Special Educational Needs Teacher

GUARDIAN SELECTION LIMITED; Wimborne Minster; On-site; GBP 31,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading education recruitment agency is seeking a passionate Special Educational Needs Teacher to join a supportive school in Wimborne. This role involves delivering high-quality teaching tailored to students' individual needs, fostering their academic, social, and emotional growth. Candidates should have QTS or equivalent, excellent communication skills, and a commitment to supporting students with complex needs. The position offers competitive salary and starting in January 2026.

Qualifications

• Experience working in an SEN or specialist provision is highly desirable.
• Strong understanding of differentiated teaching and behaviour support strategies.

Responsibilities

• Plan and deliver engaging lessons adapted to pupils’ individual learning needs and EHCPs.
• Create a positive, inclusive, and well-structured classroom environment.
• Monitor pupils’ progress and maintain accurate records.

Skills

Differentiated teaching

Behaviour support strategies

Excellent communication

Organisational skills

Compassionate and patient

Education

Qualified Teacher Status (QTS) or equivalent

Job description

Job Title: Special Educational Needs Teacher

Location: Wimborne
Salary: £31,650 – £49,084 per annum (Depending on Experience)
Start Date: January 2026
Contract Type: Full-time / Part-time

Overview

Are you a passionate and committed educator ready to make a meaningful impact on the lives of pupils with special educational needs? GSL Education are seeking a dedicated Special Educational Needs Teacher to join a supportive and inclusive school environment in Wimborne.

As a Special Educational Needs (SEN) Teacher, you will play a vital role in delivering high-quality, differentiated teaching to pupils with a range of learning needs, helping them develop academically, socially, and emotionally.

Responsibilities

• Plan and deliver engaging lessons adapted to pupils’ individual learning needs and EHCPs.
• Create a positive, inclusive, and well-structured classroom environment.
• Use a range of strategies to support pupils with learning difficulties, autism, SEMH needs, and other barriers to learning.
• Work collaboratively with teaching assistants, SENCOs, and external agencies.
• Monitor pupils’ progress and maintain accurate records.
• Support pupils’ emotional regulation, wellbeing, and social development.
• Communicate effectively with parents and carers regarding student progress and support strategies.

Requirements

• Qualified Teacher Status (QTS) or equivalent.
• Experience working in an SEN or specialist provision is highly desirable.
• Strong understanding of differentiated teaching and behaviour support strategies.
• Compassionate, patient, and committed to supporting students with complex needs.
• Excellent communication and organisational skills.

If you’re a dedicated and student-focused educator ready to make a lasting impact on pupils with additional needs, apply today to become a Special Educational Needs Teacher in Wimborne with GSL Education!

To work with GSL Education as a Special Educational Needs Teacher you should:

• Have the right to work in the UK.
• Have an up-to-date CV with two relevant references from within the last 2 years.
• Have a DBS registered to the update service or be happy to apply for one with GSL Education.

Please be advised that this role requires strong knowledge and understanding of safeguarding and child protection and that successful applicants must satisfy all background safer recruitment checks including an enhanced DBS on the update service.

For more information or to register your interest in the "Special Educational Needs Teacher" role, or to be considered, please click ‘apply now’ to submit your full and up-to-date CV, and one of our dedicated consultants will be in touch.