SEN Teacher

SEN Teacher - Key Stage 4 (Complex Needs)

Ealing Local Authority | Maternity Cover (2-3 Terms)
Good School with Outstanding Features

A fantastic opportunity has arisen for a dedicated SEN Teacher to join a high-achieving, well respected, and well-resourced SEN school in Ealing. This SEN Teacher role is to cover a maternity leave starting after half term, with a strong emphasis on ensuring a thorough handover. The SEN Teacher position is expected to run until the end of the calendar year as a minimum.

About this Ealing SEN School

This welcoming and successful co-educational Ealing SEN school caters for up to 95 pupils aged 7-19 with a wide range of complex needs. The school benefits from excellent facilities, including:

• 10 well-equipped classrooms
• Therapy room
• Food Technology and Art rooms
• A hall that doubles as a gym
• Two minibuses for educational visits
• A state-of-the-art sensory room recently opened and already making a significant impact

The Headteacher is a thoughtful and proactive leader who acknowledges the challenges facing staff and as a result prioritises staff well-being, ensuring all TA and SEN Teacher staff have access to strong resources, training, and infrastructure to succeed. This inspiring Ealing SEN school continues to grow in reputation, with potential expansion plans creating opportunities for permanent roles.

The SEN Teacher Role

The successful SEN Teacher applicant will be teaching a Key Stage 4 class of 8 pupils with complex needs, and successfully line managing 2 highly skilled full-time Teaching Assistants.

Pupil needs include:

• Autism
• Down syndrome
• Global developmental delay
• Complex medical needs
• Severe arthritis with associated learning difficulties
• All pupils are verbal, though Makaton and PECS are used as communication tools.

Attainment levels: P6-P8
Curriculum focus: Sensory-based learning

The Ideal SEN Teacher Candidate

We are looking for an experienced or budding SEN Teacher who:

• Can plan, deliver, and assess engaging lessons tailored to a sensory curriculum
• Has strong behaviour and classroom management skills
• Has a experience as a good or outstanding teacher
• Demonstrates passion, commitment, and adaptability
• Lives in Ealing area or commutable distance from school
• Is able to commit to the duration of the placement

Experience working in a UK school as an SEN Teacher in complex needs or EYFS is highly desirable, though strong mainstream teachers and overseas-trained teachers with relevant experience are encouraged to apply.

Reeson Education:

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Reeson Education is an Equal Opportunities employer and is committed to the highest standards of safeguarding and the promotion of the welfare of children, young people and adults.

Please note, where a salary or daily rate range is stated, the higher rate applies to candidates who meet the enhanced experience, training or qualification requirements specified within the advert. All daily/hourly rates quoted are inclusive of holiday pay at 12.07%