SEN Teacher

Teaching Personnel; Wimbledon; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company is seeking an SEN Teacher to join their outstanding specialist school in Wimbledon, dedicated to children with special educational needs. The role involves planning tailored lessons, using specialized strategies, and fostering a nurturing environment for pupils with complex needs. Candidates should possess Qualified Teacher Status and have a strong understanding of SEND frameworks. This full-time position offers opportunities for professional development in a collaborative school community.

Benefits

Specialist training opportunities

Small class sizes

Supportive leadership team

Collaborative school community

Qualifications

• Qualified Teacher Status (QTS) along with experience in SEN (ASD, MLD, SLD, SLCN).
• Strong knowledge of SEND frameworks and adaptive teaching strategies.
• Commitment to ongoing professional development in SEN education.

Responsibilities

• Plan and deliver engaging lessons tailored to the individual needs of pupils.
• Create a calm, structured classroom environment that promotes wellbeing.
• Work collaboratively with staff to implement EHCPs and monitor progress.

Skills

Communication skills

Patience

Resilience

Education

Qualified Teacher Status (QTS) or equivalent

Tools

PECS

Makaton

TEACCH

Job description

Job Title: SEN Teacher (ASD, MLD, SLD, SLCN Specialist)
Location: Wimbledon, London
Salary: Competitive, dependent on experience
Contract Type: Full-time, Permanent
Start Date: ASAP / September 2024

Teaching Personnel is working with an outstanding specialist school in Wimbledon that caters to children aged 4-12 with a range of special educational needs, includingAutism Spectrum Disorder (ASD), Moderate Learning Difficulties (MLD), Severe Learning Difficulties (SLD), and Speech, Language & Communication Needs (SLCN).

We are seeking an enthusiastic and experiencedSEN Teacherto join their dedicated team, providing tailored education and fostering a nurturing learning environment for pupils with complex needs.

• Plan and deliver engaging, differentiated lessons tailored to the individual needs of pupils withASD, MLD, SLD, and SLCN.

• Use a range of specialist strategies and interventions to support communication, social skills, and academic progress.

• Work collaboratively withTeaching Assistants, Therapists, and SENCOto implement EHCPs and monitor pupil progress.

• Create acalm, structured, and inclusiveclassroom environment that promotes wellbeing and learning.

• Build positive relationships with pupils, parents, and external professionals to ensure holistic support.

• Qualified Teacher Status (QTS) or equivalent, with experience teachingSEN (ASD, MLD, SLD, or SLCN).

• Strong knowledge ofSEND frameworks, EHCPs, and adaptive teaching strategies.

• Experience withPECS, Makaton, TEACCH, or other communication aids(desirable).

• Patience, resilience, and achild-centred approachto teaching.

• A commitment to ongoing professional development in SEN education.

• Supportive and experienced leadership team.

• Small class sizes with high staff-to-pupil ratios.

• Opportunities for specialist training and career progression.

• A welcoming and collaborative school community.

If you are anSEN Teacherwith a passion for making a difference in the lives of children with additional needs, we would love to hear from you!

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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.
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