Sen Teacher

Supply Desk Ltd; Northampton; On-site; GBP 29,000 - 45,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

£100 referral bonus

Job summary

Supply Desk Ltd is recruiting a SEN Teacher for a Northampton school. The role involves planning and delivering differentiated lessons for students with a range of special educational needs, including ASD, ADHD and SEMH.

You will develop IEPs, track progress, and work with TAs and external professionals. The successful candidate will hold QTS, have SEN experience (desirable), and demonstrate strong classroom management and communication skills.

Qualifications

• QTS essential.
• SEN experience desirable.
• Strong understanding of a range of SEN and effective support strategies.
• Patient, empathetic, and adaptable approach to teaching.
• Excellent classroom management and communication skills.
• Ability to build positive relationships with students, staff and families.
• Commitment to inclusive education and ongoing professional development.
• Enhanced DBS check and professional references required or willing to obtain.

Responsibilities

• Plan and deliver engaging, differentiated lessons tailored to meet a range of SEN needs.
• Support students with ASD, ADHD, SEMH and learning difficulties.
• Develop and implement IEPs and personalised learning strategies.
• Create a safe, structured, and inclusive classroom environment.
• Use varied teaching approaches to match individual learning styles.
• Monitor, assess, and track student progress and adapt strategies.
• Collaborate with teaching assistants, SENCOs, and external professionals.
• Promote positive behaviour and social/emotional skills.
• Communicate progress and wellbeing updates with parents and carers.

Skills

Differentiated lessons

SEN support

IEPs

Inclusive classroom

Progress monitoring

Collaboration

Behaviour management

Parent communication

Education

QTS

SEN experience desirable

Job description

Role: SEN Teacher
Location: Northampton, Northamptonshire
Contract: Full-time – Temporary to Permanent
Start Date: November 2026
Salary: £29,344 – £44,919 (MPS/UPS)

This school in Northampton provides a supportive and inclusive environment for students with Special Educational Needs (SEN). The school is committed to ensuring that every student receives a high-quality, personalized education that supports both their academic progress and personal development. With a strong focus on wellbeing, inclusion, and tailored support, staff work collaboratively to create a nurturing setting where all learners can thrive and achieve their full potential.

• Plan and deliver engaging, differentiated lessons tailored to meet a range of special educational needs.
• Support students with a variety of needs, including ASD, ADHD, SEMH, and learning difficulties.
• Develop and implement Individual Education Plans (IEPs) and personalized learning strategies.
• Create a safe, structured, and inclusive classroom environment that supports learning and emotional wellbeing.
• Use a range of teaching approaches to engage students and support their individual learning styles.
• Monitor, assess, and track student progress, adapting teaching strategies accordingly.
• Work closely with teaching assistants, SENCOs, and external professionals to support student development.
• Promote positive behaviour and support students in developing social and emotional skills.
• Communicate effectively with parents and carers, providing regular updates on progress and wellbeing.

• Qualified Teacher Status (QTS) is essential.
• Experience working with SEN students is highly desirable.
• Strong understanding of a range of special educational needs and effective support strategies.
• Patient, empathetic, and adaptable approach to teaching.
• Excellent classroom management and communication skills.
• Ability to build positive relationships with students, staff, and families.
• Commitment to inclusive education and ongoing professional development.
• Holds (or is willing to obtain) an Enhanced DBS check and professional references.

We offer a £100 referral fee for successful referrals of friends or colleagues who complete 5 or more shifts. Supply Desk is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. All successful applicants will be required to complete an enhanced DBS check and adhere to safer recruitment standards.