Long‑Term SEN Teacher for Autism & Complex Needs

Starfyn Recruitment; New Addington; On-site; GBP 37,000 - 49,000; Full time

Job summary

Starfyn Recruitment is seeking an empathetic, energetic SEN Teacher to join a specialist school in Croydon on a long‑term, full‑time basis. The role supports students aged 3–19 with Autism and complex learning, communication and sensory needs.

The ideal candidate will have QTS or an equivalent qualification, experience with autism or related SEN needs, and the ability to plan differentiated lessons, work with EHCP targets and lead a structured, inclusive classroom environment.

Qualifications

• Qualified Teacher Status (QTS) or an appropriate recognised teaching qualification.
• Experience teaching pupils with Autism, SLD, PMLD, communication needs or complex learning difficulties.
• Confidence planning and delivering highly differentiated lessons.
• Experience supporting pupils working significantly below age-related expectations.
• Strong classroom and behaviour-management skills.
• Experience working alongside Teaching Assistants and directing classroom support effectively.
• Patient, resilient and caring approach.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills.
• Understanding of sensory regulation, communication strategies and individualised learning.
• Experience working with EHCPs and contributing towards individual pupil targets.
• Genuine enthusiasm for helping children and young people make meaningful progress.
• Strong safeguarding awareness.

Responsibilities

• Plan and deliver engaging, accessible and differentiated lessons.
• Adapt teaching to meet the individual learning, communication and sensory needs of pupils.
• Support students to make progress towards their EHCP and individual learning outcomes.
• Create a positive, structured and nurturing classroom environment.
• Lead and effectively deploy Teaching Assistants and Learning Support Assistants.
• Support pupils with Autism, complex learning difficulties and communication needs.
• Deliver learning through individual, small-group and whole-class activities.
• Monitor, assess and record pupil progress.
• Support pupils with emotional regulation and behaviours that may challenge.
• Work collaboratively with SENCOs, therapists, families and other professionals.
• Promote pupils' independence, communication, confidence and life skills.
• Actively participate in staff meetings, reviews and wider school activities.
• Always follow the school's Safeguarding and Health & Safety procedures.
• Where required, work alongside support staff assisting pupils with physical, medical and personal-care needs.

Job description

Starfyn Recruitment is seeking an empathetic, energetic SEN Teacher to join a specialist school in Croydon on a long‑term, full‑time basis. The role supports students aged 3–19 with Autism and complex learning, communication and sensory needs.

The ideal candidate will have QTS or an equivalent qualification, experience with autism or related SEN needs, and the ability to plan differentiated lessons, work with EHCP targets and lead a structured, inclusive classroom environment.