Sen Teacher

Harris Lee; Greater London; On-site; GBP 37,870 - 56,154; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Membership of a West London Teaching School Alliance

Strong commitment to staff CPD and career development

Job summary

Harris Lee is seeking a dedicated SEN Teacher to join an established all-age special school in Uxbridge. The role involves supporting pupils with severe and complex learning needs aged 7 to 19, delivering tailored education and working closely with a multidisciplinary team.

This permanent, full-time position offers a competitive salary of up to £61,651 for experienced candidates, along with full SEN allowance. The school emphasizes a strong commitment to staff development and inclusive practices.

Qualifications

• Hands-on experience teaching pupils with severe and complex learning needs.
• Concrete experience of behaviour support strategies within a complex SEN environment.
• Familiarity with EHCP processes and statutory documentation.

Responsibilities

• Support pupils aged 7 to 19 with severe and complex learning needs.
• Lead a class with TA support and deliver a highly differentiated curriculum.
• Work closely with a multidisciplinary team including Speech and Language Therapy.

Skills

Experience with severe and complex learning needs

Behaviour support strategies

Familiarity with EHCP processes

Commitment to inclusive practice

Team Teach

Makaton

PECS

Education

PGCE or equivalent

UK QTS

Job description

SEN Teacher — Severe & Complex Learning Needs

Location: Uxbridge, UB8 (Outer London)

Salary: £37,870 - £56,154 (MPS1-UPS3 Outer London) plus SEN Allowance £2,787 - £5,497. Realistic ceiling around £61,651 for an experienced candidate.

Contract: Permanent, full-time, term time

Start: September 2026 (earlier start considered for the right candidate)

The Role

An exceptional permanent opportunity has arisen for a SEN Teacher to join an established all-age special school in Uxbridge supporting pupils aged 7 to 19 with severe and complex learning needs.

The cohort includes pupils with SLD, PMLD, autism, sensory processing differences and complex communication needs. The school offers day, residential and short‑break provision and is run by a religious order with a strong Christian ethos.

This is a class teacher role within a well‑resourced, structured environment where Positive Behaviour Support (PBS) and Thrive are embedded across the whole school. You will lead a class with TA support, deliver a highly differentiated curriculum aligned to individual EHCP outcomes, contribute to Annual Reviews, and work closely with a strong multidisciplinary team including Speech and Language Therapy, Occupational Therapy, Physiotherapy and Educational Psychology.

About You

• PGCE (or equivalent) and UK QTS
• Hands‑on experience teaching pupils with severe and complex learning needs in a specialist setting
• Concrete experience of behaviour support strategies within a complex SEN environment
• Familiarity with EHCP processes and statutory documentation
• Specialist tools such as Team Teach, PBS, Makaton, PECS and sensory regulation strategies (desirable — training available for the right candidate)
• Commitment to inclusive practice and the school's Christian ethos (staff of any faith or none are welcomed; all staff are asked to uphold the school's values)

What’s On Offer

• Permanent contract with a well‑established special school
• Outer London salary plus full SEN Allowance – up to approximately £61,651 for experienced candidates
• Membership of a West London Teaching School Alliance
• Strong commitment to staff CPD and career development
• Established whole‑school PBS and Thrive frameworks
• Multidisciplinary team support (SaLT, OT, Physio, Ed Psych)