SEN Teacher – Specialist Speech and Language School
📍Kingston upon Thames, South West London
🕒 Full-time | Long-term
💰 Competitive daily rate (dependent on experience)
📅 Start Date: ASAP / Flexible
🌟 About the Role A highly regarded specialist Speech and Language school in Kingston upon Thames is seeking a dedicated and enthusiastic SEN Teacher to join their experienced multidisciplinary team.
This setting supports pupils with speech, language and communication needs (SLCN), including Developmental Language Disorder, Autism, and associated learning differences. You will play a key role in delivering structured, communication-focused teaching that enables pupils to access learning, build confidence, and develop independence.
This is a fantastic opportunity for a teacher who is passionate about inclusive education and therapeutic approaches to learning. 🧠✨
🧩 Key Responsibilities
Plan and deliver differentiated, language-rich lessons tailored to individual learning profiles
Work collaboratively with Speech and Language Therapists, Teaching Assistants, and SENCO
Implement strategies such as visual supports, Makaton, communication boards, and structured language interventions
Support pupils’ social communication, literacy development, and emotional regulation
Track progress against EHCP targets and personalised learning plans
Create a nurturing, structured classroom environment that promotes engagement and success✅ Ideal Candidate
Qualified Teacher Status (QTS) or equivalent
Experience working with SLCN, Autism, or complex SEN in a school or specialist setting
Strong understanding of communication-friendly teaching approaches
Ability to adapt curriculum content to meet language and processing needs
Patient, creative, and resilient with a genuine passion for supporting vulnerable learners ❤️🎓 What the School Offers
Specialist Speech and Language training and CPD opportunities
Small class sizes and high levels of adult support
Access to therapeutic resources and structured intervention programmes
Supportive leadership and collaborative staff culture
Opportunity to make a long-term impact on pupils’ communication and life outcomes