SEN Class Teacher

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

Job summary

A leading educational organization in Stevenage is seeking an experienced SEN Class Teacher to shape young lives in a supportive environment. You will lead a classroom addressing complex needs, deliver engaging lessons, and collaborate with specialists to ensure holistic student progress. This full-time position offers a competitive salary and clear career progression pathways.

Benefits

Tailored development pathways

Access to specialist CPD and mentorship

Collaborative and well-resourced environment

Qualifications

• Experience with SEMH/ASC highly valued.
• Ability to lead and innovate in the classroom.
• Commitment to pupil-centred learning.

Responsibilities

• Lead a small class of children with complex needs.
• Plan engaging lessons in line with EHCPs.
• Cultivate a calm, inclusive classroom environment.
• Liaise with parents and specialists for holistic progress.
• Shape the curriculum and school culture.

Skills

Experience in SEN or inclusive mainstream settings

Strong behaviour management

Excellent communication skills

Reflective and resilient practitioner

Education

Qualified Teacher Status (QTS)

Job description

Overview

SEN Class Teacher Role with Career Progression | Stevenage | Shape Young Lives and Advance Your Career - Join a Supportive SEN School.

Job Title: SEN Class Teacher

Location: Stevenage

Start Date: Immidiate

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 are working on behalf of a SEN Specialist School in Stevenage.

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

Career Progression

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

Your Role as SEN Class Teacher

• Lead a small, supported class of children with complex needs including Autism, SEMH, and communication differences
• Plan and deliver highly differentiated, engaging lessons in line with EHCPs
• Cultivate a calm, inclusive classroom using a positive, therapeutic approach to behaviour
• Liaise closely with parents, carers, and specialist staff to ensure each child\'s holistic progress
• Take an active role in shaping the curriculum and school culture, with space to lead initiatives and pilot new approaches

Why Join This School?

• Clear progression routes into Lead Teacher, SENDCo, or Middle Leadership roles
• A collaborative and well-resourced environment, designed to support staff wellbeing and creativity
• Access to specialist CPD, mentorship, and career development tailored to your aspirations
• Work alongside a skilled, multi-disciplinary team that includes therapists, SENCOs, and behavioural specialists
• A nurturing ethos built on trauma-informed practice, emotional regulation, and person-centred teaching

We\'re Looking for

• Qualified Teacher Status (QTS)
• Experience in SEN or inclusive mainstream settings (SEMH/ASC experience highly valued)
• A warm, reflective, and resilient practitioner committed to pupil-centred learning
• Strong behaviour management and communication skills
• Someone eager to grow as a leader within a truly supportive school community
• Ability to reliably commute to Stevenage.

If you\'re ready to take the next big step in your SEN teaching journey as a SEN Class Teacher -where you\'ll not only support pupils but evolve your own career-this is the role for you!

Apply now to secure your interview start and be part of a compassionate, ambitious school that\'s shaping futures -starting with yours in the education and training environment