SEN Learning Difficulties Specialist Teacher

Tradewind Recruitment LTD.; Kettering; On-site; GBP 28,000 - 36,000; Full time

Job summary

Tradewind Recruitment are seeking an experienced Learning Difficulties Specialist Teacher to join a small specialist school attached to a residential home in Northamptonshire. The role involves teaching five secondary-aged pupils with severe learning difficulties using personalised, sensory-based approaches to support communication and independence.

You will hold QTS or equivalent, have SEN/SLD experience, and bring a calm, patient, nurturing approach.

Qualifications

• Qualified teacher status or equivalent teaching experience.
• Experience with SEN, SLD or complex learning needs.
• Ability to adapt teaching to individual pupil needs.
• Calm, patient and nurturing approach.
• Knowledge of communication, sensory regulation and emotional wellbeing.

Responsibilities

• Plan and deliver personalised lessons for pupils with SLD.
• Adapt curriculum to meet diverse learning needs.
• Use sensory-based and practical approaches in learning.
• Support communication through PECS, Makaton and AAC.
• Develop pupils' independence and life skills.
• Support pupils who become dysregulated and apply strategies.
• Monitor, assess and record pupil progress.
• Work with Teaching Assistants, HLTA and wider staff team.
• Build positive relationships with pupils in a calm, safe environment.
• Collaborate with families and professionals to meet individual needs.

Skills

SEN experience

SLD experience

Communication

Creative teaching

Teamwork

Behaviour management

Independent living skills

Education

Qualified Teacher Status

Tools

PECS

Makaton

AAC

Job description

Tradewind Recruitment are seeking an experienced Learning Difficulties Specialist Teacher to join a small specialist school attached to a residential home in Northamptonshire. The role involves teaching five secondary-aged pupils with severe learning difficulties using personalised, sensory-based approaches to support communication and independence.

You will hold QTS or equivalent, have SEN/SLD experience, and bring a calm, patient, nurturing approach.