Unqualified SEN Primary Teacher

Teaching Personnel; St Albans; On-site; GBP 23,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

Teaching Personnel is seeking a motivated Unqualified SEN Primary Teacher to lead a small KS1/KS2 class in a SEN setting in St Albans. You will work with SEN educators, therapy teams and parents, gradually planning and delivering tailored lessons with on-the-job training.

The ideal candidate holds an undergraduate degree and is eager to pursue a career in SEN teaching, with a focus on developing practical classroom skills towards earning QTS.

Qualifications

• Undergraduate degree required.
• Strong communication, patience and behavior management skills.
• Willingness to develop SEN classroom practice and work towards QTS.
• Commitment to safeguarding and inclusion.

Responsibilities

• Plan, adapt and deliver sensory-aware KS1/KS2 lessons for pupils with diverse needs.
• Lead small-class instruction and manage behaviour with positive reinforcement.
• Differentiate activities for ASC, S&L needs and complex learning difficulties.
• Collaborate with SENCo, teaching assistants, therapists, and parents.
• Track pupil progress and contribute to IEPs and EHCP reviews.

Skills

Excellent communication

Patience

Behaviour management

Education

Undergraduate degree

Job description

About the Role

Are you a graduate looking for a direct route into classroom teaching? Are you ready to take on the rewarding challenge of leading a primary classroom within a specialist SEN environment?

We are seeking a motivated, resilient, and dynamic Unqualified SEN Primary Teacher to join a welcoming SEN primary school in St Albans, Hertfordshire. This is an exceptional opportunity for an undergraduate degree holder who is passionate about special educational needs and eager to develop their teaching practice across Key Stage 1 and Key Stage 2.

You will work closely with experienced SEN educators, therapy teams, and senior leadership, gradually taking on responsibility for planning, preparing, and delivering tailored, engaging lessons to small classes, with dedicated support and structured on-the-job training provided.

Key Responsibilities

• Plan, adapt, and deliver high-quality, sensory-aware lessons tailored to the KS1 and KS2 curriculum for pupils with diverse learning needs.
• Lead small-class instruction, managing classroom dynamics and behavior effectively through positive reinforcement and de-escalation strategies.
• Differentiate learning activities to support pupils with autism (ASC), speech and language needs, and complex learning difficulties.
• Establish a safe, structured, and nurturing environment where pupils feel supported to reach their full potential.
• Collaborate closely with Special Educational Needs Coordinators (SENCo), teaching assistants, speech therapists, and parents.
• Track pupil progress, celebrate small wins, and contribute to Individual Education Plans (IEPs) and EHCP reviews.

The Ideal Candidate

• Education: An undergraduate degree (essential).
• Career Goals: A genuine desire to pursue a career in SEN primary teaching and work towards formal teaching credentials (QTS).
• Experience: Previous experience working with children with SEN in a school, care, youth work, or tutoring setting (highly desirable).
• Skills: Excellent communication, patience, and strong behavior management or de-escalation skills.
• Attributes: High emotional intelligence, resilience, adaptability, and a creative, pupil-centered approach to learning.
• Requirements: A complete commitment to child safeguarding, inclusion, and the ability to commute to St Albans, Hertfordshire.

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