SEN Teacher

Teaching Personnel; Swindon; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A specialist educational institution in Swindon is seeking a dedicated SEND Teacher to provide high-quality education to students with complex learning needs, including SLD and ASD. In this role, you will lead a team of teaching assistants and ensure every student achieves their potential. The opportunity is well-suited to experienced SEND teachers or mainstream educators looking to enhance their careers in specialized education. Ongoing professional development is committed to the growth of all staff.

Qualifications

• Experience with Severe Learning Difficulties (SLD) and Profound and Multiple Learning Difficulties (PMLD).
• Ability to lead and manage a team of classroom assistants.
• Strong commitment to student welfare and progress.

Responsibilities

• Deliver high-quality teaching and learning to students with complex needs.
• Engage in performance management and professional communication.
• Set and review individual targets for student progress.

Skills

Outstanding teaching

Leadership

Communication skills

Behaviour management

Education

Qualified Teacher Status (QTS) or QTLS

Job description

Teaching Personnel are seeking a dedicated and passionate SEND Teacher to join a specialist education setting in the Swindon area. This is an exciting opportunity for a committed educator who wants to make a meaningful impact on the lives of young people with complex learning needs.

You will deliver high-quality teaching and learning to students with Severe Learning Difficulties (SLD), Profound and Multiple Learning Difficulties (PMLD), complex needs, Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) and behavioural/social difficulties.
You will lead a team of classroom assistants, contribute to whole-school development, and ensure all students are supported to achieve their individual goals.

This role is well suited to experienced SEND teachers or mainstream teachers looking to transition into specialist education.

Leadership & Management

• Demonstrate outstanding teaching, planning and classroom practice.
• Organise and lead the effective deployment of Teaching Assistants.
• Maintain professional communication and implement school policies.
• Attend meetings linked to curriculum, management and development.
• Work collaboratively with external professionals and prepare reports as required.
• Engage in performance management for yourself and others.

Achievement of Students

• Set, review and record individual targets and progress.
• Produce reports for assessments, reviews and parents/carers.
• Maintain strong communication with families regarding student welfare and progress.

Quality of Teaching

• Deliver engaging, differentiated lessons that meet a wide range of complex needs.
• Ensure effective schemes of work and teaching strategies are in place.
• Create an accessible, stimulating and inclusive classroom environment.

Behaviour, Safety & Wellbeing

• Promote positive behaviour and high expectations.
• Safeguard the wellbeing of all students.
• Maintain a safe, secure and supportive learning setting.

• Qualified Teacher Status (QTS) or QTLS
• Commitment to ongoing professional developmen