Specialist SEN Teacher

Academics Ltd; Dover; On-site; GBP 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading education recruitment agency is seeking a Specialist SEN Teacher in Dover to support neurodiverse students, particularly those with Autism and ADHD. The role offers a structured environment with personalised lessons, working alongside a multidisciplinary team. Candidates should hold Qualified Teacher Status and possess experience or strong knowledge in supporting neurodiverse learners. This position provides excellent training and is term-time only, with competitive daily rates and on-site support.

Benefits

On-site training and CPD

On-site parking

Qualifications

• QTS certification is essential.
• Experience with neurodiverse learning needs preferred.
• Ability to create a supportive and structured learning environment.

Responsibilities

• Deliver personalised lessons to learners with ASC and ADHD.
• Use consistent routines and tailored communication strategies.
• Work with a multidisciplinary team to support students.

Skills

Knowledge of Autism

Experience with ADHD

Adapted curricula implementation

Behaviour support strategies

Strong communication skills

Education

Qualified Teacher Status (QTS)

Job description

Specialist SEN Teacher – Dover

Are you an ambitious, compassionate teacher with a passion for supporting neurodiverse learners? A brilliant specialist SEN school in Dover is looking to appoint a dedicated Specialist SEN Teacher to join their team, working with pupils with Autism (ASC) and ADHD who require structure, patience, and highly personalised learning.

About the role

• Deliver personalised, adaptive lessons to learners with ASC and ADHD.
• Use consistent routines, visual supports, and tailored communication strategies.
• Work closely with a skilled multidisciplinary team including SENCOs, therapists and pastoral staff.
• Create a calm, structured and supportive space where pupils feel safe, understood and motivated.
• Assess, track and celebrate pupil progress in both academic and social/emotional development.
• Foster independence, emotional regulation and confidence.

What We’re Looking For

• Qualified Teacher Status (QTS) – essential.
• Strong knowledge or experience of Autism, ADHD and neurodiverse learning needs.
• Confidence in implementing adapted curricula and behaviour‑supportive strategies.
• A nurturing, patient and resilient approach.

Offer

• £170 – £230 per day, Mon‑Fri, 08:30 to 15:30, PAYE, Term‑time only.
• Excellent on‑site training, support and CPD is provided to ensure safeguarding of all students.
• On‑site parking included.
• Right to work in the UK is required; no visa sponsorship.
• Specialist SEN Teacher – experienced or aspiring.

Apply now or contact Ollie Mynard at Academics Ltd: Become a Specialist SEN Teacher! (phone number removed)

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