SEN Teacher

Balfor Recruitment Group; City Of London; On-site; GBP 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Dedicated Balfor Education consultant

QTS pay - paid to scale

Full-time and part-time opportunities

Job summary

Balfor Education is seeking a passionate SEN Teacher with QTS to join a specialist school in West Wickham, supporting pupils aged 5-19 with SEMH, Autism and SLCN. The role involves planning differentiated lessons and working with a dedicated school team.

There are full-time and part-time opportunities, with Monday to Friday 8:30am-3:30pm hours and QTS pay scaled to the appropriate pay scale. A supportive consultant from Balfor Education will assist throughout the placement.

Qualifications

• QTS or recognised equivalent required.
• Experience teaching pupils with SEN/SEND is highly desirable.
• Strong understanding of differentiated and inclusive teaching.

Responsibilities

• Plan and deliver high-quality SEN lessons tailored to individual needs.
• Collaborate with Teaching Assistants, SEN staff, therapists and school teams.
• Assess pupil progress and adapt teaching to EHCP outcomes.

Skills

SEN/SEND teaching experience

QTS (Qualified Teacher Status)

Differentiated instruction

EHCP understanding

Strong communication & teamwork

Education

Qualified Teacher Status (QTS) or recognized equivalent

Job description

SEN Teacher - QTS

Hours: Monday to Friday, 8:30am - 3:30pm

Pay: QTS - Paid to Scale

Positions: Short-term and Long-term opportunities available

About the Role

Are you a passionate SEN Teacher with QTS looking to make a real difference to children and young people?

Balfor Education is recruiting for a QTS-qualified SEN Teacher to join a specialist school in West Wickham, supporting pupils aged 5-19 with SEMH, Autism and Speech, Language and Communication Needs (SLCN).

The school provides a supportive, structured environment with modern facilities designed to promote learning, independence, communication and wellbeing.

The Role

As an SEN Teacher, you will plan and deliver engaging, differentiated lessons tailored to individual needs. You will work closely with Teaching Assistants, SEN staff, therapists and the wider school team to create a safe, nurturing and inclusive learning environment.

Key Responsibilities

• Plan and deliver high-quality, differentiated SEN lessons.
• Support pupils with SEMH, Autism and SLCN.
• Deliver learning in line with EHCP outcomes and individual targets.
• Build positive relationships and promote confidence, independence and resilience.
• Use effective behaviour management and de-escalation strategies.
• Support emotional regulation and engagement in learning.
• Assess and monitor pupil progress, adapting teaching where required.
• Work collaboratively with Teaching Assistants, therapists and other professionals.
• Promote safeguarding, wellbeing and positive behaviour.
• Contribute to pupils' wider development and the life of the school.

Requirements

• Qualified Teacher Status (QTS) or recognised equivalent.
• Previous SEN/SEND teaching experience is highly desirable.
• Experience supporting pupils with Autism, SEMH and/or SLCN.
• Strong understanding of differentiated and inclusive teaching.
• Confident classroom and behaviour management skills.
• Understanding of EHCPs and individualised learning.
• Patient, resilient and nurturing approach.
• Excellent communication and teamwork skills.
• Commitment to safeguarding and pupil wellbeing.

What We Offer

• QTS pay - paid to scale.
• Full-time and part-time opportunities.
• Short-term and long-term positions.
• Monday to Friday, 8:30am - 3:30pm.
• Specialist SEN teaching experience.
• Support from your dedicated Balfor Education consultant.
• The opportunity to make a genuine difference to pupils' lives.

Safeguarding & Compliance

• Enhanced DBS registered on the Update Service, or willingness to obtain a new Enhanced DBS.
• Satisfactory professional references covering a minimum of 2 years, including the most recent employer.
• All required safeguarding and compliance checks must be completed before starting.