Transition Teacher

Academics Ltd; Wendover; On-site; GBP 39,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

Academics Ltd in Wendover, Buckinghamshire is seeking a Transition Teacher for our specialist SEN school. The role focuses on preparing pupils for life beyond school with practical, life-skills-based learning and personalised programmes.

You will support pupils with autism, ADHD, SEMH, and complex needs, build strong relationships with families and professionals, and work towards EHCP outcomes in a collaborative multidisciplinary environment.

Qualifications

• Qualified Teacher Status or an appropriate recognised teaching qualification.
• Experience in a specialist SEN school or similar educational setting.
• Strong understanding of autism, ADHD, SEMH and complex learning needs.
• Experience developing personalised learning programmes and supporting EHCP outcomes.
• Knowledge of transition planning and preparation for adulthood.
• Experience delivering practical, life-skills-based learning.
• Strong classroom management and behaviour support skills.

Responsibilities

• Supporting pupils with autism, ADHD, SEMH and complex additional needs.
• Developing personalised transition programmes that prepare young people for adulthood.
• Teaching essential life skills, including communication, budgeting, cooking, personal organisation and independence.
• Working towards EHCP outcomes and individual learning objectives.
• Building strong relationships with pupils, families, carers and external professionals.
• Working collaboratively with the wider multidisciplinary team to monitor progress and celebrate achievements.

Skills

SEN teaching

Behaviour management

Personalised learning

EHCP knowledge

Transition planning

Life skills

Autism awareness

Team collaboration

Education

Qualified Teacher Status

Job description

Transition Teacher

£39,000-£55,000 per annum | full-time |

Location: Wendover, Buckinghamshire

Salary: £39,000-£55,000 per annum

Contract: Full-Time

Setting: Specialist SEN School

Are you a passionate and dedicated teacher who believes education should prepare young people for life, not just the classroom?

We are looking for an inspiring Transition Teacher to join a specialist SEN school in Wendover.

This is a fantastic opportunity for an experienced transition teacher who is passionate about helping young people navigate important life transitions, develop practical skills and prepare for their next steps into further education, training, employment and independent living.

We want someone in Wendover who can think beyond traditional classroom teaching and deliver meaningful, engaging learning experiences that genuinely prepare pupils for the future.

The Transition Teacher Role in Wendover

As a Transition Teacher, you will play a pivotal role in preparing pupils for life beyond school, ensuring their education is personalised, practical and focused on achieving meaningful outcomes.

Your responsibilities will include:

• Supporting pupils with autism, ADHD, SEMH and complex additional needs.
• Developing personalised transition programmes that prepare young people for adulthood.
• Teaching essential life skills, including communication, budgeting, cooking, personal organisation and independence.
• Working towards EHCP outcomes and individual learning objectives.
• Building strong relationships with pupils, families, carers and external professionals.
• Working collaboratively with the wider multidisciplinary team to monitor progress and celebrate achievements.

Who Are We Looking For?

We are looking for an enthusiastic and committed teacher in Wendover who understands the importance of preparing young people with additional needs for adulthood.

The ideal candidate will have:

• Qualified Teacher Status or an appropriate recognised teaching qualification.
• Previous teaching experience within a specialist SEN school or similar educational setting.
• A strong understanding of autism, ADHD, SEMH and complex learning needs.
• Experience developing personalised learning programmes and supporting EHCP outcomes.
• Knowledge of transition planning and preparation for adulthood.
• Experience delivering practical, functional and life-skills-based learning.
• Strong classroom management and behaviour support skills.

What's in It for You?

• £39,000-£55,000 per annum.
• Full-time teaching opportunity.
• The chance to work within a specialist SEN school.
• An opportunity to make a genuine difference to young people's futures.
• A rewarding role with scope to develop your specialist teaching experience.

If you're an experienced teacher who is passionate about SEN education, preparing young people for adulthood and helping pupils develop the confidence to take their next steps, we would love to hear from you.

Salary will be determined by the successful candidate's qualifications and relevant experience, and will be in accordance with the client's pay policy