Classroom Teacher - Specialist SEN School (Folkestone)
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Full-Time | Permanent, Long-Term & Supply Opportunities
Are you a passionate teacher ready to make a genuine difference in a specialist setting?
We are working with a well-established SEN school in Folkestone, supporting pupils aged 4-19 with a wide range of complex needs including autism, communication difficulties, and profound and multiple learning difficulties. All pupils have EHCPs, and benefit from a highly personalised, needs-led approach to learning.
This is an opportunity to step away from the constraints of mainstream teaching and into a setting where progress is measured in meaningful, life-changing ways.
The Role
Deliver creative, differentiated lessons tailored to individual needs
Support pupils with ASD, SLD, PMLD, and complex learning difficulties
Work closely with experienced TAs and a multidisciplinary team (including therapists)
Focus on communication, independence, and life skills alongside academic learning
Build strong, consistent relationships that support engagement and behaviour
Why Move into SEN?
Smaller class sizes with high staff-to-pupil ratios
A personalised, child-centred curriculum focused on real-life outcomes
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A collaborative environment working alongside therapists and external professionals
Ongoing CPD and specialist SEN training to enhance your skillset
A genuinely rewarding role where every small step is a big achievement
Ideal Candidate
Qualified Teacher (QTS/QTLS preferred)
Experience in mainstream or SEN settings
Patient, adaptable, and resilient