SEN Teacher

London Teaching Pool, Ltd; Edgware; On-site; GBP 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

London Teaching Pool, Ltd is seeking a passionate Class Teacher to join a specialist SEN school in the Edgware area. You will hold QTS and work with pupils aged 4-11 with severe and complex learning difficulties, including autism, in a supportive, multi-disciplinary environment.

You will plan and deliver differentiated lessons, lead a team of teaching assistants, monitor progress, and contribute to curriculum development. Flexible working arrangements are considered wherever possible.

Qualifications

• Qualified teachers holding QTS.
• Experience working with children with SEN, autism or complex learning difficulties.
• Ability to plan and deliver differentiated lessons for individual learning needs.
• Passion for supporting children with additional needs to reach full potential.

Responsibilities

• Plan and deliver differentiated, engaging lessons that meet individual learning needs.
• Lead and manage teaching assistants to ensure high-quality teaching and support.
• Monitor, assess and record pupils' progress and development.
• Create a positive, safe and stimulating learning environment.
• Collaborate with parents, carers and the multidisciplinary team.

Skills

QTS

SEN experience

Differentiated lesson planning

Student support focus

Education

Qualified Teacher Status (QTS)

Job description

Do you hold Qualified Teacher Status (QTS), or are you currently working towards it?

Do you have experience working with children with SEN, autism or complex learning difficulties?

Are you confident planning and delivering differentiated lessons to meet individual learning needs?

Are you passionate about supporting children with additional needs to achieve their full potential?

The Opportunity

We are seeking a passionate, dedicated and enthusiastic Class Teacher to join a highly regarded specialist SEN school in the Edgware area.

The school supports pupils aged 4-11 with severe and complex learning difficulties, including autism and associated needs. With small class sizes, excellent staff support and a strong multidisciplinary approach, this is an excellent opportunity for a teacher looking to make a real difference in children's lives.

What the School Offers

Competitive salary of MPS/UPS plus SEN allowance.

Small class sizes with a strong teaching assistant team.

Excellent staffing ratios, typically one teacher to three TA's.

Comprehensive induction and a named mentor for early-career teachers.

Dedicated CPD budget and access to specialist SEN training.

On-site multidisciplinary support, including speech and language therapists, occupational therapists, physiotherapists and educational psychologists.

Opportunities to lead and develop your own classroom team.

Flexible working arrangements considered wherever possible.

The Role

As Class Teacher, you will take responsibility for planning, delivering and assessing a broad, balanced and engaging curriculum tailored to pupils with severe and complex learning difficulties, including autism.

Your responsibilities will include:

Planning and delivering differentiated, engaging lessons that meet individual learning needs.

Leading and managing a team of teaching assistants to ensure high-quality teaching and support.

Monitoring, assessing and recording pupils' progress and development.

Creating a positive, safe and stimulating learning environment.

Implementing effective positive behaviour management strategies.

Working collaboratively with parents, carers and the wider multidisciplinary team.

Supporting pupils' communication, social, emotional and physical development.

Contributing to curriculum development and whole-school improvement.

Supporting pupils to develop independence and prepare for future transitions.

The Ideal Candidate

We are keen to hear from:

Qualified teachers holding QTS.

Teachers eligible for QTS or currently working towards qualification within three years.

Experienced SEN teachers and practitioners.

Mainstream teachers looking to transition into specialist SEN education.

You will be passionate about inclusive education, patient, adaptable and committed to helping children with complex needs reach their full potential.

Previous experience within SEN, autism or complex learning difficulties would be beneficial, but applications from strong mainstream teachers looking to develop their SEN experience are also welcomed.