Sen Teacher

Teaching Personnel; Fakenham; On-site; GBP 22,000 - 33,000; Full time

Job summary

Teaching Personnel in Fakenham is seeking a dedicated Year 7 SEN Teacher to join a welcoming special school on a temporary basis from 3 September to 2 October 2026.

You will teach a Year 7 class, adapting lessons for learners with Communication and Interaction difficulties, and collaborate with teaching assistants to create an inclusive, engaging environment. A valid UK driving licence and Enhanced DBS registered on Update Service are essential.

Qualifications

• Qualified Teacher Status (QTS) is required or essential.
• Enhanced DBS (Children’s Barred List) registered on Update Service is essential.
• UK driving licence is essential for this role.
• All applicants must have the appropriate safeguarding checks and qualifications.

Responsibilities

• Teach and support a Year 7 class throughout the school day.
• Plan and deliver engaging, accessible lessons for individual needs.
• Build positive relationships with pupils and staff.
• Support students with communication and interaction difficulties.
• Work with teaching assistants and other staff to promote learning.
• Promote positive behaviour, confidence and independence.
• Adapt teaching approaches to meet diverse learning needs.

Skills

SEN teaching

Behaviour management

Lesson planning

Teamwork

Education

QTS

Job description

Year 7 SEN Teacher Needed!

Location: Fakenham

Age Range: 5‑16 years

Start Date: 3 September 2026

Days: Monday–Friday

Hours: 8:30am–3:30pm

We are seeking an enthusiastic, caring and committed SEN Teacher to join a welcoming special school on a temporary basis, supporting a Year 7 class from 3 September to 2 October 2026.

The school caters for students aged 5‑16 with Communication and Interaction difficulties, and the successful candidate will play an important role in creating a supportive, engaging and inclusive learning environment.

A valid UK driving licence is essential for this role. Applicants must also hold an Enhanced DBS (Children’s Barred List) registered on the Update Service to enable a faster application process.

The Role

You will be responsible for:

• Teaching and supporting a Year 7 class throughout the school day.
• Planning and delivering engaging, accessible lessons appropriate to individual needs.
• Building positive and trusting relationships with pupils.
• Supporting students with communication and interaction difficulties.
• Working closely with teaching assistants and other members of staff.
• Promoting positive behaviour, confidence and independence.
• Adapting teaching approaches to meet a range of individual learning needs.
• Contributing to a safe, nurturing and inclusive classroom environment.

The Ideal Candidate

We are looking for a teacher who is:

• Patient, nurturing and enthusiastic.
• Confident working with students with additional needs.
• Able to adapt lessons and communication styles to meet individual needs.
• Calm and consistent when supporting students with behavioural or communication challenges.
• A strong team player with excellent communication skills.
• Committed to helping every student achieve their potential.
• Experience within a special school or with pupils with Communication and Interaction difficulties would be highly desirable, although we would also welcome applications from teachers with strong mainstream experience and a genuine interest in SEND.

If you are a dedicated teacher looking for a rewarding temporary opportunity where you can make a real difference to young people's lives, we would love to hear from you.

All applicants will require the appropriate qualifications and training for this role. Please see the FAQ’s on the Teaching Personnel website for details.

All pay rates quoted will be inclusive of 12.07% statutory holiday pay. This advert is for a temporary position. In some cases, the option to make this role permanent may become available at a later date.

Teaching Personnel is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. We undertake safeguarding checks on all workers in accordance with DfE statutory guidance ‘Keeping Children Safe in Education’ this may also include an online search as part of our due diligence on shortlisted applicants.

We offer all our registered candidates FREE child protection and prevent duty training. All candidates must undertake or have undertaken a valid enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check. Full assistance provided.

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