaboration: Work closely with an on-site therapy team, care and support staff, and other teaching professionals to design and implement personalised learning plans.

• Environment: Teach in small classes, in a nurturing, supportive, and safe residential and day-pupil special school.

• Development: Contribute to fostering independence in pupils through life skills programmes and therapeutic interventions.

Person Specification

• Is qualified to teach in the UK (QTS or equivalent) with experience in primary education.
• Has a strong understanding of and enthusiasm for working in a special school environment.
• Has experience (or a willingness to develop) in supporting pupils with speech, language and communication needs, moderate learning difficulties, and additional SEND.
• Can adapt planning and teaching to meet very individual needs, ensuring all pupils make aspirational progress.
• Is committed to working as part of a multi‑disciplinary team (therapists, care staff, support staff) to co‑create and deliver personalised learning.
• Demonstrates excellent communication, patience, resilience, and a positive, can‑do attitude.
• Is ambitious for all pupils and believes in promoting dignity, independence and growth for children with SEN.

Why Join Us?

• You will be part of a well‑established SEN special school that has provided specialist education since 1922.
• You'll benefit from on‑site expert therapy teams (speech & language, occupational therapy, physiotherapy), supporting both pupils and teachers.
• The school provides a high‑quality learning environment with excellent specialist resources: therapy rooms, sensory integration facilities, a swimming pool, food‑tech, science, DT and IT rooms.
• There is a strong culture of partnership with parents/carers, valuing open communication and collaboration in supporting each child's development.
• You will contribute to helping young people develop not just academically but also personally - promoting independence and life skills as central to our ethos.
• The special school has boarding options, so for some staff, the opportunity to engage in a residential setting may arise.
• Excellent professional development opportunities in a supportive and caring environment.

Not quite the right role for you? We have a range of positions across SEN and specialist settings - feel free to contact us or pass this opportunity on to someone who may be interested.

Term Time Teachers are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, therefore all applicants will be subject to a full face‑to‑face registration and an Enhanced DBS (Formerly known as CRB).