SEN Teacher – Full-Time, Temp-Perm
Location: Hertford
Start Date: February 2026
The Opportunity:
A respected specialist school in Hertford is seeking a committed and experienced SEN Teacher to join their team on a full-time, permanent basis from February 2026. This is an exciting opportunity for a passionate educator dedicated to supporting students with autism, alongside associated needs such as speech and language difficulties, sensory processing differences, and behavioural regulation challenges.
You will be joining a nurturing, well-resourced setting with small class sizes and a strong staff-to-student ratio. The school takes pride in its personalised approach to learning, ensuring every pupil is supported to reach their full potential through close collaboration with a skilled, multidisciplinary team.
Key Responsibilities:
• Plan and deliver differentiated lessons tailored to pupils with complex SEN, particularly autism and related needs.
• Establish clear routines and use visual supports to enhance communication, engagement, and understanding.
• Work closely with Teaching Assistants, therapists, and families to provide coordinated, holistic support.
• Monitor, assess, and report on pupil progress in line with EHCP outcomes and individual targets.
• Implement evidence-based strategies to support emotional regulation, independence, and self-management.
• Maintain a safe, inclusive, and positive learning environment where pupils feel valued and supported.
• Engage in CPD and contribute positively to the wider school community.
About You:
• Qualified Teacher Status (QTS) is desirable but not essential.
• Proven experience supporting children or young people with SEN, ideally within a specialist or alternative provision.
• Strong understanding of autism and associated developmental needs.
• A patient, resilient, and nurturing teaching approach.
• A confident communicator who works effectively as part of a multidisciplinary team.
• Holds, or is willing to obtain, an Enhanced DBS on the Update Service.
What the School Offers:
• A warm, inclusive, and supportive school culture.
• Small, well-equipped classes with dedicated support staff.
• Access to specialist CPD, including autism, sensory integration, and communication strategies.
• Competitive salary based on experience, with clear progression pathways into leadership or specialist roles.
• Generous holiday entitlement and a strong focus on work-life balance.
• Purpose-built facilities designed to support sensory, communication, and learning needs.
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Please note: Due to high application volumes, only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.
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Safeguarding Statement:
Supply Desk is fully committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. All applicants must hold, or be willing to apply for, an Enhanced DBS and adhere to our safer recruitment practices