Sen Teacher – Inclusive & Dedicated Special School

Marchant Recruitment; Slough; On-site; GBP 32,000 - 46,000; Full time

Job summary

Marchant Recruitment is seeking a compassionate SEN Teacher to join a dedicated special school in Slough. The role involves delivering a highly adapted, sensory-rich curriculum for pupils with ASC, SLD, and SLCN.

The role suits experienced SEN teachers or mainstream teachers transitioning into SEN, with a focus on collaboration with therapists, teachers, and support staff on site.

Qualifications

• Qualified Teacher Status (QTS) or PGCE with SEN experience or strong interest.
• Proven classroom management in high-need settings and Enhanced DBS check.
• Experience with EHCP targets and multi-disciplinary collaboration.

Responsibilities

• Design and deliver a personalized, differentiated SEN curriculum aligned to EHCPs.
• Lead a small class with 1:1 and small-group support from SEN Teaching Assistants.
• Utilize AAC, PECS, and Makaton to promote pupil communication and regulation.
• Collaborate with Speech and Language Therapists, Occupational Therapists, Educational Psychologists, and parents to review EHCP targets.

Skills

SEN Teaching

Classroom Management

Team Leadership

Pupil Communication

Education

QTS or PGCE

Tools

Makaton

PECS

AAC strategies

Job description

Job Title: Special Educational Needs (SEN) Teacher

Location: Slough, Berkshire

Contract Type: Full-time, Permanent

Start Date: ASAP

Role Overview

An inclusive and dedicated special school in Slough is seeking a compassionate and creative SEN Teacher to join its specialist teaching staff. This full-time, permanent position involves planning and delivering a highly adapted, sensory-rich curriculum to pupils with complex Special Educational Needs, including Autism Spectrum Condition (ASC), Severe Learning Difficulties (SLD), and Speech, Language & Communication Needs (SLCN).

The position is ideal for an experienced SEN teacher or a passionate mainstream teacher looking to transition into a specialized SEN setting. Working alongside a multi-disciplinary team of therapists and experienced teaching assistants, you will lead a small class group, fostering an environment where every child's progress and independence are celebrated.

Key Responsibilities & Requirements

Curriculum & Lesson Planning: Design and deliver personalized, differentiated learning activities that align with pupils' individual Education, Health and Care Plans (EHCPs) and custom assessment frameworks.

Classroom & Team Leadership: Lead and deploy a team of classroom SEN Teaching Assistants effectively to ensure targeted 1:1 and small-group support.

Communication & Regulation: Utilize augmentative and alternative communication (AAC) strategies, visual schedules, PECS, and Makaton to promote pupil voice and emotional regulation.

Multi-Agency Collaboration: Work closely with Speech and Language Therapists, Occupational Therapists, Educational Psychologists, and parents to review EHCP targets and monitor holistic development.

Qualifications & Skills: Qualified Teacher Status (QTS) or PGCE, proven experience or strong interest in special educational needs, excellent classroom management, and a clear Enhanced DBS check.

School & Department Highlights

Specialist Learning Environment: Purpose-built facilities including sensory integration rooms, soft-play areas, and extensive outdoor learning spaces.

Collaborative Support: High staff-to-pupil ratios with dedicated SEN Teaching Assistants in every classroom and full-time therapy teams on site.

Professional Growth: Extensive ongoing CPD in specialized SEN approaches (including Team-Teach, TEACCH, and PECS training) and clear career progression pathways.