Post 16 SEN Teacher

Remedy Recruitment Group; East London; On-site; ZAR 663 000 - 996 000; Full time

Job summary

A dedicated educational recruitment agency is seeking an experienced Sixth Form SEN Teacher to support autistic students with complex needs in East London. The role involves delivering a personalised curriculum and teaching practical life skills with the help of experienced support staff. Ideal candidates will have a strong understanding of autism and non-verbal communication, alongside experience in a SEN environment. This role offers a unique opportunity to make a genuine difference in the lives of young people preparing for adulthood.

Qualifications

• Experience working as a qualified teacher, ideally in a SEN setting.
• Strong knowledge in autism and sensory processing.
• Ability to deliver practical learning experiences.

Responsibilities

• Deliver a personalised curriculum for autistic students.
• Teach functional skills through real-life learning.
• Monitor student progress and support communication.

Skills

Experience in SEN

Knowledge of autism

Teaching functional skills

Non-verbal communication

Collaboration

Education

Qualified teacher status

Tools

ASDAN framework

MAPP

Job description

Sixth Form SEN Teacher - Autism & Complex Needs

Start Date: After February half term

Contract: Full-time

We are seeking an experienced and dedicated Sixth Form SEN Teacher to join a specialist setting supporting autistic students with complex needs. The successful candidate will begin full time after February half term, with a handover day during the week commencing 9th February to support a smooth transition.

You will be teaching a small class of 10 Sixth Form students, supported by 5 experienced support staff who work alongside the class teacher throughout the day. All students are working at pre-entry to Entry Level 1 and present with autism, sensory needs and are largely non-verbal.

The Role

• Deliver a practical, engaging and highly personalised curriculum
• Teach functional skills through real‑life learning and community‑based activities
• Plan and deliver lessons aligned to the ASDAN framework
• Track and monitor student progress using MAPP
• Use symbols, core boards and alternative communication methods to support communication
• Promote independence, life skills and preparation for adulthood
• Work collaboratively with a skilled support team and wider professionals

The Ideal Candidate Will

• Be a qualified teacher with experience in SEN, ideally post‑16
• Have strong knowledge of autism, sensory processing and non‑verbal communicationBe confident delivering functional, practical and life‑skills‑based learning
• Understand the importance of communication development and independence
• Be organised, patient and highly collaborative
• Have experience with or a willingness to learn ASDAN and MAPP

This is a highly rewarding role for a teacher who is passionate about preparing young people with complex needs for adulthood through meaningful, practical learning experiences.

Apply now to join a supportive and well‑structured Sixth Form provision making a genuine difference every day.