SEN Class Teacher

Academics; England; On-site; GBP 31,000 - 44,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading educational staffing agency is seeking a dedicated SEN Class Teacher for a new campus opening in January in Ware. This full-time role offers career progression with tailored development pathways and an inclusive, supportive environment for students with complex needs. Ideal candidates will hold QTS and have experience in SEN. Competitive salary ranges from £31,650 to £43,607 with minimum SEN allowance included.

Benefits

Clear progression routes into leadership roles

Access to mentoring and specialist CPD

Collaborative environment focused on staff wellbeing

Qualifications

• Qualified Teacher Status (QTS) required.
• Experience with SEMH or ASC is highly valued.
• Commitment to professional growth in a supportive environment.

Responsibilities

• Lead a small class of children with complex needs.
• Plan and deliver engaging lessons aligned with EHCPs.
• Collaborate with parents and specialists for holistic development.
• Foster an inclusive classroom with a positive behaviour approach.

Skills

Qualified Teacher Status (QTS)

Experience in SEN or inclusive mainstream settings

Strong behaviour management skills

Strong communication skills

Reflective and resilient approach

Job description

SEN Class Teacher Role with Career Progression Ware

Shape Young Lives and Advance Your Career - Join a Supportive SEN School in Ware.

Job Title: SEN Class Teacher

Location: Ware

Start Date: January 2026 (New Campus Opening)

Contract: Full-Time Permanent

Salary: MPS 1-6 + Minimum SEN Allowance (£2,679) £31,650 - £43,607 (FTE)

Sector: Special Educational Needs Education and Training

Are you an experienced SEN Class Teacher looking for your next meaningful step-one that offers both impact and progression?

Academics is working on behalf of a SEN Specialist School in Ware, offering an exciting opportunity to join their brand-new campus opening in January.

This is more than a teaching role-it's a chance to lead, innovate, and grow within a forward-thinking, fully inclusive SEN school in the education and training environment, where both pupils and staff are genuinely valued.

Career Progression Opportunities:

• Tailored development pathways into SENDCo, Specialist Lead, or Senior Leadership
• Regular 1:1 coaching and CPD linked to your individual goals
• A leadership team that actively promotes from within and supports long-term career journeys

Your Role as SEN Class Teacher:

• Lead a small, well-supported class of children with complex needs including Autism, SEMH, and communication differences
• Plan and deliver highly differentiated, engaging lessons aligned with EHCPs
• Foster a calm, inclusive classroom using a therapeutic, positive approach to behaviour
• Collaborate with parents, carers, and multi-disciplinary specialists to support each child's holistic development
• Help shape curriculum design and school culture with opportunities to lead and pilot new ideas

Why Join This School?

• Clear progression routes into Lead Teacher, SENDCo, or Middle Leadership roles
• A collaborative, well-resourced environment focused on staff wellbeing and creativity
• Access to specialist CPD, mentorship, and leadership development
• Work alongside an expert team of therapists, SENCOs, and behavioural specialists
• A nurturing ethos grounded in trauma-informed practice and person-centred learning

We're Looking for:

• Qualified Teacher Status (QTS)
• Experience in SEN or inclusive mainstream settings (SEMH/ASC experience highly valued)
• A reflective, resilient, and pupil-centred practitioner
• Strong behaviour management and communication skills
• A commitment to professional growth within a truly supportive community
• Ability to reliably commute to Ware

If you're ready to take the next big step in your SEN teaching journey -supporting pupils while progressing your own career-this role in the education and training environment is for you.

Apply now to secure your January start as a SEN Class Teacher and become part of a compassionate, ambitious SEN school that's shaping futures-starting with yours.