Sen Teacher

SEN Teacher

Location: Folkestone, Kent
Salary: £120 - £250 per day (depending on experience)
Start date: Immediately
Contract: Supply / Long-Term / Permanent

Are you an empathetic and dedicated SEN Teacher with a genuine commitment to supporting children with additional needs?

Do you have the expertise to develop nurturing, inclusive learning environments where every student can succeed?

If so, then we at GSL Education Kent would love to hear from you. We have a fantastic opportunity for a committed SEN Teacher to join a warm and supportive specialist provision located in Folkestone.

The school is a well-respected specialist setting catering to pupils with complex learning needs, including autism spectrum disorder, moderate to severe learning difficulties, and speech and language challenges. The school is dedicated to offering a tailored curriculum that honours each child's uniqueness and fosters independence, self-confidence, and a genuine enthusiasm for learning.

As an SEN Teacher, you will be expected to:

Design and deliver creative, adapted lessons that meet the specific needs of pupils with SEN.
Create, implement, and review individual education plans (IEPs) alongside support staff, therapists, and families.
Establish a safe, positive, and well-structured classroom environment that encourages engagement and measurable progress.
Collaborate closely with teaching assistants, therapists, and parents to ensure a cohesive approach to each child's development.
Track and assess student progress, adjusting teaching methods to help every learner achieve their goals.
To be considered for this SEN Teacher role, the candidate must:

Hold Qualified Teacher Status (QTS) or an equivalent recognised teaching qualification.
Have proven experience teaching pupils with special educational needs (SEN experience is essential).
Demonstrate strong knowledge of differentiation, behaviour management techniques, and inclusive teaching strategies.
Have the right to work in the UK.
Meet GSL's safer recruitment background checks.
Have a Child Enhanced DBS certificate registered on the Update Service or be willing to apply for a new one.
GSL Education offers:

Excellent daily rates of pay
Direct connections to local schools across Folkestone and East Kent
Access to ongoing professional development and SEN-focused training
Dedicated consultants who will support your employment needs throughout your placement
Please be advised that this SEN Teacher role requires a strong knowledge and understanding of safeguarding and child protection and that successful applicants must satisfy all background safer recruitment checks including an enhanced child DBS on the update service or be willing to apply for a new one.

GSL Education is an ethical, independent recruitment agency which aims to provide quality teaching and support staff in schools throughout Kent. All of our current adverts apply to real vacancies.

For more information or to be considered for this SEN Teacher role, please click 'apply' and submit a full (10 year), up-to-date CV and one of our dedicated consultants will be in touch.

If you are interested in this SEN Teacher position, please contact Kate at the GSL Education Kent office to find out more information with a view to registering for this role ASAP