Specialist SEND School – Aylesbury, Buckinghamshire
A welcoming and highly regarded specialist school in Aylesbury is seeking a compassionate, enthusiastic and skilled Complex Needs Teacher to join its dedicated and supportive team.
This is a rewarding opportunity to work with children and young people aged 4–19 with Severe Learning Difficulties (SLD), Profound and Multiple Learning Difficulties (PMLD), Autism Spectrum Condition (ASC) and a range of additional complex needs. Pupils follow highly personalised learning programmes designed to develop communication, independence, social skills and preparation for adulthood.
The Role
As a Complex Needs Teacher, you will:
Take responsibility for the learning, progress and wellbeing of all pupils within your class.
Plan and deliver engaging, creative and highly differentiated lessons that meet each pupil's individual Education, Health and Care Plan (EHCP) outcomes.
Lead, support and work collaboratively with a team of SEND Teaching Assistants to provide consistently high-quality classroom provision.
Deliver a broad and balanced curriculum that promotes communication, functional literacy and numeracy, life skills and independence.
Use a range of communication approaches, including AAC, Makaton, PECS and sensory strategies where appropriate.
Work closely with therapists, families and other professionals to provide a holistic approach to each pupil's education.
Create a safe, nurturing and inclusive learning environment where every pupil is encouraged to achieve their full potential.
Promote positive behaviour through proactive, relationship-based approaches.
Ensure the highest standards of safeguarding, health and wellbeing are maintained at all times.
The Ideal Candidate
We are looking for a teacher who:
Holds Qualified Teacher Status (QTS) or is an Early Career Teacher (ECT) with a passion for SEND.
Has experience teaching pupils with Special Educational Needs, particularly those with complex learning needs, SLD, PMLD and/or Autism.
Has either Primary or Secondary teaching experience.
Can deliver engaging, personalised learning that celebrates every small step of progress.
Has excellent communication and teamwork skills and enjoys working as part of a multi-disciplinary team.
Maintains high expectations and believes every child can succeed with the right support.
Demonstrates resilience, patience, empathy and a positive attitude.
Is committed to continuous professional development and reflective practice.
Is fully committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people.
What the School Offers
The successful candidate will benefit from:
A welcoming, experienced and highly supportive leadership team.
Comprehensive induction and ongoing professional development, including specialist SEND training.
Opportunities for career progression and leadership development.
A collaborative multi-disciplinary environment, working alongside therapists and specialist practitioners.
Well-resourced classrooms and excellent facilities.
A positive, nurturing school community where staff wellbeing is valued.
The opportunity to make a genuine and lasting difference to the lives of children and young people with complex needs.
If you are a passionate and dedicated teacher looking to inspire, support and empower pupils with additional needs, we would love to hear from you
Salary description
£170.00 - £200.00 per day