Special Needs Teacher

Impact Teachers; Croydon; On-site; GBP 36,000 - 47,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

DBS Payment

Sign-on Bonus

Completion Bonus

Referral Bonus

Designated Personal Consultant

Professional Development Opportunities

Volunteer on International Educational

Job summary

Impact Teachers is seeking a Sixth Form SEN Teacher for an SEN school in the United Kingdom. You will support post-16 students with Autism, sensory needs and complex learning difficulties, delivering engaging lessons and helping students develop academic skills, independence and life skills.

Applicants should hold a Bachelor’s degree with QTS/ QTLS or equivalent and have proven experience teaching sixth-form students. The role is long-term with a daily rate of £195–£255.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent and a PGCE or equivalent teaching qualification.
• British QTS, QTLS, or equivalent qualification.
• Proven classroom experience or training.
• Experience teaching sixth-form/post-16 students with Autism and complex learning needs is desirable.

Responsibilities

• Plan and deliver engaging sixth-form lessons for students with a range of additional needs.
• Adapt teaching activities to meet students’ EHCP requirements.
• Support students with sensory challenges and emotional regulation.
• Foster communication, social interaction, independence, and preparation for adulthood.
• Support students with accredited learning, vocational programmes and work-related activities.
• Collaborate with support staff, therapists, families, and external professionals.
• Help students prepare for next steps including further education, employment, internships, or independent living.

Skills

QTS/QTLS status

Classroom experience

Special needs experience

Education

Bachelor’s degree

PGCE or equivalent

Job description

Sixth Form SEN Teacher
Salary: £195 - £255 per day
Job Type: Long Term

Join Us as a Sixth Form SEN Teacher in an SEN School
We are working with a fantastic SEN school that has partnered with us for many years to support its recruitment. The school is seeking an enthusiastic Sixth Form SEN Teacher to join its post-16 team. It is looking for a strong, qualified teacher with QTS or QTLS and proven experience teaching sixth-form students with Autism, sensory needs, and additional complex learning difficulties. The successful teacher will help students develop academically while building their confidence, independence, employability, and essential life skills.

Responsibilities

• Plan and deliver engaging, age-appropriate lessons for sixth-form students with a range of additional needs.
• Adapt teaching and learning activities to meet students’ individual education, health and care plan requirements.
• Demonstrate patience and the ability to support students with sensory challenges and emotional regulation.
• Foster effective communication, social interaction, independence, and preparation for adulthood.
• Support students with accredited learning, vocational programmes, employability skills, and work-related activities where appropriate.
• Work collaboratively with support staff, therapists, families, and external professionals.
• Help students prepare for their next steps, including further education, employment, supported internships, or independent living.

Qualifications/Experience

• You must have a Bachelor’s degree or equivalent, as well as a PGCE or equivalent teaching qualification, to be eligible for this role.
• Additionally, you will need to have, or be eligible for, British QTS (Qualified Teacher Status), QTLS, or an equivalent qualification to be considered for this job.
• To be eligible for this position, you will also need proven classroom experience or training.
• Previous experience teaching sixth-form or post-16 students with Autism and complex learning needs is highly desirable.

Benefits of Being a Sixth Form SEN Teacher in Our SEN School Network:

• Tailored Professional Development: Engage in specialised training that focuses on SEN best practices, behaviour management, preparation for adulthood, and individualised learning strategies.
• Values of Empathy and Inclusion: Our partner SEN schools emphasise empathy and inclusion, ensuring each student receives the respect, patience, and tailored support they need to flourish.
• Supportive and Compassionate Culture: Become part of a dedicated and empathetic team that values cooperation, celebrates diversity, and fosters a nurturing environment for staff and students.
• Collaborative and Compassionate Teams: Work alongside dedicated colleagues who support each other in preparing sixth-form students for their future education, employment, and adult lives.

Why Choose Impact Teachers?

At Impact Teachers, we recognise that our educators are at the heart of our success. We’re dedicated to supporting our staff with comprehensive benefits and professional growth opportunities:

• Professional Development: Access ongoing training, career-growth opportunities, and leadership-development programmes tailored to your career.
• Inclusive and Collaborative Culture: Join a supportive team that values collaboration and celebrates diversity.
• Unique Perks: Benefit from DBS payment, sign-on and completion bonuses, and the opportunity to volunteer on our International Educational Development trips to Africa.

Additional Perks: Enjoy a referral bonus, personal consultant support, and exclusive professional development opportunities.

Benefits

• DBS Payment
• Sign-on Bonus
• Completion Bonus
• Referral Bonus
• Designated Personal Consultant
• Professional Development Opportunities
• Opportunities to volunteer on our International Educational Development trips to Africa

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