Sen Primary Teacher

Sencare Recruitment Ltd; Gloucester; On-site; GBP 28,000 - 36,000; Full time

Job summary

SENCare Recruitment is seeking a passionate SEN Primary Teacher to join an independent specialist school in Gloucester, supporting children aged 7–16 with Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD), SEMH needs and complex trauma.

You will plan and deliver a broad primary curriculum, adapting teaching to individual learning needs and creating a positive, structured and nurturing classroom environment, while working with a multidisciplinary team to support pupils’ education and wellbeing.

Qualifications

• Essential QTS
• Experience across the primary curriculum (KS1/KS2) is needed
• Strong classroom management and behaviour support strategies required
• Excellent communication and teamwork with multidisciplinary staff required
• Commitment to safeguarding and welfare of children is essential

Responsibilities

• Plan and deliver differentiated lessons across the primary curriculum.
• Support pupils with ASD, SEMH, complex trauma and additional learning needs.
• Develop and implement IEPs with realistic targets.
• Adapt teaching strategies and resources for varying abilities and learning styles.
• Use positive behaviour management and create a safe, nurturing classroom environment.
• Monitor pupil progress and adjust approaches as needed.
• Collaborate with Teaching Assistants, SENCOs and therapists to provide holistic support.

Skills

QTS

Primary teaching experience

Classroom management

Communication skills

Safeguarding

Education

QTS (Qualified Teacher Status)

Job description

SEN Primary Teacher – Specialist SEN School

Location: Gloucester, Gloucestershire

Job Type: Temporary/Ongoing

Hours: 40 hours per week, Monday to Friday, 8:30am – 4:30pm

About the Role

SENCare Recruitment is currently seeking a passionate and dedicated SEN Primary Teacher to join an independent specialist school in Gloucester, supporting children and young people aged 7–16 with Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD), Social, Emotional and Mental Health (SEMH) needs and complex trauma.

This is an excellent opportunity for a qualified Primary Teacher who is looking to make a real difference in a specialist educational setting, delivering engaging and personalised learning to pupils who require additional support to access education.

The successful candidate will be responsible for delivering a broad and balanced primary curriculum, adapting teaching approaches to meet individual learning needs and creating a positive, structured and nurturing classroom environment.

The school offers a supportive and collaborative working environment, with a strong focus on helping pupils overcome barriers to learning, develop confidence and achieve positive educational outcomes.

Key Responsibilities

• Plan and deliver engaging, differentiated lessons across the primary curriculum.
• Support pupils with ASD, SEMH, complex trauma and additional learning difficulties.
• Develop and implement individual education plans (IEPs), setting realistic and achievable learning targets.
• Adapt teaching strategies and resources to accommodate varying abilities, learning styles and developmental needs.
• Use positive behaviour management and de-escalation techniques to support pupils with challenging behaviour.
• Create a safe, structured and nurturing classroom environment that promotes emotional wellbeing and engagement.
• Monitor, assess and record pupil progress, adapting teaching approaches where necessary.
• Build strong, positive relationships with pupils, encouraging confidence, independence and participation in learning.
• Work collaboratively with Teaching Assistants, SENCOs, therapists and other professionals to provide holistic support.
• Promote learning through practical, creative and hands‑on activities tailored to individual pupil needs.

The Ideal Candidate

• Qualified Teacher Status (QTS) is essential.
• Experience teaching across the primary curriculum, including KS1 and/or KS2.
• Previous experience within SEN schools, Alternative Provision (AP), PRUs or specialist settings is desirable.
• A good understanding of ASD, SEMH, complex trauma and how these needs can impact learning and behaviour.
• Strong classroom management skills, with the ability to implement positive behaviour support strategies.
• Confident planning and delivering differentiated lessons to pupils with a range of abilities.
• Patient, resilient, adaptable and passionate about supporting children with additional needs.
• Excellent communication skills and the ability to work effectively as part of a multidisciplinary team.
• A commitment to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people.

About Us

SENCare Recruitment provides Special Educational Needs (SEN) professionals for SEN schools, mainstream schools, residential care homes and 1-1 home support through local authorities, across the UK.

We can offer short/long-term placements on a temporary and permanent basis for specialist SEN teachers, teaching assistants, support workers, social workers, VI/HI practitioners and mid‑day meal supervisors.

SENCare Recruitment is fully committed to the safety and welfare of children. By applying for this vacancy, you acknowledge that SENCare Recruitment Ltd will process your personal data in accordance with applicable UK GDPR and data protection legislation