Job description
Job Title: SEN Teacher
Location: Southbourne
Salary: £31,650 - £49,084 per year (MPS/UPS) (Depending on experience)
Start Date: Immediate/ April 2025
Contract Type: Full-time/Permanent
Are you an ambitious and compassionate SEN Teacher eager to create inclusive and engaging learning experiences for students with additional needs?
GSL Education are offering an exceptional opportunity for a Special Educational Needs (SEN) Teacher to join a dedicated team in Southbourne. This role requires creativity, patience and adaptability, as you will need to differentiate teaching approaches to support learners with varied needs, including ASD, ADHD, SEMH and speech and language difficulties.
About The Role:
As a SEN Teacher, you will play a crucial role in delivering a specialised curriculum that meets the academic, social and emotional needs of students with SEND. Working closely with therapists, teaching assistants and SENCOs, you will tailor lesson plans to ensure maximum engagement and development for each pupil.
Responsibilities of SEN Teacher:
- Deliver engaging and differentiated lessons that align with students’ individual learning needs.
- Develop bespoke learning strategies for students with complex SEN requirements.
- Create a structured and nurturing classroom environment, promoting self-confidence and resilience.
- Foster positive behaviour management techniques to maintain a calm and supportive atmosphere.
- Track progress through regular assessments and targeted interventions.
- Work collaboratively with multi-disciplinary teams to enhance holistic development.
- Implement and monitor EHCPs (Education, Health and Care Plans) to ensure optimal support for each child.
The successful candidate will:
- Must hold Qualified Teacher Status (QTS) or an equivalent qualification, with a focus on Special Educational Needs (SEN).
- Previous experience working with children with Special Educational Needs, ideally within a school setting.
- Strong knowledge and understanding of various SEN, including learning disabilities, autism, ADHD and other developmental challenges.
- The ability to differentiate lessons effectively and employ a range of teaching strategies to meet diverse learning needs.
- A patient, compassionate and flexible approach to teaching, with a deep commitment to the holistic development of every student.
- Excellent interpersonal and communication skills, with the ability to collaborate with colleagues, parents and external professionals.
- Full-time availability and a proactive approach to your professional development.
- Have an updated CV (covering the last ten years barring any unexplained gaps) and an enhanced DBS registered to the Update Service (or be willing to apply for one).
Why Choose GSL Education?
- Competitive salary, ranging from £31,650 to £49,084 annually, based on qualifications and experience.
- A supportive working environment where your ideas and expertise are valued.
- The chance to make a lasting difference in the lives of students with Special Educational Needs.
- A team-oriented and collaborative approach to teaching, ensuring that you never feel isolated in your role.
Join Us Today!
If you are a dedicated SEN Teacher seeking a fulfilling role in Southbourne, we want to hear from you. Join GSL Education and inspire students to overcome challenges and achieve success.
Please be advised that this role requires a strong knowledge and understanding of safeguarding and child protection and that successful applicants must satisfy all background safer recruitment checks; including providing an enhanced DBS certificate registered on the update service, or completing an application for a new check.
As an ethical, inclusive and independent recruitment agency, GSL Education are committed to providing quality teaching and support staff in schools across the UK.
For more information or to register your interest inthe ‘SEN Teacher’ role,or to be considered, please click ‘apply now’ to submit your full and up-to-date CV and one of our dedicated consultants will be in touch.