ASD | SEMH | PMLD Specialists Welcome
Start Date: ASAP, April or September
Contract: Permanent | Full‑Time
Location: Maidstone, Kent
Salary: Competitive (MPS/UPS) + SEN Allowance
Are you a passionate, dedicated, and nurturing educator eager to make a life‑changing impact on children with Special Educational Needs? Our Outstanding SEN School in Maidstone is seeking a committed SEN Teacher to join their exceptional team on a permanent basis.
This is an exciting opportunity to work in a forward‑thinking, highly supportive environment where staff feel valued, students thrive, and every day brings the chance to transform lives.
We welcome applications from teachers with experience or specialism in:
✨ ASD (Autism Spectrum Disorder)
✨ SEMH (Social, Emotional & Mental Health)
✨ PMLD (Profound & Multiple Learning Difficulties)
Whether you are looking to start ASAP, in April, or from September, we would love to hear from you.
⭐ About the School
* Rated Outstanding for its quality of education, leadership, and behaviour
* Highly skilled multidisciplinary team including therapists, behaviour specialists, and family support
* Warm, nurturing environment with exceptional resources, sensory spaces, and specialist classrooms
* A child‑centred ethos where individual progress and wellbeing are at the heart of everything
🎓 The Role
As an SEN Teacher, you will:
* Plan and deliver creative, personalised lessons tailored to individual needs
* Work within a supportive teaching team and collaborate with TAs, therapists, and senior staff
* Implement EHCP targets, behaviour strategies, and therapeutic approaches
* Provide a safe, structured environment where pupils can learn, grow, and develop independence
* Build strong relationships with parents and external professionals
* Contribute to whole‑school life, enrichment, and community engagement
🌈 What We’re Looking For
We are seeking a teacher who is:
* Qualified (QTS / QTLS) – ECTs and experienced teachers welcome
* Passionate about SEN and committed to inclusive education
* Patient, resilient, nurturing, and adaptable
* Confident in differentiating and using creative approaches to engage diverse learners
* Knowledgeable (or keen to learn) about ASD, SEMH, or PMLD needs
* Able to work collaboratively in a caring, high‑performing team
🌟 What the School Offers
* A truly Outstanding working environment
* Exceptional CPD, including SEN specialism training
* Small class sizes with high staff‑to‑pupil ratios
* A supportive senior leadership team who prioritise staff wellbeing
* Opportunities for progression into middle leadership or specialist SEN pathways
* A rewarding role where your impact is seen every day