SEN TeacherNew

TN United Kingdom; East London; On-site; GBP 30 000 - 45 000; Full time

Job summary

A leading SEN school in South East London is looking for an experienced SEN teacher to join their dedicated team. The role involves teaching a KS3 ASD class with a focus on individual needs and a cross-curricular approach. The school offers modern facilities and a supportive environment, aiming to provide meaningful education to students with complex needs. The successful candidate will benefit from excellent training and career development opportunities.

Benefits

Excellent rates of pay

Superb training and career development pathways

Hands-on experienced SLT

Friendly, open, supportive community

Modern facilities including therapy pool and art studio

Qualifications

• Experience in teaching SEN students or mainstream with relevant skills.
• Ability to deliver a cross-curricular approach.

Responsibilities

• Teach a KS3 ASD class with a cross-curricular approach.
• Build rapport with staff and manage behaviour effectively.

Skills

ASD knowledge

Behaviour management

Rapport building

Education

Qualified Teacher Status

Job description

A well-run and effective SEN School for Autistic and SLD learners in South East London is seeking to appoint an SEN teacher to teach a challenging but bright KS3 ASD class. The school has been part of a federation for less than a year, and while many staff have been retained and the student body remains similar, there have been significant changes to systems, expectations, and outcomes. The school is a positive place to work, where challenging students exist but meaningful change is achieved through hard work, a strong team ethos, and supportive SLT.

The SEN Teacher

We are seeking an experienced Secondary SEN teacher comfortable delivering a cross-curricular approach. Due to the nature of the class, good ASD knowledge, strong behaviour management skills, the ability to build rapport with staff, and a positive, open demeanour are essential. While prior experience in an SEN setting is helpful, the Headteacher encourages applicants with the right skills and experience from mainstream schools.

The SEN School

This South East London SEN school is led by an outstanding Headteacher who has successfully brought about significant improvements, elevating the school from 'requires improvement' to at least 'good'. The leadership team supports teaching and support staff fully, understanding the challenges they face. To maintain staff morale and ensure they stay connected to the school's realities, SLT members retain a partial teaching timetable and attend teacher meetings. They know all students and their individual needs personally.

The school comprises a highly regarded staff team committed to providing access to mainstream schooling and the national curriculum for all pupils. Most students are referred due to their inability to thrive in mainstream settings and are diagnosed with Social, Emotional, and Mental Health issues, which can make their behaviour challenging. Classes are small, with no more than 8 pupils, allowing for more individual attention than in mainstream schools.

All pupils follow a bespoke, pupil-focused curriculum tailored to their specific needs, abilities, and potential. Lessons are creative and multi-sensory. A dedicated curriculum lead supports lesson planning, assessment, coaching, and acts as a resource for staff, visiting each class weekly.

Benefits

• Hands-on experienced SLT
• Excellent rates of pay
• Superb training and career development pathways
• Proven Headteacher with a phenomenal track record
• Friendly, open, supportive, and close-knit community
• Modern facilities including a therapy pool, art studio, therapy rooms, well-appointed classrooms, and outdoor space