Job Description
Secondary Teacher - Local SEND School
Location: Redbridge
Type: [Insert Type]
Working Hours: 08:30 am - 16:00 pm.
Salary: MPS + SEN Allowance
Are you a dedicated and compassionate educator with a passion for working with secondary-aged students with special educational needs? We are seeking a skilled Special Needs Teacher to work primarily across Key Stages 3 and 4, delivering tailored education that empowers our students to achieve their full potential.
This is a rewarding opportunity to inspire and support young people in a school environment that values inclusion, collaboration, and holistic development.
At the school, they are dedicated to providing a supportive, inclusive, and stimulating learning environment for secondary-aged students with special educational needs. The school is a place where every student is valued, nurtured, and challenged to achieve their best—academically, socially, and personally.
Key Responsibilities
Plan and Deliver Tailored Lessons: Create engaging and differentiated lesson plans that meet the diverse needs and abilities of your students.
Support Academic and Personal Growth: Develop students’ knowledge, skills, and confidence to help them succeed academically, socially, and emotionally.
Develop and Review Individual Education Plans (IEPs): Work with teaching assistants, parents, and external professionals to create and evaluate personalised learning goals.
Prepare Students for the Future: Focus on life skills, functional learning, and
preparation for further education, employment, or independence.
Monitor and Assess Progress: Regularly track and document student development, adapting teaching methods as needed to support continuous progress.
Create a Safe Learning Environment: Foster a positive, inclusive classroom culture that promotes respect, understanding, and a sense of belonging.
Collaborate Effectively: Work closely with colleagues, therapists, and other professionals to provide holistic support for your students.
Qualifications and Skills Required
Qualified Teacher Status (QTS) or equivalent teaching qualification.
Experience or a specialist qualification in SEN teaching (desirable).
A solid understanding of secondary curriculum requirements and how to adapt them for SEN students, particularly at KS3 and KS4 levels.
Knowledge and experience of supporting students with a range of needs, such as autism spectrum disorder (ASD), moderate learning difficulties (MLD), or social, emotional, and mental health (SEMH) challenges.
Excellent communication and interpersonal skills to engage effectively with students, families, and colleagues.
Creativity, patience, and resilience to navigate the challenges of teaching SEN students.
Familiarity with assistive technologies and alternative communication methods (e.g., Makaton, PECs) is an advantage.
A commitment to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of all students.
What Makes a Successful Secondary Special Needs Teacher?
Empathy and Understanding: A deep commitment to recognising and supporting the unique needs of SEN students.
Adaptability: The ability to tailor teaching methods and resources to suit varied learning styles and challenges.
Collaboration: A proactive approach to working as part of a multidisciplinary team.
Passion for Inclusion: A strong belief in the potential of every student and a dedication to creating a culture of acceptance and respect.
Vision and Drive: A commitment to preparing students for their next steps, whether in further education, work, or independent living.
About us:
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How to apply:
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