SEND Teacher - Special Needs School | Full-Time | Ashford, Kent | September 2026 Start | QTS Required
Start Date: September 2026
Location: Ashford, Kent
Contract Type: Full-Time
Salary: £130 - £150 per day
Sector: Special Education / SEND
Make a Meaningful Impact as a SEND Teacher
Are you a passionate and experienced SEND Teacher looking for a rewarding role where you can truly make a difference?
Teach Plus are seeking a dedicated Special Educational Needs and Disabilities (SEND) Teacher to join a supportive specialist SEND school in Ashford from September 2026. This is a fantastic opportunity to work in a well-resourced setting where staff are committed to helping pupils achieve independence, confidence, and life skills.
You will play a key role in delivering personalised learning and supporting pupils with complex needs to reach their full potential in a nurturing and inclusive environment.
About the School
This specialist state SEND school supports children and young people aged 4 to 19 with physical disabilities and complex medical needs. The school focuses on developing:
Independence and life skills
Communication and social development
Mobility and physical development
Emotional wellbeing and confidenceThe school offers a collaborative, multidisciplinary environment where teachers work closely with therapists, healthcare professionals, and support staff to provide holistic support for pupils.
Role Responsibilities - SEND Teacher
As a SEND Teacher, you will:
Plan and deliver engaging, differentiated lessons tailored to pupils with SEND
Develop and implement EHCP targets and personalised learning plans
Monitor, assess, and track pupil progress and attainment
Work collaboratively with teaching assistants, therapists, and families
Create a safe, inclusive, and structured learning environment
Use positive behaviour management strategies to support learning
Support pupils' academic, social, and emotional developmentThe Ideal Candidate
We are looking for a compassionate and skilled SEND Teacher who is committed to inclusive education.
Essential Requirements
Qualified Teacher Status (QTS)
Experience working as a SEND Teacher or in a special education / SEN setting
Strong understanding of EHCPs, differentiated planning, and inclusive teaching strategies
Excellent communication and classroom management skills
Enhanced DBS Certificate (or willingness to obtain one)
Right to work in the UKDesirable
Experience supporting pupils with physical disabilities or complex medical needs
Knowledge of safeguarding and inclusive education practices
Experience working within a multidisciplinary teamWhy Apply for This SEND Teacher Role?
Supportive and well-resourced special school environment
Opportunity to make a meaningful difference in pupils' lives
Full-time, stable teaching position
Collaborative team of education and healthcare professionals
Ongoing professional development opportunities
Valuable experience in specialist SEND educationApply Now
If you are an experienced SEND Teacher looking for a full-time role in Ashford starting September 2026, apply today and a member of the Teach Plus team will be in touch to discuss the next steps.
About Teach Plus
Teach Plus is a 5 star, Google rated, London based education recruitment agency. Our passion is to provide candidates with an excellent service in helping them find a new role, our candidate journey is what makes us stand out above the rest.
We prioritise ongoing assistance and support to help with your career in education.
With over 17 years' experience working in education, we have strong, long-lasting relationships with primary schools across London.
We are able to offer a range of opportunities including short term, long term and permanent positions within education as well as a high volume of daily supply work.
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