Full job descriptionSpecial Needs Teacher
Location: Southwark borough
Type: Full-Time (with potential for Permanent)
Working Hours; 08:30 am - 16:00 pm.
Salary: Paid to teacher scale


Do you have a passion for supporting children and young people with special educational needs to achieve their full potential?
We are seeking a compassionate and dedicated SEND Teacher to join a specialist school, supporting learners across both the primary and secondary age range. This is an exciting opportunity to work within a highly supportive SEND environment, teaching students who are working at Primary and Entry Level curriculum pathways.
This rewarding role offers the opportunity to make a lasting impact on the lives of young people by creating engaging, personalised learning experiences that promote academic achievement, independence, confidence, and personal growth.
The school is proud to provide a nurturing, inclusive, and stimulating learning environment for students with a range of additional needs. We believe every learner deserves the opportunity to succeed, and our dedicated staff work collaboratively to ensure each student receives the support and encouragement they need to thrive.

Key ResponsibilitiesAs a SEND Teacher, you will:
Plan and Deliver Individualised Learning: Design and deliver engaging, differentiated lessons tailored to students working at Primary and Entry Level, adapting learning to meet a wide range of abilities and needs.
Support Academic, Social and Emotional Development: Foster confidence, independence, communication skills, and emotional wellbeing alongside academic progress.
Develop and Implement Individual Education Plans (IEPs): Work collaboratively with teaching assistants, therapists, families, and external professionals to set and review personalised learning targets.
Create a Positive Learning Environment: Establish a structured, nurturing classroom where students feel safe, supported, and motivated to learn.
Monitor and Assess Progress: Regularly evaluate student development, adapting teaching approaches and interventions to maximise progress.
Work as Part of a Multi-Disciplinary Team: Collaborate closely with colleagues, therapists, pastoral teams, and support staff to provide holistic support for every learner.
Promote Inclusion and Independence: Encourage students to develop life skills, resilience, and confidence to support their future aspirations.

Qualifications and Skills RequiredTo excel in this role, you will need:
*Qualified Teacher Status (QTS) or an equivalent recognised teaching qualification.
*Experience teaching students with special educational needs or a strong desire to work within a specialist SEND setting.
*Experience delivering learning at Primary or Entry Level, regardless of student age.
*A sound understanding of adapting learning for students with a range of needs, including Autism Spectrum Condition (ASC), Speech and Language Needs, Learning Difficulties, and Developmental Delays.
*Strong classroom and behaviour management skills.
*Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
*Creativity, patience, flexibility, and resilience.
*Familiarity with alternative communication methods such as PECS, Makaton, or assistive technology is advantageous.
*A commitment to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people.

What Makes a Successful SEND Teacher?Empathy and Understanding: Recognising the unique strengths and challenges of every learner.
Adaptability: Delivering highly personalised learning that meets students where they are academically and emotionally.
Creativity: Developing engaging and meaningful learning experiences that inspire participation and success.
Collaboration: Working effectively with families, support staff, therapists, and external agencies.
Commitment to Inclusion: Believing that every young person deserves the opportunity to succeed regardless of their starting point.
Resilience and Positivity: Maintaining high expectations while providing consistent encouragement and support.
This is a fantastic opportunity for a passionate teacher to join a specialist setting where every achievement is celebrated and every day presents the chance to make a genuine difference in the lives of children and young people with SEND.


Application Process
Do you feel you meet the criteria for this exciting opportunity? If so, please either apply below or contact Engage Education directly.
All applicants will require the appropriate qualification and training for this role. For teacher roles, we require a formally recognised teaching qualification.
If you are not contacted within 2 working days, unfortunately, you have been unsuccessful for this role. However, we will keep your CV and continue to help you in your search for a job within education.
Engage Education is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. All candidates must undertake or have undertaken a valid enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check. Full assistance provided.
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