Special Needs Class Teacher

Randstad Education; Forest Row; On-site; GBP 34,000 - 47,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Term-time working only

6 INSET days

MAYBO training

Job summary

Randstad Education is seeking a dedicated SEN Class Teacher to join our supportive school community in Forest Row, UK. The role involves planning and delivering creative lessons for students aged 7-19 with SEN, including GCSE-level work.

You will oversee teaching assistants, collaborate with a strong team, and focus on students’ emotional and academic development. The ideal candidate holds QTS, with proven SEN experience, and is able to work in the UK without sponsorship.

Qualifications

• Qualified Teacher Status (QTS) is required.
• Proven experience supporting students with special educational needs.
• Access to own transport due to rural site.

Responsibilities

• Plan and deliver creative, stimulating lessons for SEN students aged 7-19, including GCSE-standard work.
• Supervise teaching assistants and collaborate with the team to support student growth.
• Support emotional well-being and developmental needs of students.
• Communicate regularly with parents to share progress.
• Uphold safeguarding policies and ensure high standards of safety and well-being.

Skills

SEN experience

Team collaboration

Behaviour management

Education

Qualified Teacher Status (QTS)

Job description

(Salary: £34,069-£46,940 per annum as per Main Pay Scale)

Are you driven by a passion to make a meaningful difference in the lives of young people? We are seeking an enthusiastic and dedicated SEN Class Teacher to become part of our supportive school community.

Working Hours: Monday, Tuesday, and Thursday from 8:45 - 4, Wednesday from 8:45 - 4:30 and Friday from 8:45 - 3:30.

We operate a strict no-sponsorship policy; all applicants must have the permanent right to work in the UK.

Your Role

• Planning and delivering creative, stimulating lessons for SEN students aged 7-19, including GCSE-standard work.
• Providing a safe, nurturing space where every student feels inspired to reach their full potential.
• Supervising teaching assistants and collaborating with a great team to help our students grow.
• Supporting the emotional well-being and developmental needs of our students.
• Communicating regularly and positively with parents to celebrate progress and keep everyone in the loop.
• Ensuring our school's high standards for safety and well-being are always put first and following safeguarding policies.
• Supervision all teaching assistants within the classroom setting and give quality feedback to pupils and their parents.
• Maintain a calm and professional composure when faced with challenging behaviours.

Essentials of the Job

• Qualified Teacher Status (QTS).
• Proven experience working and supporting students with special educational need.
• A friendly, organised approach and a real spark for teaching.
• Access to your own transport due to the site's rural location.
• Eligibility to work in the UK.
• The candidate will be required to undergo a full enhanced DBS check.

Benefits

• Term time working only, alongside 6 INSET days.
• On the job MAYBO training in personal safety and conflict management.