SEND Teacher

TN United Kingdom; Southend-on-Sea; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a compassionate SEND Teacher to make a real difference in students' lives. This full-time, permanent role in Southend-on-Sea offers a rewarding opportunity to support children with complex needs in achieving academic and personal success. With a competitive daily rate, strong support, and a nurturing environment, this position is perfect for those passionate about SEND education. Join a dedicated team committed to fostering inclusive and inspiring learning experiences while growing as a practitioner in a supportive setting.

Qualifications

• Essential: QTS or equivalent teaching qualification.
• Preferred: Experience working in a SEND setting.

Responsibilities

• Deliver creative lessons tailored to pupils with EHCPs.
• Collaborate with support staff and families to monitor progress.

Skills

Classroom Management

Differentiated Teaching Strategies

Communication Skills

Knowledge of SEND

Resilience

Education

Qualified Teacher Status (QTS)

Teaching Qualification

Tools

Assistive Technology

Job description

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Are you a compassionate and creative SEND Teacher looking to make a real difference? A dedicated special school in Southend-on-Sea is seeking a talented teacher to join their team in September 2025.

This full-time, permanent role offers a rewarding opportunity to work with children and young people with a wide range of complex needs, supporting them in achieving both academic and personal success.

The school provides a nurturing environment with excellent resources, a strong staff team, and a commitment to continuous professional development. Whether you're experienced in SEND education or coming from a mainstream background with the right attitude and passion, this role offers the support and challenge to help you grow as a practitioner.

With a competitive daily rate, strong support, and the opportunity to truly change lives, this is a role where your dedication will be valued every day.

Key Responsibilities:

• Deliver creative and differentiated lessons tailored to pupils with EHCPs.
• Work with students with a range of learning needs including ASD, MLD, PMLD, and SEMH.
• Create a safe, structured, and positive classroom environment.
• Use multi-sensory and individualised teaching approaches.
• Collaborate with support staff, therapists, and families.
• Monitor and report on student progress and development.
• Contribute to EHCP reviews, planning meetings, and school improvement initiatives.

Qualifications and Experience:

• QTS or equivalent teaching qualification (essential).
• Experience working in a SEND setting (preferred).
• Strong classroom management and a flexible, inclusive approach.
• Knowledge of differentiated teaching strategies and assistive technology.
• Ability to communicate effectively with students, families, and professionals.
• Commitment to safeguarding and promoting student well-being.
• Resilient, patient, and passionate about SEND education.

About SENDirect

SENDirect is a specialist education recruitment agency focused on connecting outstanding professionals with SEND and alternative education settings. We are proud to work with schools that put the needs of their learners first and foster inclusive, inspiring environments.

We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. All applicants will undergo comprehensive vetting checks in accordance with our Safeguarding, Recruitment, and Vetting Policy.

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