SEN Teacher (Secondary)

Blossom House School; Greater London; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A specialist education provider in Greater London seeks an enthusiastic Secondary SEN Teacher. The role involves teaching a modified curriculum to children with speech, language, and communication needs within small class sizes. Ideal candidates will have relevant teaching qualifications, experience with SEN students, and a passion for fostering positive learning environments. Benefits include professional development opportunities, healthcare plans, and a supportive team atmosphere.

Benefits

Pension

One free lunch per week

Cycle to work scheme

Computer scheme

Free on-site parking

Discounted gym membership

Qualifications

• Experience working with children with Special Education Needs (SEN), especially on the Autistic Spectrum.
• Willingness to teach across different subjects and abilities.
• Ability to build working relationships with children and staff.

Responsibilities

• Teach a modified curriculum to pupils with SLCN.
• Collaborate with therapists and support staff in the classroom.
• Manage a small group of children with complex needs.

Skills

Enthusiasm for learning

Ability to manage challenging behaviour

Collaborative teamwork

Confidence in teaching

Excellent English skills

Education

Relevant teaching qualification

Job description

Blossom House is an Ofsted-rated “Outstanding” specialist school for children aged 3 – 19 years of age with speech, language and communication needs (SLCN).

SEN Teacher (Secondary)

We are looking for an enthusiastic Secondary SEN Teacher to join our trans-disciplinary Team supporting small classes of children who have SLCN.

The successful candidate will be expected to teach a modified curriculum, based on the National Curriculum, to pupils with SLCN. The teacher will be expected to teach classes of up to approximately 8 pupils, working alongside a team of Speech and Language Therapists, Occupational Therapists, Arts Therapists and Learning Support Assistants.

We offer :

• A supportive working environment in a modern building
• Close to a good transport network
• Small class sizes
• Support from an enthusiastic and dedicated team of Therapy staff and Teachers who will work alongside you in the classroom or collaborate for planning. Our Speech & Language Therapists, Occupational Therapists, Physiotherapist and Arts Therapists aim to maximise each child’s potential in a nurturing and supportive environment.
• Opportunities for continued professional development.
• Great staff benefits which include: pension, one free lunch per week, cycle to work scheme and computer scheme, free on-site parking, next to Motspur Park Station.
• UK Healthcare cash plan designed to help cover your “day to day” healthcare expenditure such as Optical and Dental bills and offers cash back (up to policy limits) for a variety of different medical treatments. It also offers lifestyle benefits and discounted gym membership.

The ideal candidate will have :

• Confidence, enthusiasm and a passion for learning
• Willingness and flexibility to teach different subjects / abilities as required
• A relevant teaching qualification (applications from primary trained teachers who are keen to work in KS3 and 4, are also welcomed)
• Excellent English skills (clear written and spoken English) along with good reading, writing and numeracy skills
• The ability to build good working relationships with children, teachers, parents and carers
• The ability to work collaboratively as a member of a wider trans-disciplinary team
• Experience of working with children with Special Education Needs (SEN), particularly children on the Autistic Spectrum (although this is not essential)
• Experience of working with young people, ideally including experience managing challenging behaviour
• The ability to manage a small group of children with complex social communication needs
• The ability to promote positive behaviour in a nurturing environment

The role is 5 days per week

Please apply immediately if interested

If you wish to apply for the post, please download the application form and job description.

Please email your completed application form detailing how you meet the requirements of the person specification, along with the completed recruitment activity to the recruitment team.

Blossom House School is committed to safeguarding and protecting the children and young people that we work with. This role is subject to the relevant Safeguarding checks, which will include an Enhanced DBS check.

Safeguarding Statement

Blossom House School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children; successful applicants must be suitable to work with children and will need to undertake an Enhanced Disclosure & Barring Service (DBS) Certificate with barred list information.