SEN Teacher Health and Social Care

Acorn Care and Education; Isleworth; On-site; GBP 38,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

An educational organization specializing in special needs is seeking a committed and compassionate SEN Teacher for Health and Social Care to provide maternity cover. Located at Syon Manor College in Isleworth, this role requires planning and delivering high-quality lessons tailored to the diverse academic, social, and emotional needs of students. The ideal candidate will adapt lessons for pupils with special educational needs and promote a positive learning environment. This fixed-term position offers a competitive salary and development opportunities.

Benefits

Life Assurance

Pension scheme

Mental health support services

Health and wellbeing benefits

Cycle to Work Schemes

Electric Car Purchase Scheme

Family Growth Support

Qualifications

• Must hold a Full UK Driving Licence.
• Experience in teaching students with SEND and SEMH.
• Ability to adapt lessons for diverse learning needs.

Responsibilities

• Plan and deliver high-quality, engaging lessons.
• Create a safe and supportive learning environment.
• Assess and track pupil progress regularly.
• Collaborate with pastoral and SEND teams.
• Implement trauma-informed approaches in teaching.

Skills

Adaptability

Empathy

Classroom management

Curriculum development

Education

Qualified Teacher Status (QTS)

Tools

Pearson examination board curriculum

Job description

Job Title: SEN Teacher Health and Social Care - Maternity Cover

Location: Syon Manor College, Isleworth, London, TW7 5AJ

Salary: Up to £45,000.00 per annum (salary negotiable)

Hours: 37.5 hours per week | Monday to Wednesday 8.30am – 4.30pm | Thursday and Friday 8.30am – 4.00pm

Contract: Fixed Term (Maternity Cover until August 2027) | Term Time Only

Start: April 2026

Essential: Full UK Driving Licence

UK applicants only – this role does not offer sponsorship

About the Role

We are seeking a committed and compassionate SEN Teacher (Health & Social Care) to join the team on a maternity cover basis at our Syon Manor, Isleworth campus. This role offers an exciting opportunity to deliver high-quality, inclusive education to pupils with a wide range of academic, social and emotional needs, ensuring every learner is supported to make meaningful progress from their individual starting points.

The successful post holder will work flexibly across tutor groups, contributing to a positive, trauma-informed and nurturing learning environment that reflects and strengthens the wider ethos of the College.

Key Responsibilities

Teaching and Learning

• Plan and deliver engaging, high-quality lessons aligned to Pearson examination boards.
• Adapt curriculum content and teaching strategies to meet the needs of pupils with SEND, SEMH and low prior attainment.
• Create a calm, consistent and emotionally safe classroom environment rooted in mutual respect.
• Apply trauma-informed and attachment-aware approaches to support pupil regulation and engagement.
• Implement individualised learning strategies, including structured routines, visuals and practical activities.

Curriculum Delivery

• Deliver the College curriculum in an accessible, relevant and meaningful way.
• Teach Entry Level English and Health & Social Care in line with College development plans.
• Work creatively to integrate learning across subjects where appropriate.
• Support thematic, topic-based or cross-curricular learning models.
• Maintain high expectations for both academic achievement and personal development.

Assessment and Progress

• Assess, track and record pupil progress using formative and summative assessment methods, including EFL.
• Provide clear, constructive feedback to support pupils’ next steps in learning.
• Contribute to pupil progress reviews, reports and relevant meetings.

Behaviour and Pastoral Support

• Establish clear routines and boundaries that promote positive behaviour and engagement.
• Apply College behaviour policies consistently using restorative and relational approaches.
• Support pupils’ emotional wellbeing within a safe, structured and nurturing environment.
• Work closely with pastoral and SEND teams to ensure coordinated, wrap‑around support for individual learners.

This role is well suited to an SEN professional who is adaptable, reflective and passionate about supporting pupils with additional needs to succeed both academically and personally.

About Us

Syon Manor College is a new post‑16 provision for young people with autism and complex needs. The college will offer a broad curriculum of academic, vocational and life skills learning including BTECs, GCSEs, Functional Skills and ASDAN accreditations which will work towards Employability or Independence and Duke of Edinburgh qualifications.

For over 19 years Options Autism have provided care and education to pupils, young people and adults with autism, complex needs and learning difficulties. We are a leading provider of education for neurodivergent young people and young adults. As part of Outcomes First Group, we are leading our sector in setting and delivering new approaches that provide measurable outcomes for those in our care.

We are really proud to say that in 2025, Outcomes First Group were officially certified as a ‘Great Place to Work’ for the sixth year running.

Why join Options Autism? We place the outcomes of the pupils and vulnerable young adults in our services at the heart of everything we do, so you’ll wake every day in the knowledge that your role will have a significant positive impact on the lives of others.

We are committed to the safeguarding and promoting the welfare of pupils and young people. All applicants will be subject to social media checks and successful applicants to a fully enhanced DBS.

Benefits

• Life Assurance
• Pension scheme with options to increase your contributions
• “Your Wellbeing Matters” – access to a wide range of first‑class mental health support services and physical health checks
• A wide range of health, wellbeing, and insurance benefits
• 100’s of discount options valid in the UK and abroad
• Cycle to Work Schemes
• Electric Car Purchase Scheme
• Critical illness cover
• Family Growth Support – inclusive benefits package covering enhanced maternity and paternity leave, along with paid fertility treatment support.

We reserve the right to close the vacancy early if we receive a high volume of suitable applications.