Borehamwood, Hertfordshire
Full-Time | Permanent | September 2026 Start
Salary: £37,870 - £56,154 (M1 – U3)
Salary will be determined based on experience and position on the Main Pay Range. The maximum salary is applicable to candidates with substantial teaching experience.
Are you a passionate and experienced SEN Teacher looking for an opportunity to make a genuine impact in an inclusive and nurturing school environment?
Teach Now is recruiting on behalf of a welcoming and highly supportive primary school in Borehamwood seeking a skilled SEN Specialist Teacher to join their Additional Resource Provision (ARP) from September 2026.
This is a rewarding opportunity for a compassionate and dedicated teacher with strong SEND experience who is committed to helping children with additional needs thrive academically, socially and emotionally.
The school is recognised for its inclusive ethos, high expectations and child-centred approach, creating a positive and stimulating learning environment where every pupil is valued as an individual.
About the Role
As the ARP Teacher, you will play a key role in delivering tailored, high-quality teaching for pupils with a range of additional needs within the schools specialist provision. You will create a structured, nurturing and engaging learning environment where pupils feel safe, supported and motivated to succeed.
Working closely with the SENCO, support staff, families and external professionals, you will help ensure pupils receive personalised support that enables them to make strong individual progress and develop greater independence and confidence.
This role would suit an experienced SEN Teacher or a mainstream primary teacher with substantial SEND experience and a genuine passion for inclusive education.
Key Responsibilities
• Plan and deliver engaging, differentiated lessons tailored to pupils with SEND
• Create a calm, supportive and inclusive classroom environment
• Adapt teaching strategies and learning resources to meet a range of additional needs
• Monitor and assess pupil progress, using assessment to inform next steps
• Support pupils communication, emotional regulation, independence and social development
• Work collaboratively with Teaching Assistants and wider staff to deliver targeted interventions
• Liaise effectively with parents, carers and external professionals to ensure joined-up support
• Maintain high expectations for behaviour, learning and pupil wellbeing
The Ideal Candidate Will Have
• Qualified Teacher Status (QTS)
• Proven experience teaching pupils with SEND within a primary, ARP or specialist setting
• Strong understanding of inclusive teaching strategies and SEND best practice
• The ability to adapt provision to support pupils with varying learning profiles and needs
• Excellent communication and teamwork skills
• A calm, patient and nurturing approach
• Commitment to working collaboratively with families and professionals
• A genuine passion for supporting children with additional needs to achieve their potential
What the School Offers
• A welcoming, caring and inclusive school community
• Supportive leadership team with a strong focus on staff wellbeing
• Well-resourced ARP provision and excellent support staff
• Opportunities for ongoing CPD and SEND specialist development
• Collaborative working environment where inclusion is at the heart of practice
• The chance to make a lasting impact on pupils lives and development
Salary & Benefits
• Competitive salary: £37,870 - £56,154 (M1 – U3)
• Permanent full-time position
• Long-term career development opportunities
• Supportive and experienced leadership team
• Excellent work-life balance and staff support culture
Why work via Teach Now?
Teach-Now are a widely recognised, education recruitment company. We pride ourselves on our high levels of customer service and professional development that we offer our teachers and support staff. We:
• Ensure that you will have your own dedicated consultant who will provide ongoing support and guidance.
• Offer an excellent refer a friend scheme that pays you £150 for each candidate you refer to us after they have worked and been paid for their first 10 days.
• Pay in line with the Agency Worker Regulations (AWR) meaning you will be paid equally to a permanent employee.
• Give you access to a wide range of CPD training through our in-house team of experienced senior leaders
Application Process: Do you feel you meet the criteria for this exciting opportunity? If so, please either apply below or contact Teach-Now directly. All applicants will require the appropriate qualification and training for this role. For teacher roles, we require a formally recognised teaching qualification. If you are not contacted within 2 working days, unfortunately, you have been unsuccessful for this role. However, we will keep your CV and continue to help you in your search for a job within education. Good luck with your application, we look forward to hearing from you.
Teach Now operates stringent safer recruitment procedures.
We are committed to promoting equality and challenging discrimination. Teach Now is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people, and vulnerable adults and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. This post will be subject to an Enhanced DBS Clearance
Salary description
£37870.00 - £56154.00 per year