SEN Teacher

Description

Are you an enthusiastic, adaptable teacher who’s passionate about making a genuine difference in a specialist setting?

We’re working with a well‑established special school in Hillingdon seeking an experienced SEN Teacher (QTS essential) to join their dedicated multi‑disciplinary team. The school supports pupils aged 7–19 with moderate to severe learning difficulties, complex needs, autism, and speech, language & communication challenges.

About the School

You’ll be joining a nurturing, values‑led community offering both day and residential provision for children and young people with a broad range of additional needs. The school takes a holistic, wellbeing‑driven approach, providing a rich curriculum alongside strong therapeutic support to help every learner thrive.

What You’ll Be Doing

Deliver engaging, personalised lessons tailored to each learner’s cognitive, communication and sensory profile.

Lead and support a class team to ensure a consistent, pupil‑centred approach throughout the day.

Work closely with therapists and other professionals to integrate therapeutic strategies into daily teaching.

Use a range of communication tools including AAC, PECS and visual supports.

Build trusted relationships with families and contribute to EHCP reviews and annual meetings.

What We’re Looking For

QTS – essential

Experience working with pupils with complex needs, MLD/SLD, ASC or significant communication needs

Confidence using both high‑tech and low‑tech AAC systems

Strong leadership within a classroom team

A calm, resilient, and positive approach to behaviour support and emotional regulation

What the School Offers

A friendly, collaborative and supportive staff community

Strong, stable leadership focused on staff and student wellbeing

High‑quality CPD and real opportunities for progression

Free onsite parking and good public transport links

Paid breaks and access to wellbeing programmes and resources

If you’re passionate about inclusive education and want to help young people with additional needs reach their full potential, we’d love to hear from you.

Apply today or get in touch for more details.

All applicants will require the appropriate qualifications and training for this role. Please see the FAQ’s on the Teaching Personnel website for details.

All pay rates quoted will be inclusive of 12.07% statutory holiday pay. This advert is for a temporary position. In some cases, the option to make this role permanent may become available at a later date.

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