SEN Teacher

SEN Teacher – Full-Time, Permanent

Location: Watford
Start Date: September 2025

A highly regarded specialist school in Watford is seeking a committed and experienced SEN Teacher to join their team from September 2025 on a full-time, permanent basis. This is an excellent opportunity for a passionate educator who is dedicated to supporting pupils with autism, as well as associated needs such as speech, language, sensory processing, and behavioural regulation challenges.

You’ll be part of a nurturing, well-resourced environment with small class sizes, strong staff-to-student ratios, and a collaborative multidisciplinary team. The school takes pride in delivering tailored learning experiences that empower every student to achieve their full potential.

• Plan and deliver differentiated lessons that meet the diverse needs of pupils with complex SEN, particularly autism

• Establish structured routines and use visual supports to aid communication and learning

• Work closely with TAs, therapists, and families to provide joined-up support

• Track and report on pupil progress against EHCP outcomes and individual learning targets

• Implement evidence-based strategies to foster emotional regulation and independence

• Maintain a safe, inclusive, and positive learning environment

• Participate actively in CPD and contribute to the wider school community

• Qualified Teacher Status - desirable but not essential

• Proven experience supporting children or young people with SEN, ideally in specialist or alternative settings

• Strong understanding of autism and related developmental needs

• Patient, resilient, and nurturing in your approach to teaching

• Confident communicator and effective team player

• Hold (or be willing to obtain) an Enhanced DBS on the Update Service

• A warm, inclusive, and supportive school culture

• Small, well-equipped classes and committed support staff

• Access to specialist CPD, including training on autism, sensory integration, and communication strategies

• Competitive salary (based on experience) with scope for progression into leadership or specialist roles

• Generous holiday entitlement and a healthy work–life balance

• Purpose-built facilities tailored to pupils’ sensory and communication needs

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For more information, contact Mitchell Winn on (phone number removed).

Please note: Due to high application volumes, only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.

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Supply Desk is fully committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. All applicants must hold, or be willing to apply for, an Enhanced DBS and adhere to our safer recruitment practices.