Sen Teacher

TeacherActive Limited.; Carshalton; On-site; GBP 28,000 - 36,000; Full time

Job summary

TeacherActive Limited is seeking an experienced SEN Teacher to join a specialist SEND school in the Sutton area, working with Post-16 learners up to 19 years old.

The role involves delivering highly differentiated lessons for students with autism, PMLD and complex needs, coordinating with Speech and Language Therapists, Occupational Therapists and support staff to promote communication, independence and wellbeing.

Qualifications

• QTS, QTLS or an equivalent recognised teaching qualification.
• Previous teaching experience within a SEND/special school is essential.
• Experience teaching Post-16 SEND students is essential.
• Ability to work with learners up to 19 years old and support complex needs.
• Eligibility to work in the UK and DBS requirements.

Responsibilities

• Plan and deliver highly differentiated lessons for Post-16 SEND students.
• Support learners with autism, PMLD, SLD and complex needs.
• Develop communication, independence and life skills.
• Prepare learners for greater independence and adulthood.
• Collaborate with Speech and Language Therapists, OTs and support staff.

Skills

Post-16 SEND

Multidisciplinary teamwork

Makaton / AAC

Education

QTS / QTLS or equivalent

Experience in SEND school

Tools

Makaton

AAC devices

Communication switches

Job description

Job Title: SEN Teacher
Location: Sutton, South London
Start Date: ASAP
Contract: Full-time, long-term
Age Group: Post-16 - teaching learners up to 19 years old

• Are you an experienced SEN Teacher with QTS, QTLS or an equivalent recognised teaching qualification?

• Do you have previous experience teaching Post-16 learners within a SEND/special school?

• Are you a passionate SEN Teacher confident supporting young people with Autism, PMLD, SLD and complex learning needs?

TeacherActive is currently seeking a dedicated and experienced SEN Teacher to join a specialist SEND school in the Sutton area, working specifically with Post-16 students up to 19 years old.

The school supports autistic learners with multiple and complex barriers to learning. Students may also have severe learning difficulties, sensory processing needs, physical disabilities and complex medical requirements.

The successful SEN Teacher will work primarily with Post-16 learners, helping them develop their communication, independence, life skills, social interaction and emotional wellbeing as they prepare for adulthood.

As an SEN Teacher, you will plan and deliver highly differentiated learning tailored to students with PMLD, SLD, autism, sensory processing needs and complex medical requirements. You will work alongside an experienced multidisciplinary team including Speech and Language Therapists, Occupational Therapists, physiotherapists, support assistants and healthcare professionals.

The successful SEN Teacher must have:

• QTS, QTLS or an equivalent recognised teaching qualification

• Previous teaching experience within a SEND/special school - essential

• Experience working with Post-16 SEND students - essential

• Confidence and experience teaching young people up to 19 years old - essential

• Experience supporting learners with Autism, PMLD, SLD and complex SEND

• Knowledge of sensory curriculum approaches and intensive interaction

• Experience using Makaton, AAC, communication switches or other alternative communication methods

• Experience supporting students with physical disabilities and complex medical needs

• Knowledge and experience of working towards individual EHCP outcomes

• A calm, patient, compassionate and adaptable approach

• Strong communication and interpersonal skills

• The ability to work effectively within a multidisciplinary team

• The right to work in the UK

• The ability and willingness to obtain an Enhanced Child and Adult Workforce DBS and register it on the DBS Update Service - essential

Key Responsibilities:

• Plan and deliver engaging, highly differentiated lessons for Post-16 SEND students

• Support learners with PMLD, SLD, autism and complex learning needs

• Develop communication, independence and functional life skills

• Prepare Post-16 learners for greater independence and adulthood

• Support sensory regulation, social interaction and emotional wellbeing

• Use Makaton, AAC devices, communication switches and sensory-based approaches

• Work closely with Speech