Teachmatch are seeking a committed and compassionate SEN Teacher to join our primary school client on a 0.4 part-time contract. This is a highly rewarding role, supporting pupils with complex and severe special educational needs, including but not limited to autism, communication difficulties, sensory needs, and profound learning difficulties.
Working closely with a dedicated support team, you will plan and deliver tailored, high-quality teaching and interventions that meet each pupil's individual needs. You will be responsible for creating a safe, inclusive, and nurturing learning environment that promotes progress in academic, social, and emotional development.
Key Responsibilities
- Plan and deliver differentiated and meaningful lessons for pupils with a wide range of complex SEN
- Use a variety of communication methods and visual aids to engage learners (e.g., PECS, Makaton, AAC)
- Create and maintain a positive, structured, and sensory-friendly classroom environment
- Lead and support a team of teaching assistants within the classroom
- Develop and review EHCP targets in collaboration with families, therapists, and external agencies
- Track and assess pupil progress using appropriate assessment tools for SEN learners
- Contribute to team meetings, reviews, and multidisciplinary discussions
- Ensure the safeguarding and welfare of all pupils at all times
What We're Looking For
- Qualified Teacher Status (QTS)
- Proven experience working with children with complex or severe SEN, preferably in a primary setting
- Sound knowledge of strategies to support pupils with autism, communication disorders, and sensory needs
- A nurturing, patient, and flexible approach to teaching
- Excellent teamwork and communication skills
- A commitment to inclusive education and positive behaviour support