SEN Teacher

senploy; Plymouth; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

A supportive educational organization in Plymouth is seeking a dedicated teacher to support a young person with complex needs. The role involves delivering engaging lessons and fostering life skills development in a post-16 setting. Ideal candidates will be qualified teachers with experience in special educational needs. Strong patience and creativity are essential. This position provides an opportunity to make a significant impact on a young person's learning and confidence.

Qualifications

• Strong patience, creativity, and adaptability are essential.
• Ability to make learning enjoyable and confidence-building.
• Experience with students with sensory sensitivities, epilepsy or visual impairments.

Responsibilities

• Deliver engaging lessons in maths, literacy, and practical skills.
• Support students' independence and life skills.
• Plan physical and sensory activities to help students stay engaged.
• Provide patient support and reassurance throughout the day.

Skills

Patient

Creative

Adaptability

Understanding of sensory sensitivities

Education

Qualified teacher with SEN or post-16 experience

Job description

We're seeking a patient, creative, and dedicated teacher to support a young person with complex needs in a post-16 setting. This is a unique opportunity to combine academic learning with life skills development and make a real difference.

Responsibilities

• Deliver engaging lessons in maths, literacy and practical skills tailored to the student's abilities.
• Support independence and life skills, including personal care and self-care routines, preparing simple food and drinks safely, social skills such as ordering in cafés, asking for help, and navigating familiar community spaces.
• Plan physical and sensory activities to help the student stay regulated and engaged.
• Provide focused, patient support, responding to questions and reassurance needs throughout the day.

Qualifications

• Qualified teacher with SEN or post-16 experience.
• Strong patience, adaptability and creativity.
• Ability to make learning meaningful, enjoyable and confidence-building.
• Understanding of strategies for students with sensory sensitivities, epilepsy or visual impairments.
• Work within a supportive, innovative team.
• Make a real impact on a young person's learning, independence and confidence.
• Opportunity to develop and implement creative teaching strategies.