Sen Teacher

Starfyn Recruitment; New Addington; On-site; GBP 37,000 - 49,000; Full time

Job summary

Starfyn Recruitment is seeking an empathetic, energetic SEN Teacher to join a specialist school in Croydon on a long‑term, full‑time basis. The role supports students aged 3–19 with Autism and complex learning, communication and sensory needs.

The ideal candidate will have QTS or an equivalent qualification, experience with autism or related SEN needs, and the ability to plan differentiated lessons, work with EHCP targets and lead a structured, inclusive classroom environment.

Qualifications

• Qualified Teacher Status (QTS) or an appropriate recognised teaching qualification.
• Experience teaching pupils with Autism, SLD, PMLD, communication needs or complex learning difficulties.
• Confidence planning and delivering highly differentiated lessons.
• Experience supporting pupils working significantly below age-related expectations.
• Strong classroom and behaviour-management skills.
• Experience working alongside Teaching Assistants and directing classroom support effectively.
• Patient, resilient and caring approach.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills.
• Understanding of sensory regulation, communication strategies and individualised learning.
• Experience working with EHCPs and contributing towards individual pupil targets.
• Genuine enthusiasm for helping children and young people make meaningful progress.
• Strong safeguarding awareness.

Responsibilities

• Plan and deliver engaging, accessible and differentiated lessons.
• Adapt teaching to meet the individual learning, communication and sensory needs of pupils.
• Support students to make progress towards their EHCP and individual learning outcomes.
• Create a positive, structured and nurturing classroom environment.
• Lead and effectively deploy Teaching Assistants and Learning Support Assistants.
• Support pupils with Autism, complex learning difficulties and communication needs.
• Deliver learning through individual, small-group and whole-class activities.
• Monitor, assess and record pupil progress.
• Support pupils with emotional regulation and behaviours that may challenge.
• Work collaboratively with SENCOs, therapists, families and other professionals.
• Promote pupils' independence, communication, confidence and life skills.
• Actively participate in staff meetings, reviews and wider school activities.
• Always follow the school's Safeguarding and Health & Safety procedures.
• Where required, work alongside support staff assisting pupils with physical, medical and personal-care needs.

Job description

SEN Teacher

Croydon

£201 - £267 Per Day PAYE

We are looking for an empathetic, energetic and passionate SEN Teacher to join the Starfyn Education Family in a long‑term, full‑time role within one of our specialist SEN schools in Croydon!

The school supports students aged 3-19 who have a primary diagnosis of Autism, alongside a range of complex learning, communication and sensory needs. Their focus is on helping every child and young person reach their individual potential, from developing communication and sensory regulation through to independence and essential life skills.

We are looking for a qualified teacher who genuinely wants to make a difference to pupils with additional needs. The successful candidate will be responsible for creating an engaging, structured and inclusive classroom environment, adapting lessons and learning activities to meet a wide range of individual abilities and needs.

The school is a vibrant, supportive and friendly community that values staff who are committed to helping children and young adults lead positive and fulfilling lives.

If you are an experienced SEN Teacher, or a qualified mainstream teacher looking to move into specialist education, this could be an excellent opportunity to build a rewarding long‑term career while making an AMAZING difference to young people's lives!

The Role:

• Employment Type - Agency (Long-Term, Temporary or Temporary to Permanent)
• Days Required - Monday to Friday, 8.30am to 4.30pm, Term Time Only (Full-Time)
• Pay - £201 to £267 per day PAYE, dependent on experience

The Ideal Candidate will:

To be considered for the role, previous teaching experience within a School, College or Specialist Provision is highly desirable. We are particularly interested in candidates who have:

• Qualified Teacher Status (QTS) or an appropriate recognised teaching qualification.
• Experience teaching pupils with Autism, SLD, PMLD, communication needs or complex learning difficulties.
• Confidence planning and delivering highly differentiated lessons.
• Experience supporting pupils working significantly below age-related expectations.
• Strong classroom and behaviour-management skills.
• Experience working alongside Teaching Assistants and directing classroom support effectively.
• A patient, resilient and caring approach.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills.
• An understanding of sensory regulation, communication strategies and individualised learning.
• Experience working with EHCPs and contributing towards individual pupil targets.
• A genuine enthusiasm for helping children and young people make meaningful progress.
• A strong understanding of safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children.

Previous specialist SEN teaching experience is preferable; however, we would also consider qualified mainstream teachers who have a genuine passion for moving into SEN education.

Your Main Duties:

• Plan and deliver engaging, accessible and differentiated lessons.
• Adapt teaching to meet the individual learning, communication and sensory needs of pupils.
• Support students to make progress towards their EHCP and individual learning outcomes.
• Create a positive, structured and nurturing classroom environment.
• Lead and effectively deploy Teaching Assistants and Learning Support Assistants.
• Support pupils with Autism, complex learning difficulties and communication needs.
• Deliver learning through individual, small-group and whole-class activities.
• Monitor, assess and record pupil progress.

  Support pupils with emotional regulation and behaviours that may challenge.

• Work collaboratively with SENCOs, therapists, families and other professionals.
• Promote pupils' independence, communication, confidence and life skills.
• Actively participate in staff meetings, reviews and wider school activities.
• Always follow the school's Safeguarding and Health & Safety procedures.
• Where required, work alongside support staff assisting pupils with physical, medical and personal‑care needs. Appropriate training will be provided.

As an agency worker, you are paid for the days you have worked. Therefore, you will not ordinarily be paid during the school holidays.

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