SEN Teacher

Teaching Personnel; Pennington; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

An educational staffing agency is seeking a full-time SEN Teacher to work in the Lymington area with secondary-aged students facing challenges such as autism and Asperger's. Successful candidates will create engaging lessons, support student development, and work collaboratively within a dedicated team. Benefits include competitive pay and professional development opportunities. The application process includes background checks for safeguarding purposes.

Benefits

Competitive pay rates

Free CPD courses

Dedicated consultant support

Opportunities for career progression

Discounts on educational resources

Qualifications

• Experience in supporting children with SEN needs.
• Ability to create inclusive learning environments.
• Hold a full UK driving licence due to rural location.

Responsibilities

• Plan engaging lessons tailored to students with autism and Asperger’s.
• Create a positive and inclusive classroom environment.
• Implement strategies to encourage participation and progress.
• Support students in developing resilience, confidence and independence.
• Collaborate with colleagues and parents for consistent support.

Skills

Empathy

Strong communication

Organisational skills

Teamwork

Education

Qualified Teacher Status (QTS)

6 months of childcare experience

Job description

Location & Hours

Location: Lymington area.

Hours: 8:20am to 4pm.

Age Group: 11-16.

Role Overview

We are seeking an experienced SEN Teacher to join a welcoming and supportive educational setting. The position is full-time with an immediate or January start, working with secondary-aged students (11-16) who have severe autism and Asperger's. The ideal thrives on creating inclusive learning environments and delivering tailored lessons that meet individual needs, helping students develop confidence, independence, and essential life skills.

Key Responsibilities

• Planning and engaging lessons tailored to students with autism and Asperger’s.
• Creating a positive and inclusive classroom environment.
• Implementing strategies to encourage participation and progress.
• Supporting students in developing resilience, confidence and independence.
• Working collaboratively with colleagues and parents to ensure consistent support.

Qualifications and Experience

• Qualified Teacher Status (QTS).
• Minimum 6 months of childcare experience, ideally supporting children with SEN needs.
• A patient, empathetic and positive approach to teaching.
• Strong communication and organisational skills.
• Ability to work effectively as part of a team.
• Full UK driving licence – essential due to the rural location.

Benefits and Support

• Competitive pay rates plus weekly pay through PAYE.
• Access to free CPD courses> and ongoing training opportunities.
• A dedicated consultant to guide and support you throughout your placement.
• Opportunities for career progression and long‑term roles.
• Discounts on educational resources and wellbeing support.

Application Process

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’.

We are an equal opportunity employer.