Qualified SEN Teacher NEW Suffolk

Kisimul Group; Haverhill; On-site; GBP 32,000 - 52,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Career development

Fully funded qualifications

Blue Light Card

Refer a friend bonus

Life Assurance

Pension scheme

UK discounts

Job summary

Kisimul Group is opening a new Independent Special School in Haverhill for ages 8–16. We seek a Qualified SEN Teacher to shape the curriculum, deliver purposeful education and work with an integrated therapy team to support autistic learners with complex needs.

You will plan engaging lessons, adapt resources for individual learners, and help foster a safe, ambitious learning culture as the new provision grows.

Qualifications

• Qualified to teach (QTS or QTLS) required.
• Experience in SEN/ SEND education and autism desirable.
• Ability to work with an integrated therapy team is beneficial.

Responsibilities

• Plan and deliver high-quality teaching tailored to individual needs.
• Create a safe, nurturing, well-regulated learning environment.
• Develop positive pupil relationships to support development.
• Adapt curriculum and activities to be meaningful and purposeful.
• Promote functional learning, independence and life skills.
• Assess progress and inform planning and next steps.
• Use evidence-informed strategies for communication and regulation.
• Collaborate with colleagues and therapists to deliver integrated education.
• Communicate effectively with parents and carers.

Skills

Imaginative-teaching

Flexible-approach

Collaborative

Communication

Education

QTS or QTLS

Job description

Qualified SEN Teacher

Salary: £32,384.79 – £51,693.10 per annum, depending on experience and qualifications

Location: Haverhill, Suffolk

Be part of something new. Make a lasting difference.

This is an exciting opportunity to join a brand-new specialist school community in Haverhill as we prepare to open our Independent Special School for children and young people aged 8–16.

Our school will support autistic children and young people with additional learning, communication, social and emotional needs. With small class sizes, personalised learning and an integrated therapeutic approach, we are creating an environment where every young person can feel safe, valued and able to achieve.

We are looking for a qualified and passionate SEN Teacher who wants to play a key role in shaping this new school and delivering an education that is purposeful, ambitious and genuinely meaningful.

Why join us?

Our approach goes beyond the traditional classroom. Learning will take place through a combination of formal teaching and real-life experiences, with a strong focus on functional learning, independence, life skills and emotional resilience.

You’ll work closely with an integrated therapy team, including Speech and Language, Occupational and Music Therapy colleagues, to develop therapeutically informed, person-centred approaches that support communication, sensory regulation and engagement.

You’ll have the freedom to be creative, explore innovative approaches and develop learning around the interests, strengths and aspirations of our young people.

Most importantly, you’ll be joining a team committed to helping children and young people who may have experienced disrupted education or faced barriers to engagement.

About the role

As a Qualified SEN Teacher, you will:

• Plan and deliver high-quality, engaging teaching tailored to individual needs and abilities.


• Create a safe, nurturing and well-regulated learning environment where every pupil can thrive.


• Develop positive relationships with pupils, recognising that every interaction is an opportunity to support learning and development.


• Use creative and flexible teaching approaches to engage learners and remove barriers to learning.


• Adapt curriculum, resources and activities to ensure learning is purposeful and meaningful.


• Promote functional learning, independence and skills that can be applied in real-life contexts.


• Assess learning effectively and use assessment to inform planning, progress and next steps.


• Implement consistent, evidence-informed strategies to support communication, emotional regulation and sensory needs.


• Work collaboratively with colleagues and therapeutic professionals to deliver a truly integrated approach.


• Maintain effective communication with parents, carers and a range of professionals.


• Contribute to the development of a positive, ambitious and supportive school culture as the new provision grows.

About you

We’re looking for an exceptional teacher who is passionate about making a difference to the lives of children and young people with complex learning needs.

You will be:

• Qualified to teach, holding QTS or QTLS.


• An outstanding and reflective practitioner with a genuine passion for SEND education.


• Imaginative, adaptable and able to communicate effectively with pupils, families and colleagues.


• Confident in adapting your teaching to meet individual needs and learning styles.


• Committed to high expectations and positive outcomes for every young person.


• Collaborative, resilient and able to thrive in a challenging but highly rewarding environment.


• Passionate about using current knowledge, research and best practice in teaching, learning and SEND.


• Creative and flexible, with a willingness to try new approaches and learn alongside your pupils.


• A positive team player with a good sense of humour and a ‘whatever it takes’ attitude to removing barriers to learning.

Knowledge and experience of autism and neurodiversity-informed approaches would be highly desirable, as would previous experience working within a specialist education setting. However, we also value excellent teaching skills, the right personal qualities and a genuine desire to make a difference.

A unique opportunity to shape a new school

Joining us at this stage means you won’t simply be stepping into an established role — you’ll help shape the culture, curriculum and educational experience of a new specialist school from the very beginning.

No two days will be the same. You’ll be encouraged to develop your practice, explore innovative approaches and create learning opportunities based around the individual interests and aspirations of our young people.

You’ll receive full training and ongoing professional development, with the opportunity to work alongside experienced clinical colleagues to develop your understanding and delivery of therapeutically informed education.

You’ll see if you’re looking for a role where your teaching can have a genuine and lasting impact, we would love to hear from you.

Benefits

• GenuineCareer Development:Opportunitieswith transparent pay grades (find out more here – Kisimul | Autism, Learning Disability, Residential Care)


• Fully Funded Qualifications


• Blue Light Card:Which gives you access to discounts in over 15,000 venues UK wide


• Refer a friend: Earn up to £500 for every successful hire.


• Financial Benefits:Life Assurance of 1x your annual basic salary. Access to salary sacrifice pension scheme, withdraw a percentage of your wages as you earn them before payday with Stream. Access to Discountsfrom over 150 retailers.

• Health & Wellbeing:From access to an online GP, confidential telephone counselling, dedicated internal wellbeing support and an Employee Assistance Programme that truly makes a difference.

• Flexible Working Patterns:We recognise that not everyone celebrates the same occasions, so colleagues have the option to work on bank holidays and take the time off at another point that’s more meaningful to them.

• Cycle to Work Scheme:Salary-deducted bikes to save money.

• Free DBS Checks:We cover the cost so you can start worry-free.

• A supportive, collaborative and positive working environment.


• The opportunity to help shape a new specialist school and make a meaningful difference to young people’s lives.

What is it like to work at Kisimul? Click here to hear our teams talking about life at Kisimul: https://youtu.be/pP-sFmzkR88

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Come and meet us

Visits to the school are actively encouraged and highly advisable.

Come and see what we are building, meet the team and discover how you could play a key role in our new chapter.

About Kisimul

Kisimul Group Ltd operates independent specialist schools and adult provisions providing exceptional education and care for children, young people and adults with autism, complex learning difficulties, global developmental delay and associated needs.

We are proud to have been recognised as an outstanding company to work for through our most recent employee survey.

Kisimul is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and adults, and expects all staff to share this commitment.

We are committed to creating a workplace that celebrates and welcomes diversity in all its forms. If you’re excited about this opportunity but don’t meet every requirement, we still encourage you to apply. Your experience, perspective and potential could be exactly what we’re looking for.

All roles are subject to an Enhanced DBS check.

Due to current UK Government guidelines, we are unable to provide visa sponsorship for this role. Sponsorship is restricted to eligible colleagues who are already employed by the organisation.