Sen Teacher

Teaching Personnel Ltd.; Esher; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

Teaching Personnel Ltd. in Esher is seeking a dedicated Primary SEN Teacher to support pupils with Severe Learning Difficulties and autism at a specialist SEN satellite site.

You will plan personalised lessons and adapt teaching to each child's abilities, creating a safe, structured environment that promotes learning and development. The role requires QTS or equivalent, prior SEN experience, and excellent communication, organisation and teamwork.

Qualifications

• QTS or equivalent teaching qualification.
• Experience in a specialist SEN setting or with complex needs.
• Strong understanding of Autism and Severe Learning Difficulties (SLD).
• Experience adapting teaching methods to individual communication and sensory needs.
• Calm, patient, flexible and resilient approach.
• Ability to plan creative, accessible and meaningful learning experiences.
• Excellent communication, organisation and teamwork skills.
• Passion for supporting children with additional needs to reach their potential.

Responsibilities

• Plan and deliver personalised lessons tailored to each pupil.
• Support children with SLD, Autism and complex needs.
• Adapt curriculum, resources and teaching strategies for accessibility.
• Develop pupils' communication, social interaction and sensory skills.
• Encourage independence and positive behaviour through consistent support.
• Use appropriate communication methods and sensory strategies to promote participation.
• Monitor pupil progress and contribute to learning plans and EHCP targets.
• Build positive relationships with pupils and families.
• Work with teaching assistants, therapists and the SEN team.
• Maintain a safe, inclusive learning environment.

Skills

Communication skills

Teamwork skills

Autism awareness

SEN teaching experience

Education

Qualified Teacher Status (QTS) or equivalent

Job description

Location: Esher
Setting: Specialist Primary SEN Satellite Site
Hours: Monday-Friday | 8:45am-3:15pm
Contract: Full-Time | Long-Term

Are you a passionate and experienced Primary Teacher looking for an opportunity to make a meaningful difference in the lives of children with additional needs?

We are currently seeking a dedicated and knowledgeable Primary SEN Teacher to join a specialist SEN satellite site in Esher, supporting primary-aged pupils with Severe Learning Difficulties (SLD), Autism and associated complex needs.

This is an exciting opportunity for a compassionate, adaptable and creative teacher who can deliver engaging, personalised learning experiences tailored to each child's individual abilities and developmental needs.

You will play a key role in creating a safe, structured and nurturing environment where pupils feel valued, develop essential skills and are supported to reach their full potential.

As a Primary SEN Teacher, your responsibilities will include:

• Planning and delivering personalised lessons that meet the individual needs, abilities and learning goals of each pupil.
• Supporting children with Severe Learning Difficulties, Autism and associated complex learning needs.
• Adapting the curriculum, resources and teaching strategies to make learning accessible and engaging.
• Developing pupils' communication, social interaction and sensory regulation skills.
• Encouraging independence, confidence and positive behaviour through consistent support.
• Using appropriate communication methods and sensory strategies to promote participation and engagement.
• Monitoring pupil progress and contributing to individual learning plans and EHCP targets.
• Building positive, trusting relationships with pupils and their families.
• Working collaboratively with teaching assistants, therapists and the wider specialist SEN team.
• Maintaining a safe, inclusive and supportive learning environment that promotes learning and development.

The ideal candidate will have:

• Qualified Teacher Status (QTS) or an equivalent recognised teaching qualification.
• Previous teaching experience in a specialist SEN setting or experience supporting pupils with complex needs.
• A strong understanding of Autism, Severe Learning Difficulties and associated learning needs.
• Experience adapting teaching methods to accommodate individual communication, sensory and developmental needs.
• A calm, patient, flexible and resilient approach.
• The ability to plan creative, accessible and meaningful learning experiences.
• Excellent communication, organisation and teamwork skills.
• A genuine passion for supporting children with additional needs to develop and achieve their potential.

The setting offers specialist training in areas including Autism, sensory regulation, PDA, masking and supporting autistic learners.

This is an excellent opportunity to expand your specialist SEN knowledge, develop your teaching practice and gain valuable experience in a specialist primary setting.

You will have the opportunity to work alongside experienced professionals, develop your skills and contribute to a supportive team dedicated to improving outcomes for pupils with complex needs.

• A full-time, long-term teaching opportunity.
• A school day running