Job Description
Are you an inspiring, adaptive and emotionally intelligent educator? We are seeking a SEN Teacher to join a specialist provision supporting blind and partially sighted students aged 11–19, offering a highly personalised and empowering learning experience. This is an exceptional opportunity for a teacher who believes in inclusive education, independence-building, and the transformative impact of specialist support.
About the Setting
This specialist environment:
* Supports blind and partially sighted learners aged 11–19
* Caters for approximately 80 students in a highly individualised setting designed around accessibility, independence, and specialist teaching approaches
* Provides tailored programmes focusing on academic progress, independent living skills, and enrichment/community participation to support confidence and self-esteem development
Students benefit from adapted learning materials, specialist equipment, mobility training, accessible technologies, and highly trained staff with expertise in visual impairment.
The ethos includes:
* High aspirations for every learner
* A nurturing, inclusive environment where students are supported to become confident, independent young adults
* Consistent, student-centred approaches
What You’ll Do
As an SEN Teacher in this specialist provision, you will:
* Deliver accessible, differentiated lessons adapted for learners with visual impairments
* Use specialist strategies such as tactile resources, large-print materials, screen readers, braille, and structured teaching approaches
* Support pupils in developing independent living skills, confidence and curriculum engagement
* Lead and collaborate with specialist staff, mobility officers, and support assistants
* Work closely with families and professionals to implement EHCP-aligned targets
* Encourage participation in enrichment, community activities and wider personal development
* Foster an environment that promotes independence, self-belief and academic achievement
Essential RequirementsPGCE with QTS
A recognised PGCE (QTS) is required.
Enhanced DBS on the Update Service (Adult & Child Workforce)
Applicants must hold a current Enhanced DBS, registered on the Update Service.
SEN Experience or Strong Desire to Specialise in Visual Impairment
This may include:
* Teaching pupils with sensory impairments
* Experience with adapted learning materials
* A passion for accessible learning and assistive technologies
Strong Rapport-Building Skills
This role requires patience, empathy and a strong ability to create trust with learners navigating both academic and accessibility challenges.
Desirable Qualities
We’re looking for someone who:
* Is passionate about inclusive education and accessibility
* Enjoys tailoring materials and using specialist technologies
* Brings creativity to overcoming barriers to learning
* Supports independence and life-skills development
* Thrives in a nurturing, collaborative and specialist environment
Why Join This Specialist Provision?
* A unique opportunity to teach in a highly specialised, purpose-built environment
* Small classes and excellent staff-to-student ratios
* Strong professional development in visual impairment education
* A values-driven, nurturing community focused on independence and empowerment
* The chance to make a life-changing impact on young people with vision impairments
How to Apply / Request More Information
For enquiries or to apply, please contact:
Tom Baker – Recruitment ConsultantEmail:
Please note:Applicants who do not provide a CV will not be contacted.
All applicants will require the appropriate qualifications and training for this role. Please see the FAQ’s on the Teaching Personnel website for details.All pay rates quoted will be inclusive of 12.07% statutory holiday pay. This advert is for a temporary position. In some cases, the option to make this role permanent may become available at a later date.Teaching Personnel is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. We undertake safeguarding checks on all workers in accordance with DfE statutory guidance ‘Keeping Children Safe in Education’ this may also include an online search as part of our due diligence on shortlisted applicants.We offer all our registered candidates FREE child protection and prevent duty training. All candidates must undertake or have undertaken a valid enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check. Full assistance provided.For details of our privacy policy, please visit the Teaching Personnel website.