Sen Teacher

Qualified SEND Teacher

Location: Suffolk – Various Locations
Salary: Competitive, dependent on experience and qualifications
Hours: Full-Time / Long-Term Opportunities
Setting: SEND & Specialist Education
Qualification: Qualified Teacher Status (QTS) Required

Are you a qualified Teacher with a passion for supporting children and young people with Special Educational Needs and Disabilities (SEND)? Are you looking for a rewarding role where you can use your teaching experience to make a genuine difference to pupils who require a more individualised approach to education?

TeacherActive is looking to recruit Qualified SEND Teachers to work with children and young people across a range of specialist schools and SEND provisions throughout Suffolk.

We are looking for dedicated, adaptable and resilient Teachers who can create engaging learning experiences while supporting pupils with a variety of additional needs. Opportunities are available across Suffolk, making this ideal for Teachers looking for their next permanent, long-term or full-time opportunity within specialist education.

About the Role

As a SEND Teacher, you will plan and deliver engaging, accessible and differentiated lessons tailored to the individual needs and abilities of your pupils.

Depending on the setting, you could be supporting children and young people with Autism (ASD), Social, Emotional and Mental Health needs (SEMH), Moderate Learning Difficulties (MLD), Severe Learning Difficulties (SLD), communication needs and other additional or complex needs.

Building positive and trusting relationships will be a key part of your role. You'll work alongside experienced Learning Support Assistants, SEND professionals and senior leaders to provide pupils with a safe, structured and supportive environment where they can develop academically, socially and emotionally.

Responsibilities

• Plan, prepare and deliver engaging and differentiated lessons.
• Teach children and young people with a range of SEND and additional needs.
• Adapt lessons, resources and teaching strategies to individual abilities.
• Work with pupils on a one-to-one basis, in small groups and within the classroom.
• Build positive, consistent and trusting relationships with pupils.
• Promote positive behaviour, confidence, independence and emotional regulation.
• Support pupils who may have experienced barriers to mainstream education.
• Monitor, assess and record pupil progress.
• Work towards individual targets and outcomes outlined within EHCPs.
• Work closely with Learning Support Assistants, senior leaders and other professionals.
• Create a safe, structured and inclusive learning environment.
• Maintain high standards of safeguarding and pupil wellbeing.

What We're Looking For

• Qualified Teacher Status (QTS) is required.
• A genuine passion for supporting children and young people with SEND.
• Strong classroom and behaviour management skills.
• A patient, resilient and adaptable approach.
• Excellent communication and relationship-building skills.
• Confidence differentiating lessons for pupils working at a range of academic levels.
• The ability to remain calm and consistent when faced with challenging situations.
• Reliability, flexibility and a positive attitude.
• Previous experience within SEND, SEMH, ASD, alternative provision, PRUs or specialist education is highly desirable.
• Mainstream Teachers looking to transition into SEND are also encouraged to apply.

In Return, You Can Expect

• Opportunities across a range of SEND and specialist schools throughout Suffolk.
• Competitive rates of pay.
• Full support throughout your placement.
• Ongoing professional development opportunities.
• The chance to develop valuable specialist SEND teaching experience.
• Opportunities to work with experienced education and SEND professionals.
• A varied and rewarding role where no two days are the same.
• The opportunity to make a lasting difference to the education and future of children and young people with additional needs.

Our staff are paid on a PAYE basis, so you can rest assured that you're paying the right level of Tax and National Insurance, with no hidden admin charges coming out of your hard-earned pay.

If you're a Qualified Teacher looking for your next opportunity within SEND education in Suffolk, click 'APPLY NOW' and I will be in touch regarding the opportunities currently available.

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About TeacherActive

TeacherActive is one of the UK’s leading education recruitment agencies, with over 20 years of experience supporting schools and education professionals. We place teachers and support staff into a wide range of temporary, contract and permanent roles, helping candidates find rewarding opportunities that suit their experience, availability and career goals. We pride ourselves on providing an excellent service to both our schools and candidates.

Equal Opportunities Statement

TeacherActive is an equal opportunities employer and operates as an Employment Business and Employment Agency in providing temporary, contract and permanent job seeking services.

Safeguarding and DBS Compliance

Registration may involve an enhanced DBS check, ID checks and the supply of good professional references, depending on the role. We are committed to safeguarding and compliance across all placements. 

Regular external audits have shown repeatedly that our standards are exceptional. We are passionate about finding the right staff for each education environment.