SEN Teacher

Do you have the creativity, patience and dedication to support students aged 7–19 with a range of complex and additional needs?

Could you deliver engaging, highly personalised lessons that develop communication, independence, life skills and learning?

Would you like to join a supportive specialist school where every student is valued, understood and encouraged to reach their full potential?

We are seeking a dedicated and enthusiastic SEN Teacher to join a specialist SEN school in Uxbridge, supporting students aged 7–19 with complex learning difficulties and disabilities.

This is an exciting opportunity for a compassionate and adaptable teacher who is passionate about inclusive education and enabling students with additional needs to achieve meaningful progress. You will deliver engaging, personalised learning experiences tailored to individual abilities, communication styles and developmental needs, helping students build confidence, independence and essential life skills.

About the Role

As an SEN Teacher, you will plan and deliver engaging, differentiated and accessible lessons that meet the diverse needs of students with complex learning difficulties and disabilities. You will create a safe, structured and nurturing learning environment where students are supported to communicate, explore, develop new skills and achieve their individual goals.

Working closely with Teaching Assistants, therapists and other professionals, you will provide a holistic approach to learning, supporting students'' academic, communication, social, emotional and personal development.

Key Responsibilities

As an SEN Teacher, you will:

• Plan and deliver engaging, differentiated lessons tailored to students'' individual needs, abilities and learning styles.

• Adapt teaching approaches, resources and activities to make learning accessible to students with complex learning difficulties and disabilities.

• Develop personalised learning opportunities that support individual progress, engagement and achievement.

• Create a safe, inclusive, structured and nurturing classroom environment.

• Support students to develop communication, social interaction, emotional awareness and independence.

• Incorporate practical, sensory-based and multisensory learning activities to encourage engagement and understanding.

• Promote the development of essential life skills, including personal independence and preparation for adulthood where appropriate.

• Use appropriate communication strategies, visual supports and assistive resources to meet students'' individual needs.

• Establish consistent routines and supportive expectations to help students feel secure and confident.

• Monitor, assess and record progress against individual learning objectives, EHCP outcomes and personalised targets.

• Work collaboratively with Teaching Assistants to ensure consistent, effective classroom support.

• Liaise with parents, carers, therapists and other professionals to support students'' wider development.

• Support students with sensory needs, emotional regulation and transitions throughout the school day.

• Maintain high expectations while recognising and celebrating individual achievements, however small.

About You

The successful SEN Teacher will have:

• Qualified Teacher Status (QTS) or an equivalent recognised teaching qualification.

• Experience teaching or supporting students with special educational needs, ideally those with complex learning difficulties and disabilities.

• A strong understanding of differentiated teaching and personalised learning approaches.

• The ability to adapt lessons and resources to meet a wide range of learning and communication needs.

• A patient, calm, compassionate and flexible approach.

• Excellent communication and relationship-building skills.

• The ability to work effectively as part of a multidisciplinary team.

• An understanding of sensory needs, alternative communication methods and practical approaches to supporting engagement.

• A commitment to promoting independence, communication, inclusion and positive learning experiences.

• Creativity and enthusiasm for developing engaging, meaningful learning opportunities.

• A strong understanding of safeguarding and promoting positive outcomes for every student.

What We Offer

In return, we offer:

• The opportunity to make a genuine difference to the lives of students with complex learning difficulties and disabilities.

• The chance to work within a specialist SEN school in Uxbridge.

• A supportive and collaborative staff team.

• Opportunities for ongoing professional development and specialist training.

• A rewarding role where individual progress, personal development and achievement are highly valued.

• The opportunity to develop your specialist teaching experience across a broad age range, from 7 to 19 years.

• A positive learning environment focused on communication, independence, inclusion, wellbeing and meaningful progress.

If you are a dedicated and compassionate SEN Teacher who is passionate about helping students with complex learning difficulties and disabilities develop their skills, confidence and independence, we would love to hear from you.

Apply now for your CV to be considered.