SEN Teacher

Teach Now; England; On-site; GBP 36,000 - 54,000; Full time

Job summary

Teach Now is seeking an SEN Teacher in Hertfordshire to lead a class of up to eight learners, delivering personalised lessons and collaborating with therapists and learning support staff.

The role operates 8:30am to 3:30pm, Monday to Friday (term time only). A QTS and SEN experience are essential, plus a valid UK driving licence and access to a car. Salary is on the national pay scales (M1 to UPS3) with placement based on experience.

Qualifications

• Qualified Teacher Status (QTS) is required.
• Experience teaching or supporting learners with special educational needs is essential.
• A full UK driving licence and access to a car is required.

Responsibilities

• Plan and deliver personalised SEN lessons for a small class.
• Adapt teaching to learners' communication and learning needs.
• Support independence, life skills and preparation for adulthood.
• Work with learning support assistants, therapists and families.
• Assess and record progress against individual learning goals.
• Contribute to education, health and care plan targets.

Skills

SEN experience

Communication

Teamwork

Inclusive education

Creative lesson planning

Education

QTS

Job description

Position: SEN Teacher

Contract Type: Full-time Permanent Work

Start Date: 04/01/2027

Location: Hertfordshire, UK

Salary: 35,602 - 54,328 M1 to UPS3 (national teacher pay scales)

Salary will be determined based on experience and position on the Main Pay Range.

Hours of work: 8:30am to 3:30pm, Monday to Friday (term time only)

Email: (url removed)

Contact Name: Danna Crous

About the Role:

Looking for your next SEN Teacher role in a supportive specialist school? You will lead a class of up to eight learners, with education, care and therapy working together. As an SEN Teacher, you can tailor lessons to build communication, independence and confidence.

The school supports learners aged 5 to 19 in rural Hertfordshire, with a collaborative team around each class. You will work alongside learning support assistants and therapists, with specialist training to develop your practice. If you enjoy nurturing steady progress, this is a role worth exploring with Teach Now.

Requirements:

• Qualified Teacher Status (QTS)


• Experience teaching or supporting learners with special educational needs and disabilities


• A full UK driving licence and access to a car

Key Responsibilities:

• Plan and deliver personalised lessons as an SEN Teacher for a small class


• Adapt teaching to learners communication and learning needs


• Support independence, life skills and preparation for adulthood


• Work with learning support assistants, therapists and families


• Assess and record progress against individual learning goals


• Contribute to education, health and care plan targets

The Ideal Candidate Will:

• Bring a nurturing, adaptable approach to teaching


• Show patience and consistency when supporting progress


• Have strong communication and teamwork skills


• Be committed to inclusive education


• Bring creativity to personalised lesson planning

We are committed to promoting equality and challenging discrimination. Teach Now is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people, and vulnerable adults and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. This post will be subject to an Enhanced DBS Clearance.