Do you have the patience, creativity and expertise to support post-16 students with Severe Learning Difficulties (SLD), Profound and Multiple Learning Difficulties (PMLD) and additional complex needs?
Could you deliver engaging, highly personalised learning that develops communication, independence, confidence and essential life skills?
Would you like to join a supportive specialist SEN school where every young person is valued, understood and encouraged to achieve their individual potential?
We are seeking a dedicated and enthusiastic SEN Teacher to join a specialist SEN school in Sutton, supporting post-16 students with complex learning needs, including SLD and PMLD.
This is an exciting opportunity for a compassionate and adaptable SEN Teacher to deliver engaging, personalised learning programmes that support students' communication, independence, wellbeing, life skills and preparation for adulthood.
About the Role
As an SEN Teacher, you will plan and deliver highly personalised, differentiated and accessible learning experiences tailored to the individual needs, abilities, communication styles and aspirations of post-16 students with complex SEND.
You will play an important role in helping young people develop the skills they need to become as independent as possible and prepare for life beyond school.
Key Responsibilities
As an SEN Teacher, you will:
Plan and deliver engaging and differentiated lessons for post-16 students with complex SEN needs.
Adapt teaching, resources and learning activities to meet individual abilities and learning styles.
Support students with SLD, PMLD and additional complex needs to access learning and make meaningful progress.
Develop personalised learning programmes linked to individual EHCP outcomes and targets.
Focus on communication, independence, functional skills and preparation for adulthood.
Provide opportunities for students to develop essential life skills, including personal care, independence and community participation where appropriate.
Use practical, sensory and experiential learning approaches to engage students.
Use appropriate communication strategies, visual supports and structured routines to support learning.
Create a safe, nurturing, structured and inclusive learning environment.
Support students with complex communication and sensory needs.
Promote positive behaviour, emotional wellbeing and engagement.
Monitor, assess and record student progress, identifying appropriate next steps.
Work closely with Teaching Assistants and specialist support staff to provide consistent and effective support.
Contribute to EHCP reviews, individual learning plans and personalised targets.
Build positive, trusting relationships with students and recognise individual achievements.
Work collaboratively with parents/carers, colleagues and external professionals.
Contribute to school meetings, training, professional development and the wider life of the school.
About You
The successful SEN Teacher will have:
Qualified Teacher Status (QTS) or an equivalent recognised teaching qualification.
Experience working with students with SEN and complex learning needs.
Experience supporting students with SLD, PMLD and/or profound and complex needs is highly desirable.
A strong understanding of personalised and inclusive teaching approaches.
Excellent communication, classroom management and organisational skills.
The ability to differentiate and adapt learning to meet a wide range of complex needs.
A patient, calm, compassionate and resilient approach.
The ability to build strong, positive and trusting relationships with young people.
A creative and flexible approach to teaching and learning.
An understanding of sensory, communication and physical needs.
A commitment to developing students' independence, communication, wellbeing and life skills.
A strong understanding of safeguarding and promoting positive outcomes for every learner.
What We Offer
In return, we offer:
The opportunity for an SEN Teacher to make a genuine difference to the lives of post-16 students with complex needs.
The chance to work within a supportive specialist SEN setting in Sutton.
A collaborative and dedicated staff team.
Ongoing professional development and specialist training opportunities.
A rewarding role where individual progress and achievement are highly valued.
The opportunity to develop your experience working with a broad range of complex SEND needs.
A supportive environment focused on communication, independence, wellbeing and preparation for adulthood.
If you are a dedicated and compassionate SEN Teacher who wants to help post-16 students with complex needs develop their communication, independence, confidence and life skills, we would love to hear from you.
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Salary description
£150.00 - £200.00 per day