Sen Teacher

Reed; Essex; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 42,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Excellent professional development

Wellbeing support package

Supportive staff team

Job summary

Reed is seeking a full-time SEN Teacher to join a well-established special school in Essex on a 1-year fixed-term maternity cover starting in October 2026. The school supports learners aged 3-19 with a range of needs including Severe Learning Difficulties (SLD), Profound and Multiple Learning Difficulties (PMLD), and Autism.

You will deliver engaging, personalised learning experiences within a collaborative multidisciplinary team, supporting learners to reach their potential and progress.

Qualifications

• Commitment to achieving the best outcomes for every learner.
• High expectations for themselves and their students.
• Energy, enthusiasm and a positive attitude in the classroom.
• Ability to create engaging, motivating, and enjoyable learning experiences.
• Strong communication and teamwork skills.
• Experience working with children with SEN in specialist or mainstream settings.

Responsibilities

• Deliver engaging, personalised learning experiences for learners.
• Collaborate within a multi-disciplinary team to support learners.
• Create a positive, nurturing and inspiring learning environment.

Skills

SEN experience

Teamwork

Communication

Classroom management

Positive attitude

Job description

SEN Teacher - 1 Year Fixed-Term Maternity Cover

Are you a passionate and dedicated teacher looking to make a real difference in the lives of children and young people with additional needs?

An exciting opportunity has arisen for a full-time SEN Teacher to join a well-established and highly supportive special school on a 1-year fixed-term maternity cover contract, starting in October 2026. The school supports learners aged 3-19 with a range of needs including Severe Learning Difficulties (SLD), Profound and Multiple Learning Difficulties (PMLD), and Autism.

The Role

You will be responsible for delivering engaging, personalised learning experiences that enable every learner to achieve their full potential. Working within a collaborative multi-disciplinary team, you will play a key role in creating a positive, nurturing, and inspiring learning environment.

We're Looking For Someone Who:

• Is committed to achieving the very best outcomes for every learner
• Maintains high expectations for themselves and their students
• Brings energy, enthusiasm, and a positive attitude to the classroom
• Creates engaging, motivating, and enjoyable learning experiences
• Has strong communication and teamwork skills
• Has experience working with children with SEN, either in a specialist or mainstream setting

What's On Offer?

• MPS + SEN Allowance
• Full-time, fixed-term contract (maternity cover)
• Supportive and welcoming staff team
• Excellent professional development opportunities
• Wellbeing support package
• Opportunity to make a genuine impact on learners' progress and development
• ECT applications welcome with strong support and induction available

This is a fantastic opportunity for a teacher who is passionate about inclusive education and wants to be part of a school where learners are at the heart of everything they do.