Specialist SEN Teacher

Teaching Personnel; Penarth; On-site; GBP 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

An innovative SEN education provider in Penarth is looking for a Specialist SEN Teacher to join their team. The role involves delivering a range of subjects to students aged 3-19 with additional learning needs. Candidates must have a Qualified Teaching Status and experience in SEN education. The school fosters a supportive environment with opportunities for professional development and utilizes innovative technology to enhance learning. Ideal applicants will be empathetic educators who can create engaging learning spaces.

Benefits

Supportive team environment

Training evenings and additional courses

Outdoor excursions for classes

Qualifications

• Experience in creating teaching environments for students with additional learning needs.
• Coherent understanding of independent learning plans for ALN.
• Experience in creating fun and engaging learning environments.

Responsibilities

• Deliver various subjects to students aged 3-19 with additional learning needs.
• Create nurturing environments for student growth.
• Support staff and lead by example in behavior and attitude.

Skills

Experience teaching in SEN schools

Understanding of ALN

Calm under pressure

Empathetic

Ability to lead by example

Education

Qualified Teaching Status (QTS)

Registration with Education Workforce Council (EWC)

Child and Adult Enhanced DBS

Level 2 Safeguard training

Job description

Location

Penarth

Job Type

Temporary | Full Time

Post Date

05/12/2025

Suitable to NQT

No

Specialist SEN Teacher

Contract type

Full time and part time work available

About the role

A very exciting opportunity has arisen for a specialist SEN teacher to join our award-winning SEN school. This role includes delivering a range of subjects across the curriculum to students aged 3-19 years-old, with additional learning needs (ALN). It is essential for this role that applicants have had previous experience in creating teaching environments where students are nurtured and encouraged. The school's ethos in encouraging the growth of confident individuals ready to play a full part in life, underpins the delivery of the curriculum and reflects the wider culture throughout the school.

Who we are looking for

• Individuals with experience teaching in SEN schools.
• Individuals with a coherent and in-depth understanding of ALN and how to carter to them via independent learning plans.
• Educators who create fun and exciting environments where learning and self-exploration can take place.
• Individuals who remain calm under pressure and who are highly empathetic during challenging situations.
• Teachers who can support their fellow members of staff and lead by example in their behaviour and attitude throughout the school.

About the School

The school is based in Penarth and has a pupil base of 500 approx. ranging from 3-19-year-olds all with ALN. The ALN include but are not limited to Autistic Spectrum disorder (ASD), profound, multiple learning disabilities (PMLD), and physical disabilities (PD).

Although the school is face-paced and high-pressure you will always have the unconditional support from your fellow staff and dedicated head teacher.

The school is consistently looking to push to new heights in developing the SEN education sector. Namely, they were recently coined as award-winning due to the incorporation of innovative technology into their curriculum to further support students with participation in lessons.

The school also strives to enhance the lives of their students outside the classroom and regularly lines up outdoor excursions for classes. This massively builds confidence in students and gets them ready to take their next steps after school-life.

The school is committed to supporting and developing their teachers just as much as their students, with frequent training evenings and additional courses available to take your teaching skills to the next level. Progression within our SEN school is not just expected but actively encouraged.

Requirements

• Hold a Qualified Teaching Status (QTS).
• Registration with the Education Workforce Council (EWC).
• Child and Adult Enhanced DBS on the Update Service.
• Level 2 Safeguard training.
• Professional references covering the previous 24 months of employment, in addition to/ including a reference from a SEN school as a previous employer.