Job Advert: KS3 Special Needs Teacher (Full Time)
Location:
Aylesbury, Buckinghamshire
About The School
We are a secondary special school for learners aged
11 to 19
with complex learning needs. We support pupils with
severe learning difficulties (SLD)
,
profound and multiple learning difficulties (PMLD)
, communication needs, physical disabilities, ASD, and related challenges. The school has around students, small class sizes, and a curriculum designed to develop communication, functional life skills, independence, social, moral, emotional and creative learning. Therapies (speech & language, physiotherapy, occupational therapy) and multi‐agency professionals are embedded in how we work. Because PMLD is part of our cohort, personal care may be required as part of the role.
The Role: KS3 Special Needs Teacher (Full Time)
As a Full-time KS3 Special Needs Teacher, You Will
* Plan, prepare, and deliver engaging, differentiated lessons for Key Stage 3 learners with a range of special educational needs, including pupils with PMLD.
* Work on individualised Education, Health & Care Plans (EHCPs), setting targets and tracking progress specifically around communication, functional life skills, social, emotional, moral education.
* Collaborate with therapists and other professionals (e.g. speech & language, OT, physio) to embed therapy goals into learning.
* Support pupils with personal care needs as required, ensuring dignity and high standards of hygiene and well-being.
* Manage classroom assistants or additional staff in the classroom; ensure a safe, nurturing, structured learning environment.
* Maintain assessment, reporting, and record-keeping in line with school policy.
* Contribute to broader school life: behaviour management, safeguarding, working with parents/carers, and supporting transitions.
Skills, Experience & Qualifications Required
We are looking for candidates who:
* Hold Qualified Teacher Status (QTS) in England.
* Have prior experience working with children with special educational needs, especially in settings supporting SLD, PMLD, or severe/profound learning difficulties.
* Understand and use different communication systems (e.g. AAC, Makaton, PECs, etc.) depending on pupils' needs.
* Can work closely with therapists and embed therapeutic strategies into teaching.
* Are compassionate, resilient, patient, with high expectations, creativity, excellent interpersonal skills and the ability to adapt teaching to very diverse learning needs.
* Good organisational skills, ability to assess, monitor and report on learners' progress.
Benefits of Working Through SENDHelp
Working Via SENDHelp Offers a Number Of Advantages
* Access to specialist SEND placements - giving you experience in high-need, well-resourced settings.
* Support through the recruitment process, including matching you to roles aligned with your skills.
* Opportunities for ongoing professional development in SEND pedagogy and therapy integration.
* Competitive pay scales, and often enhanced rates or allowances for working in special settings.
* Dedicated consultant support to assist with placement, feedback, and career progression.
If you're passionate about making a difference for young people with profound and multiple learning difficulties, and believe every pupil deserves the chance to achieve independence and fulfil their potential, we would love to hear from you.
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