Job description
Primary SEN Teacher – Autism & Learning Difficulties
Location: Littlehampton
Salary: £120 – £200 per day (Depending on experience)
Start Date: September 2025
Contract Type: Full-time; Long-term
Are you an experienced and passionate SEN Teacher ready to make a lasting difference in the lives of pupils with autism and learning difficulties?
GSL Education are seeking a dedicated Primary SEN Teacher to join a specialist setting in Littlehampton from September 2025.
This role offers a rewarding opportunity to deliver tailored education to primary-aged pupils with a range of learning needs, with a strong focus on autism and moderate to severe learning difficulties. The ideal candidate will have the skills to adapt teaching methods, build trust with learners, and work collaboratively with support staff and therapists to create a nurturing and engaging learning environment.
Responsibilities of a Primary Special Educational Needs (SEN) Teacher:
* Plan and deliver differentiated lessons based on individual learning needs.
* Create a structured, inclusive, and sensory-friendly classroom environment.
* Work closely with support staff and specialists to implement EHCPs.
* Use a range of communication techniques, such as PECS, Makaton, or visual timetables.
* Monitor student progress and maintain detailed records and assessments.
* Build positive relationships with parents, carers, and external professionals.
Primary SEN Teacher Requirements:
* Qualified Teacher Status (QTS) or equivalent.
* Experience teaching students with Autism and/or learning difficulties in a primary setting.
* Strong classroom management and a nurturing teaching approach.
* Knowledge of SEN teaching strategies and alternative communication tools.
* A thorough understanding of safeguarding and child protection practices.
* Have an up-to-date CV (covering the last ten years, barring any unexplained gaps) and an enhanced DBS registered to the Update Service (or be willing to apply for one)
Why choose GSL Education:
* Competitive daily rates reflective of your experience and expertise.
* Supportive consultants with specialist SEN knowledge.
* Access to a wide network of SEN and mainstream schools.
* Opportunities for ongoing professional development and CPD.
Shape brighter futures through specialist teaching – don’t miss out! If you’re ready to lead with care and expertise, apply today as a Primary SEN Teacher – Autism & Learning Difficulties!
Please be advised that this role requires a strong knowledge and understanding of safeguarding and child protection, and successful applicants must satisfy all background safer recruitment checks, including providing an enhanced DBS certificate registered on the update service or completing an application for a new check.
As an ethical, independent recruitment agency, GSL Education are committed to providing quality teaching and support staff across the UK.
For more information or to register your interest in the Primary SEN Teacher – Autism & Learning Difficulties role, or to be considered, please click ‘apply now’ to submit your full and up-to-date CV, and one of our dedicated consultants will be in touch.