SEN Teacher Health and Social Care

Outcomes First Group; Isleworth; On-site; GBP 38,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading educational group is seeking a committed SEN Teacher for Health & Social Care on maternity cover at Syon Manor College in Isleworth. The role involves delivering high-quality, inclusive education for pupils with diverse needs and creating a positive, trauma-informed learning environment. Candidates should hold Qualified Teacher Status and a Full UK Driving Licence. The position offers competitive benefits and opportunities for professional development.

Benefits

Life Assurance

Pension scheme with options

Access to mental health support

Discount options for UK and abroad

Cycle to Work Schemes

Electric Car Purchase Scheme

Qualifications

• Experience working with pupils with SEND, SEMH and low prior attainment.
• Ability to create a calm, consistent and emotionally safe environment.
• Knowledge of trauma-informed teaching approaches.

Responsibilities

• Plan and deliver high-quality lessons aligned to examination boards.
• Assess and track pupil progress using various assessment methods.
• Support pupils’ emotional wellbeing within a nurturing environment.

Skills

Planning and delivering engaging lessons

Adaptation of curriculum content

Emotional support and sensitivity

Implementation of individualised learning strategies

Team collaboration with pastoral and SEND teams

Education

Qualified Teacher Status

Full UK Driving Licence

Job description

SEN Teacher Health and Social Care - Maternity Cover

Location: Syon Manor College, Isleworth, London, TW7 5AJ
Salary: Up to £45,000 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 (no 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 S Composite Syon Manor, Isleworth campus. The 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

• 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.
• Apply trauma‑informed and attachment‑aware approaches to support pupil regulation and engagement.
• Implement individualised learning strategies, including structured routines, visuals and practical activities.
• 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/red at the line para font correct
• 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-spin 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.

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 has provided care and education to pupils, young people and adults with autism, complex needs and learning difficulties. We are a leading santos for neurodivergent young people and young adults and part of Outcomes First Group, leading in setting and delivering new approaches that provide measurable outcomes for those in our care. We are proud that in 2025, Outcomes First Group were certified as a Great Place to Work for the sixth year running.

Benefits

• Life Assurance
• Pension scheme with options to increase 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 covering inventories, maternity and paternity leave puedan genetic & sauna  🔭 exam pain and paid fertility treatment support.

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

We reserve the right to bring forward the closing date of the advert should we receive sufficient interest.