SEN Teacher

Reeson Education; Langstone; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A teaching recruitment agency in the UK is seeking an SEN Teacher for autism to join a vibrant and inclusive school in Portsmouth. This full-time role requires qualification as a teacher and experience with SEN. You'll create an engaging environment for autistic pupils, supported by a dedicated team. The position offers competitive pay, professional development, and a supportive workplace focused on the well-being of students and staff.

Benefits

Comprehensive training and induction programme

Competitive pay

Supportive work environment

Qualifications

• Successful teaching experience, preferably SEN.
• Knowledge of the National Curriculum.
• Ability to adapt teaching to meet pupil's needs.

Responsibilities

• Plan and teach well-structured, engaging, highly differentiated learning activities.
• Create resources and an environment that caters to students' needs.
• Fulfil full professional responsibilities of a class teacher.

Skills

Knowledge of effective teaching and learning strategies for autistic children

Ability to build effective, safe and trusting relationships with pupils

Good ICT skills

Education

Qualified teacher status or comparable overseas qualification

Job description

Overview

SEN Teacher – Autism. Excellent School Location – Portsmouth. Comprehensive training and induction programme. Competitive Pay. Inclusive, vibrant and friendly working environment.

We are looking to appoint an SEN teacher for a full‑time position starting as soon. The school is interested in teachers from mainstream and SEN school backgrounds with an interest in Autism who are passionate about supporting autistic pupils to access education both within school and in the local community. We are looking for individuals who are flexible, empathetic, creative, resilient and eager to learn as an SEN teacher.

Job Responsibilities

The successful SEN teacher applicant will fulfil the full professional responsibilities of a class teacher including all planning and assessment. The successful SEN teacher applicant will plan and teach well‑structured, engaging, enticing, highly differentiated learning activities. You will create resources and an environment that caters to the needs and special interests and motivations of individual students.

The successful SEN Teacher will be teaching a mixed KS3 class all of whom have a diagnosis of autism. The pupils follow a semi‑formal curriculum and you will be ably supported by a team of TAs all of whom are experienced and know the pupils, their routines and needs.

Qualifications & Experience

• Qualified teacher status or comparable overseas qualification
• Successful teaching experience (preferably SEN)
• Knowledge of the National Curriculum
• Knowledge of effective teaching and learning strategies for autistic children
• A good understanding of how autistic children learn
• Ability to adapt teaching to meet pupil's needs
• Ability to build effective, safe and trusting relationships with pupils
• Knowledge of guidance and requirements around safeguarding children
• Knowledge of effective strategies to support children emotional regulation
• Good ICT skills, particularly using ICT to support learning
• Some knowledge of autism

Staff

Based in Portsmouth, the school is looking for individuals who are flexible, empathetic, creative, resilient, and eager to learn. Staff are passionate about achieving the best possible outcome for their amazing students. It is a fun place to work and happiness and well‑being is an absolute priority for both the young people and staff team.

Equal Opportunities

Reeson Education is an Equal Opportunities employer and is committed to the highest standards of safeguarding and the promotion of the welfare of children, young people and adults.