About the Role
Teaching Personnel are seeking an enthusiastic, compassionate, and dedicated SEND Teacher to deliver high‑quality teaching and learning within a Key Stage 3 pre‑formal sensory class in a specialist secondary setting. This is a full‑time role available immediately and continuing until the end of the Summer Term.
You will be teaching a class of six students aged 11–19, all of whom communicate non‑verbally, with one student using a small number of key words. The class is supported by three experienced members of staff, with whom you will work closely to ensure highly personalised, meaningful and nurturing learning experiences.
Although students are of secondary age, they follow a curriculum aligned with EYFS / KS1 developmental level, with a strong emphasis on engagement, communication, sensory integration, independence and emotional regulation. For this reason, both primary and secondary trained teachers are encouraged to apply.
Key Responsibilities
Plan and deliver pre‑formal, sensory‑led lessons tailored to the needs of pupils with SLD, PMLD and ASD
Use communication‑focused approaches such as Intensive Interaction, sensory communication, and AAC
Create a safe, predictable, and sensory‑supportive learning environment
Lead and guide the class team, ensuring consistency and best practice in behaviour support and engagement
Work collaboratively with therapists and wider professionals to meet EHCP outcomes
Track pupil progress through engagement indicators, communication attempts, and personalised learning goals
Develop strong relationships with families and contribute to a positive, team‑focused culture
About the Setting
The provision supports secondary‑aged pupils with:
Severe Learning Disabilities (SLD)
Profound and Multiple Learning Disabilities (PMLD)
Autism (ASD)
Additional sensory, physical or communication needs
Complex emotional or behavioural profiles
Students attend one of two specialist sites, offering adapted environments designed to meet a diverse range of sensory and therapeutic needs. All learners receive individualised learning programmes, enabling staff to tailor teaching precisely to each young person’s developmental level.
About the Trust
This setting is part of a highly supportive, child‑centred specialist multi‑academy trust known for its strong ethos of collaboration, high‑quality SEND provision, and commitment to staff development. As part of the trust, you will benefit from:
Specialist SEND training and CPD
Mentoring and coaching opportunities
Cross‑school collaboration and shared best practice
A caring, inclusive, and forward‑thinking professional community
This trust places children at the heart of every decision, ensuring families feel optimistic about the future and staff are nurtured, supported, and encouraged to grow.
Person Specification
We welcome applications from teachers who are:
Passionate about SEND and child‑centred learning
Skilled at nurturing engagement, communication and sensory needs
Calm, patient and resilient
Creative in adapting lessons for pre‑formal learners
Confident in leading a small class team
Experienced in SEN settings or mainstream but keen to specialise in complex needs
Committed to safeguarding and high‑quality inclusive practice
Why Work With Teaching Personnel?
Competitive weekly pay
Access to specialist training
A dedicated consultant for ongoing support
Opportunities across a large network of SEND provisions
Rewarding work that makes a profound difference
All applicants will require the appropriate qualifications and training for this role. Please see the FAQ’s on the Teaching Personnel website for details.
All pay rates quoted will be inclusive of 12.07% statutory holiday pay. This advert is for a temporary position. In some cases, the option to make this role permanent may become available at a later date.
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