Teacher Needed for SEND School – Brighton

Engage Education; Brighton; On-site; GBP 29,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

Engage Education is seeking a dedicated SEN Teacher for a SEND school in Brighton. The role is full-time and long-term, with two Teaching Assistants supporting personalised learning for pupils with complex needs, mostly autism.

You will plan, assess and deliver differentiated lessons tailored to each pupil’s development. The ideal candidate holds QTS and has experience with SEMH and autism, maintaining calm, nurturing classroom approaches and strong behaviour management.

Qualifications

• QTS required and eligibility to work in the UK.
• Experience in SEMH or autism-friendly teaching.
• Ability to plan, assess and differentiate lessons.
• DBS check required.

Responsibilities

• Plan, assess and deliver engaging, differentiated lessons.
• Support pupil progress and personal development.
• Collaborate with TA support and school policies.
• Maintain safe, inclusive learning environment.

Skills

Flexibility

Enthusiasm

Teamwork

Education

Qualified Teacher Status (QTS)

Job description

Teacher Needed for SEND School - Brighton

Complex and SEMH School | Full-time

We are currently exploring the possibility of appointing an experienced and adaptable SEN Teacher for a full-time, long-term placement. The class is supported by two Teaching Assistants, providing opportunities for collaborative working and personalised support to meet pupils’ individual learning needs.

We are seeking a dedicated and enthusiastic teacher who can deliver engaging, inclusive and appropriately differentiated lessons that support pupils to make meaningful progress. The successful candidate will take responsibility for planning, assessment and classroom delivery, ensuring that learning is tailored to pupils’ abilities and developmental needs.

The ideal candidate will have experience working with pupils with special educational needs and disabilities (SEND), alongside the flexibility and creativity to adapt teaching approaches to support a range of learning needs. A commitment to developing pupils’ communication, confidence, independence and aspirations will be essential.

This is an opportunity for a skilled teacher to make a positive difference within a specialist educational setting, helping young people achieve their potential through personalised learning and a supportive classroom environment.

About the role:

• You would be in the one School ASAP, Full time.
• Working with students who have complex needs - mostly Autism
• This is a setting where having a calm, nurturing and empathetic nature is key
• Some experience within SEND preferable
• Passionate about supporting students and their social and emotional journey
• Would accept ECT’s

What do I need?

• Qualified Teacher Status (QTS)
• Flexibility, enthusiasm and motivation to deliver great lessons
• Understanding of SEMH and Autism
• Understanding of Secondary Curriculum
• Behaviour management skills
• An ability to adhere to and implement schools' various policies

All applicants require the appropriate qualifications and training.

Engage Education is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. All candidates must undertake or have undertaken a valid enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check. Full assistance provided.

If you don’t hear from us within 2 working days, unfortunately you have been unsuccessful for this role. However, we’ll keep your CV on file and get in touch if something suitable comes up. (You can still apply for our other roles, too!)

We look forward to working with you!