SEN Teacher – Special Educational Needs
Location: Ware, Hertfordshire, Full-Time Qualified Teacher
Hours: 8:15 AM – 4:45 PM, Monday to Friday (Term Time Only)
Job Type: Full-Time, Permanent
Salary: Competitive, dependent on experience
About the School
We are working with an outstanding SEN school in Ware, Hertfordshire that supports students aged 11–16 with a range of Special Educational Needs and Disabilities (SEND), including Autism (ASC), ADHD, Social, Emotional and Mental Health (SEMH), and Moderate Learning Difficulties (MLD). The school provides a supportive, inclusive, and engaging learning environment where every pupil can thrive.
Key Responsibilities
As a Special Educational Needs Teacher (SEN Teacher), you will:
Plan and deliver differentiated lessons tailored to individual Education, Health and Care Plans (EHCPs).
Support pupils’ academic progress, social development, and emotional wellbeing.
Use a range of SEN teaching strategies, behaviour management, and assistive technology.
Provide ongoing assessment, monitoring, and feedback in line with school policies.
Create a safe, structured, and positive classroom environment.
Collaborate with Teaching Assistants, SENCOs, and multidisciplinary teams.
Engage with parents, carers, and external professionals to support pupil progress.
Work across school sites/outreach settings (own transport required; may involve transporting pupils).
Benefits of Joining
Work in a supportive SEN school with a strong focus on staff wellbeing.
Opportunities for CPD, training, and career progression in SEND education.
A welcoming, collaborative team environment.
The chance to make a real difference to pupils with special needs.
Person Specification
We are looking for a passionate and committed SEN Teacher who has:
QTS / QTLS or recognised teaching qualification.
Must drive or be willing to travel to ware
GCSE English & Maths (Grade C/4 or above) or equivalent.
Experience teaching pupils with Special Educational Needs (SEN/SEND).
Strong behaviour management skills and a nurturing approach.
Excellent communication and ICT skills.
A commitment to inclusive education and safeguarding.
Safer Recruitment
Applicants must be willing to undergo:
Enhanced DBS check (Update Service – support available).
Two professional references from the last 24 months.
Overseas Police Check (if lived abroad 6+ months in the past 5 years).
Only applicants with permanent UK residency will be considered.
How to Apply
If you are a SEN Teacher / SEND Teacher / Special Needs Teacher / SEMH Teacher / Autism Teacher looking for your next opportunity, we’d love to hear from you.
Apply today by attaching your most recent CV.
SEN Teacher / SEND Teacher / Special Needs Teacher / Autism Teacher / SEMH Teacher / MLD Teacher/EHCP / SENCO/SEMH/ASC/ADHD/Autism/Behaviour Support/Differentiated Learning/Inclusive Education
Ware, Hertfordshire, Full-Time Qualified Teacher
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