SEN Teacher

Supply Desk; Borehamwood; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading specialist school near Watford is seeking a passionate SEN Teacher to support students with autism and related challenges. This full-time, permanent role offers the opportunity to work in a structured environment with small class sizes. The school prioritizes collaborative approaches and provides personalized learning pathways, ensuring every pupil can thrive.

Benefits

Supportive and inclusive school community

Bespoke CPD in autism and sensory integration

Competitive salary with scope for progression

Generous holidays and a healthy work-life balance

Qualifications

• Proven experience supporting children or young people with SEN.
• Strong knowledge of autism and associated needs.
• Enhanced DBS on the Update Service or willingness to obtain.

Responsibilities

• Deliver tailored lessons for pupils with complex needs, primarily autism.
• Track pupil progress in line with EHCP goals.
• Implement evidence-based strategies to support emotional regulation.

Skills

Communication

Empathy

Teamwork

Education

QTS/QTLS or equivalent qualification

Job description

SEN Teacher - Full-Time, Temp-to-Perm
Location: Borehamwood
Start Date: September 2025

The Opportunity:
An exciting opportunity has arisen for a passionate and experienced SEN Teacher to join a highly regarded specialist school near Watford this September. This full-time, permanent role is ideal for someone committed to supporting students with autism and related needs, including speech, language, sensory, and behavioural challenges.

You'll work in a calm, structured environment with small class sizes and excellent staff-to-student ratios. The school values a collaborative, multidisciplinary approach, providing personalised learning pathways to help every pupil thrive.

Key Responsibilities:

• Deliver tailored lessons for pupils with complex needs, primarily autism

• Use structured routines and visual supports to aid learning and communication

• Work closely with teaching assistants, therapists, and families to provide consistent, wraparound support

• Track pupil progress in line with EHCP goals and individual targets

• Implement evidence-based strategies to support emotional regulation and independence

• Foster a safe, inclusive, and nurturing classroom environment

• Engage in CPD and contribute to the school's ongoing development

About You:

• QTS/QTLS or equivalent qualification

• Proven experience supporting children or young people with SEN, ideally in specialist settings

• Strong knowledge of autism and associated needs

• Calm, patient, and empathetic teaching style

• Excellent communication and teamwork skills

• Enhanced DBS on the Update Service (or willingness to obtain one)

What the School Offers:

• A supportive and inclusive school community focused on wellbeing and progress

• Small, well-equipped classes with strong support staff

• Bespoke CPD in autism, communication, and sensory integration

• Competitive salary with scope for progression

• Generous holidays and a healthy work-life balance

• Purpose-built facilities tailored to sensory and communication needs

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