SEN Teacher

TipTopJob; Chipping Barnet; On-site; GBP 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

Reeson Education is recruiting a dedicated SEN Teacher in Barnet to join a Year 1 class of 9 pupils with ASD and high sensory and communication needs from September 2026. The successful candidate will lead planning, delivering and assessing lessons tailored to EHCP outcomes.

You will work with therapies, family support, and a team of 4 Teaching Assistants to create a nurturing, structured, and engaging learning environment that facilitates progress academically, socially, and emotionally.

Qualifications

• QTS required.
• Experience teaching pupils with ASD and complex SEND needs.
• Strong understanding of communication and sensory-based learning approaches.
• Experience planning, assessing, and tracking progress for pupils below age-related expectations.
• Excellent classroom management and teamwork.

Responsibilities

• Plan, prepare, and deliver engaging lessons tailored to individual EHCP outcomes.
• Assess, monitor, and record pupil progress, adapting learning accordingly.
• Lead a team of Teaching Assistants to ensure high-quality support across the classroom.
• Create a positive, structured, and sensory-aware learning environment.
• Work collaboratively with therapists, parents, and multidisciplinary teams.
• Support pupils' communication, social development, and independence.

Skills

QTS

ASD experience

SEND approaches

Assessment & progress tracking

TA supervision

Education

Qualified Teacher Status (QTS)

Job description

A welcoming and well:resourced specialist school in Barnet is seeking a dedicated and compassionate SEN Teacher to join their team from September 2026.

This rewarding opportunity involves teaching a Year 1 class of 9 pupils with Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD), who are pre:verbal and have high sensory and communication needs. The class benefits from exceptional support, with a team of 4 experienced Teaching Assistants working alongside the class teacher.

The successful candidate will take full responsibility for the class, including planning, preparing, delivering and assessing lessons that meet the individual needs of pupils. You will create a nurturing, structured, and engaging learning environment that enables every child to make progress academically, socially, and emotionally. Working closely with therapists, support staff, and families, you will develop personalised learning programmes and monitor progress through ongoing assessment and review.

Key Responsibilities

• Plan, prepare, and deliver engaging lessons tailored to individual EHCP outcomes
• Assess, monitor, and record pupil progress, adapting learning accordingly
• Lead a team of 4 Teaching Assistants to ensure high:quality support across the classroom
• Create a positive, structured, and sensory:aware learning environment
• Work collaboratively with therapists, parents, and multidisciplinary teams
• Support pupils communication, social development, and independence

The Ideal Candidate Will Have

• Qualified Teacher Status (QTS)
• Experience teaching pupils with ASD and complex SEND needs
• A strong understanding of communication and sensory:based approaches to learning
• Experience planning, assessing, and tracking progress for pupils working below age:related expectations
• Excellent classroom management and teamwork skills
• A patient, resilient, and positive approach to teaching

The School Offers

• A highly supportive leadership team
• Excellent staffing ratios and specialist resources
• Ongoing CPD and career development opportunities
• A collaborative and inclusive working environment

This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced SEND practitioner or a mainstream teacher looking to transition into a specialist setting.

The school is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. All appointments are subject to an enhanced DBS check and satisfactory references.

Reeson Education is an Equal Opportunities employer and is committed to the highest standards of safeguarding and the promotion of the welfare of children, young people and adults and expects all staff to share this commitment.

Please note, where a salary or daily rate range is stated, the higher rate applies to candidates who meet the enhanced experience, training or qualification requirements specified within the advert. All daily/hourly rates quoted are inclusive of holiday pay at 12.07