SEN Teacher (Primary or Secondary)

Lambeth, South London | Specialist All-Age SEN School | Full-Time | Permanent

£40,000 - £55,000 | Immediate or September Start

Are you a passionate teacher looking to make a lasting difference to children and young people with additional needs?

Do you thrive in a specialist environment where communication, emotional wellbeing, independence and personalised learning are at the heart of every achievement?

A highly regarded all-age SEN school in Lambeth is seeking an enthusiastic and dedicated SEN Teacher to join its growing team. The school supports pupils across both primary and secondary phases with a range of needs including Autism, Speech, Language and Communication Needs, Moderate Learning Difficulties, SEMH and complex learning needs.

The successful candidate will teach either a primary or secondary class, depending on experience and preference, working alongside experienced support staff, therapists and senior leaders to deliver engaging, highly personalised learning experiences that enable every pupil to achieve meaningful outcomes.

Key Responsibilities

- Plan and deliver creative, engaging and differentiated lessons tailored to individual pupil needs

- Develop and implement personalised learning programmes linked to EHCP outcomes

- Create a safe, structured and nurturing learning environment where pupils can flourish

- Support pupils with Autism, communication needs, learning difficulties and associated additional needs

- Promote communication, emotional regulation, independence and social development throughout the curriculum

- Work collaboratively with Speech & Language Therapists, Occupational Therapists, Educational Psychologists and wider professionals

- Lead and manage classroom support staff to ensure high-quality provision

- Monitor progress, assess learning and contribute to annual reviews and EHCP processes

- Build positive relationships with families and contribute to the wider school community

The Ideal Candidate

- Holds Qualified Teacher Status (QTS)

- Has experience teaching within Primary, Secondary, SEND or specialist educational settings

- Demonstrates a strong understanding of inclusive and personalised learning approaches

- Is confident adapting learning to meet a range of cognitive, communication and sensory needs

- Has excellent behaviour management and relationship-building skills

- Works effectively as part of a multidisciplinary team

- Is passionate about helping every pupil achieve their potential

Desirable Experience

- Teaching pupils with Autism, SEMH, Moderate Learning Difficulties or Speech and Language Needs

- Experience using communication approaches such as PECS, Makaton, AAC, Visual Supports or Total Communication

- Knowledge of sensory regulation strategies, trauma-informed practice and autism-friendly approaches

- Experience contributing to EHCP reviews and person-centred planning

What's on Offer?

- Competitive salary of £40,000 - £55,000

- Excellent specialist facilities and resources

- Access to a highly experienced multidisciplinary therapy team

- Extensive CPD and career progression opportunities

- Supportive and collaborative leadership team

- The opportunity to make a genuine and lasting impact on the lives of children and young people with additional needs

This is an excellent opportunity for a teacher looking to develop their career within a specialist SEN setting that values collaboration, inclusion and child-centred practice.

Apply now or send your CV to Stephen at KPI Education to be considered.

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