SEN Teacher (Primary or Secondary)

KPI EDUCATION; Southall; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Access to multidisciplinary therapy team

CPD and career progression opportunities

Supportive leadership team

Job summary

KPI EDUCATION is seeking a dedicated SEN Teacher to join their specialist all-age SEN school in Finchley, North London. You will have the opportunity to teach either a primary or secondary class, providing personalised learning for pupils with additional needs.

The ideal candidate will hold Qualified Teacher Status (QTS) and demonstrate a strong understanding of inclusive teaching approaches. The role offers a salary between £40,000 - £60,000, with excellent career progression opportunities and access to a supportive multidisciplinary therapy team.

Qualifications

• Holds Qualified Teacher Status (QTS).
• Experience in teaching within Primary, Secondary, or SEND settings.
• Strong understanding of inclusive and personalised teaching.

Responsibilities

• Plan and deliver engaging and differentiated lessons.
• Develop personalised learning programmes linked to individual targets.
• Monitor progress and contribute to EHCP processes.

Skills

Qualified Teacher Status (QTS)

Inclusive teaching approaches

Behaviour management

Relationship-building skills

Tools

PECS

Makaton

AAC

Visual Supports

Job description

SEN Teacher (Primary or Secondary)

Finchley, North London | Specialist All-Age SEN School | Full-Time | Permanent

£40,000 - £60,000 | Immediate or September Start

Are you a passionate teacher looking to make a meaningful difference to the lives of children and young people with additional needs?

Do you thrive in a specialist environment where relationships, communication, independence and personalised learning are at the heart of every achievement?

A specialist all-age SEN school in North London is seeking an enthusiastic and dedicated SEN Teacher to join its growing team. The school supports pupils across both primary and secondary phases with a range of needs including Autism, SEMH, Speech, Language and Communication Needs, Moderate Learning Difficulties and complex additional needs.

The successful candidate will teach either a primary or secondary class, depending on experience and preference, working closely with experienced support staff, therapists and senior leaders to deliver highly personalised learning programmes that enable pupils to achieve meaningful academic, social and emotional outcomes.

Key Responsibilities

• Plan and deliver engaging, creative and differentiated lessons tailored to individual pupil needs
• Develop personalised learning programmes linked to EHCP outcomes and individual targets
• Create a safe, structured and nurturing learning environment where pupils can thrive
• Support pupils with Autism, SEMH, communication needs and learning difficulties
• Promote communication, emotional regulation, independence and social development throughout the curriculum
• Work collaboratively with Speech & Language Therapists, Occupational Therapists, Educational Psychologists and wider professionals
• Lead and support Teaching Assistants to ensure high-quality classroom provision
• Monitor progress, assess learning and contribute to annual reviews and EHCP processes
• Build positive relationships with families and contribute to the wider school community

The Ideal Candidate

• Holds Qualified Teacher Status (QTS)
• Has experience teaching within Primary, Secondary, SEND or specialist educational settings
• Demonstrates a strong understanding of inclusive and personalised teaching approaches
• Is confident adapting learning for pupils with a range of cognitive, communication and sensory needs
• Has excellent behaviour management and relationship-building skills
• Can work effectively as part of a multidisciplinary team
• Is committed to helping every pupil achieve their potential

Desirable Experience

• Teaching pupils with Autism, SEMH, Speech and Language Needs or Moderate Learning Difficulties
• Experience using communication approaches such as PECS, Makaton, AAC, Visual Supports or Total Communication
• Knowledge of sensory regulation strategies, trauma-informed practice and autism-friendly approaches
• Experience contributing to EHCP reviews and person-centred planning

What’s on Offer

• Salary of £40,000 - £60,000 dependent on experience
• Supportive and collaborative leadership team
• Access to an experienced multidisciplinary therapy team
• Excellent CPD and career progression opportunities
• Well-resourced specialist learning environment
• Opportunity to make a genuine impact on the lives of children and young people with additional needs

This is an excellent opportunity for a teacher looking to develop their career within a specialist SEN setting where inclusion, therapeutic practice and pupil-centred learning are highly valued.