SEN Teacher for ASD/SEMH – Personalised Progress

London Teaching Pool, Ltd; England; On-site; GBP 32,000 - 52,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Make a real difference

Specialist SEN setting in Brent

Collaborative staff team

Professional development opportunities

Progress-focused environment

Experience with SEND

Wellbeing and positive behaviour focus

Job summary

London Teaching Pool, Ltd is seeking a dedicated SEN Teacher to support primary pupils with Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) and SEMH at a specialist school in Brent. You will plan engaging, personalised lessons and create a nurturing classroom environment that promotes academic progress and emotional wellbeing.

The role requires QTS or equivalent, experience with SEN, especially ASD/SEMH, and a compassionate, adaptive teaching approach.

Qualifications

• Qualified Teacher Status (QTS) or an equivalent recognised teaching qualification.
• Experience working with pupils with SEN, particularly ASD and/or SEMH.
• Strong understanding of ASD, SEMH and inclusive teaching approaches.
• Excellent classroom management and communication skills.
• Ability to differentiate and adapt lessons to meet a range of learning needs.
• Patient, calm, compassionate and resilient approach.
• Ability to build strong, positive and trusting relationships with pupils.
• Creative and flexible approach to teaching and learning.
• Understanding of emotional regulation, sensory needs, behaviour support and positive reinforcement.
• Commitment to supporting pupils' academic, emotional, social and personal development.
• Strong understanding of safeguarding and promoting positive outcomes for every learner.

Responsibilities

• Plan and deliver engaging, differentiated lessons tailored to pupils' individual needs and abilities.
• Adapt teaching approaches, resources and activities to support pupils with ASD and SEMH needs.
• Support pupils to access learning, develop essential skills and make meaningful academic progress.
• Create a safe, structured, inclusive and nurturing learning environment.
• Use positive, trauma-informed approaches to support engagement and emotional regulation.
• Develop personalised learning opportunities based on pupils' strengths, needs and interests.
• Support pupils to develop communication, social, emotional and life skills.
• Establish routines and consistent expectations to encourage positive behaviour and reduce anxiety.
• Monitor, assess and record pupil progress, identifying appropriate next steps.
• Build positive and trusting relationships with pupils, promoting engagement, confidence and independence.
• Support pupils with emotional regulation, sensory needs and transitions throughout the school day.
• Work closely with Teaching Assistants and wider support staff to provide consistent and effective support.
• Contribute to EHCP outcomes, individual learning plans and personalised targets.
• Maintain high expectations while recognising and celebrating individual achievements.

Skills

SEN experience

ASD/SEMH knowledge

Classroom management

Differentiation

Education

QTS or equivalent

Job description

London Teaching Pool, Ltd is seeking a dedicated SEN Teacher to support primary pupils with Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) and SEMH at a specialist school in Brent. You will plan engaging, personalised lessons and create a nurturing classroom environment that promotes academic progress and emotional wellbeing.

The role requires QTS or equivalent, experience with SEN, especially ASD/SEMH, and a compassionate, adaptive teaching approach.