SEN Class Teacher

Teaching Vacancies; Shepperton; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading educational institution in Shepperton, United Kingdom, is seeking a dedicated teacher to lead a class of up to 10 children with special educational needs. The successful candidate will work alongside a Senior Teaching Assistant and other staff in a supportive environment. This position offers excellent professional development opportunities and a commitment to safeguarding children. Benefits include a generous pension scheme and paid sick leave. Applications close on 27th January 2026.

Benefits

Supportive team

Thorough induction process

Access to excellent professional development

Generous pension scheme

Paid sick leave

Surrey Rewards discount programme

Qualifications

• Experience in a classroom environment supporting children with special educational needs.
• Ability to work as part of a supportive team.
• Commitment to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children.

Responsibilities

• Lead a class of up to 10 children with appropriate support.
• Collaborate with Senior Teaching Assistant and other staff.
• Engage in professional development activities.

Skills

Experience working with children and young people with ASD/SLD/CSCN

Enthusiastic and committed

Job description

Skills and Experience

Our ideal candidate will be enthusiastic, committed and have experience of working with children and young people with ASD/SLD/CSCN. They will have responsibility for a class of up to 10 children, supported in class by a Senior Teaching Assistant and a number of Teaching Assistants, and more widely by a supportive senior management team.

Benefits

We offer fantastic benefits, including:

• A supportive team of staff from an 'Outstanding' school
• A thorough induction process
• Access to excellent professional development
• Generous pension scheme
• Paid sick leave
• Surrey Rewards discount programme

Further Details About the Role

Successful candidates will enjoy the benefits of working within LSEAT, including valuable opportunities for sharing of best practice and excellent professional development support.

We would love to hear from applicants who would like to lead a class at our Virginia Water site.

For a full Job Description and Person Specification, please visit the vacancies page of the school website - https://www.manor-mead.surrey.sch.uk/Vacancies/

• Closing date for applications is Tuesday 27th January 2026 at 9am
• Interview date: Tuesday 3rd February 2026
• Start date: 23 February 2026 or ASAP afterwards

Commitment to Safeguarding

LSEAT and Manor Mead School are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. Following the procedures recommended to safeguard children, we will be taking up references if you are shortlisted for an interview. The successful applicant will be required to undertake a DBS check.