SEN Teacher

EmpowerED; Slough; On-site; GBP 28,000 - 36,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pay

SEN allowance

Small class sizes

Supportive leadership

Well-resourced provision

Dedicated PPA time

PD opportunities

Rewarding role

Job summary

EmpowerED, in partnership with a welcoming SEN school in Berkshire, is seeking an experienced SEN Teacher to join a new provision supporting pupils with complex needs.

You will lead a small class, deliver differentiated lessons, and plan with allocated PPA time. The role emphasizes calm, nurturing teaching, behaviour support, and collaboration with the leadership team to drive progress.

Qualifications

• Experience teaching pupils with complex SEND needs.
• Proficient in PECS, Makaton or AAC communication systems.
• Experience delivering continuous provision approaches.
• Ability to support pupils with challenging behavior.
• QTS or equivalent teaching qualification.

Responsibilities

• Lead a small class of pupils with complex SEN.
• Plan and deliver engaging, highly differentiated lessons.
• Provide allocated PPA time and contribute to topic planning.

Skills

SEN teaching (complex needs)

PECS / Makaton / AAC

Differentiated instruction

Behaviour support / de-escalation

Calm, nurturing approach

Specialist provision experience

Education

QTS or equivalent

Job description

EmpowerED are proud to be working in partnership with a welcoming and nurturing SEN school in Berkshire, seeking an experienced and qualified SEN Teacher to join their dedicated team as they open a new provision to support pupils with complex and behavioral needs.

This is a fantastic opportunity for a passionate SEN Teacher who thrives in supporting pupils with complex needs and is confident working within a specialist or highly supportive environment.

The Role

As a SEN teacher you will be responsible for leading a small class of pupils with complex SEN, delivering engaging, highly differentiated learning that supports both academic and developmental progress. The successful candidate will be expected to plan and deliver lessons, with allocated PPA time provided.

The school is looking for someone who has:

• Extensive experience supporting children with complex SEND needs as a SEN teacher in a provision
• Strong knowledge and practical use of communication systems (e.g. PECS, Makaton, AAC)
• Experience delivering continuous provision approaches
• Confidence supporting pupils who may present with behaviour that challenges
• A calm, nurturing and highly adaptable teaching style
• Ideally worked within a specialist or specialist-resourced setting or as an SEN Teacher
• QTS (or equivalent recognised teaching qualification)

Benefits

• Competative rates of pay and SEN allowance
• Smaller class sizes
• A supportive and experienced leadership team
• Well-resourced specialist provision
• Dedicated PPA time
• Opportunities for professional development
• A genuinely rewarding and impactful role