SEN Teacher

Prospero Teaching; Watford; On-site; GBP 28,000 - 36,000; Full time

Job summary

Prospero Teaching is seeking a dedicated SEN Teacher to join a welcoming SEN school in Watford. You will plan and deliver engaging, differentiated lessons for pupils with ASC, SLD and other needs, supporting their academic and personal growth.

The role suits both Early Career Teachers (ECTs) and experienced SEN practitioners. You will work as part of a collaborative team with strong leadership, ongoing professional development, and potential for a permanent position or contract extension.

Qualifications

• QTS or equivalent qualification.
• Experience in SEN setting.
• Up-to-date safeguarding training (issued in the last year).

Responsibilities

• Plan and deliver engaging, differentiated lessons for SEN students.
• Foster a positive, inclusive learning environment.

Education

QTS or equivalent

Job description

SEN Teacher

Prospero Teaching is seeking a dedicated and passionate SEN Teacher to join a welcoming and supportive special educational needs school in Watford.

The school provides a nurturing and inclusive environment for pupils with a range of additional needs, including Autism Spectrum Condition (ASC), Speech and Language Needs, and Moderate Learning Difficulties (MLD). Staff work collaboratively to ensure every student is supported to achieve their full potential, both academically and personally.

The school prides itself on its strong leadership team, excellent staff support, and ongoing professional development opportunities throughout the academic year.

This role is suitable for both Early Career Teachers (ECTs) and experienced SEN practitioners. The successful candidate will be responsible for planning and delivering engaging, differentiated lessons tailored to the individual needs of students, whilst fostering a positive and inclusive learning environment.

Depending on performance and the needs of the school, there may be the opportunity to extend the contract or secure a permanent position.

CONTRACT DETAILS

• Location - Watford, Hertfordshire
• Position - SEN Teacher
• Type of work - SEN Teacher
• Contract or position start date - ASAP
• Duration / Likely Duration - Until end of the academic year July 2026
• Contract type (temp/perm/temp to perm) - Temporary/ Temp - Perm
• Hours - 8:00 am - 4pm, plus parents evenings

EXPERIENCE, TRAINING AND QUALIFICATIONS

• QTS or equivalent
• Expereince in SEN setting
• Up to date Safeguarding training issued in the last year

TO BE ELIGIBLE FOR THIS ROLE THROUGH PROSPERO TEACHING, YOU MUST:

• Hold Right to Work in the UK
• Hold an enhanced child barred list DBS certificate registered with the online update service or be willing to process a new application
• Provide two professional child related references that cover the last 2 years

PROSPERO TEACHING is acting as an employment business/education recruitment agency in relation to this vacancy.

The successful candidate will be required to register and have passed all safeguarding/vetting checks with Prospero Teaching in order to fill this vacancy. Any adult working with children and vulnerable young people are responsible for safeguarding and protecting the welfare of the children and young people.

PROSPERO TEACHING is able to offer the successful candidate:

• Accredited continued professional development courses including safeguarding and behaviour management
• In-house Training and Development Team