Are you an experienced SEN practitioner with a passion for transforming the lives of children and young people with complex needs? This is an outstanding opportunity to join a warm, specialist educational setting in Hertfordshire that is dedicated to nurturing confidence, independence, and meaningful progress for learners aged 2–19 with severe learning difficulties. Here, you’ll be part of a highly skilled team that values creativity, collaboration, and continuous professional growth. With smaller class sizes, exceptional facilities, and an embedded multi-disciplinary approach, you’ll have the time, resources, and support to deliver truly impactful teaching. Every day brings new opportunities to ignite communication, social development, and life skills through engaging, multi-sensory learning experiences tailored to each pupil’s unique needs. What Makes This Role Stand Out: • Extensive specialist CPD, mentoring, and targeted professional development • Generous PPA allowance to support high-quality teaching and planning • High staff-to-pupil ratios for personalised, meaningful learning • Purpose-built therapy rooms, sensory spaces, and a hydrotherapy pool • Supportive team culture with excellent opportunities for progression into leadership • Free onsite parking for a stress-free commute Your Key Responsibilities: • Plan and deliver creative lessons that promote communication, engagement, and independence • Lead and inspire a team of Teaching Assistants within your classroom • Work closely with specialist teachers, therapists, and school leaders to develop an inclusive curriculum • Build positive relationships with families and carers to support holistic development • Engage actively in school events and wider community activities • Teach pupils with severe learning difficulties across a diverse age range • Participate in ongoing training, including behaviour support and alternative communication methods (PECS, AAC, Makaton) If you’re ready for a rewarding role where every day makes a difference, we’d love to hear from you. Why work via Teach Now? Teach-Now are a widely recognised, education recruitment company. We pride ourselves on our high levels of customer service and professional development that we offer our teachers and support staff. We: • Ensure that you will have your own dedicated consultant who will provide ongoing support and guidance. • Offer an excellent ‘refer a friend’ scheme that pays you £150 for each candidate you refer to us after they have worked and been paid for their first 10 days. • Pay in line with the Agency Worker Regulations (AWR) meaning you will be paid equally to a permanent employee. • Give you access to a wide range of CPD training through our in-house team of experienced senior leaders Application Process: Do you feel you meet the criteria for this exciting opportunity? If so, please either apply below or contact Teach-Now 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. Good luck with your application, we look forward to hearing from you. Teach Now operates stringent safer recruitment procedures. We are committed to promoting equality and challenging discrimination. Teach Now is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people, and vulnerable adults and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. This post will be subject to an Enhanced DBS Clearance