SEN Teacher

Job Description:

Job Title: SEN Teacher
Location: Leicester
Salary: Competitive, dependent on experience
Contract: Full-time 

About the Role
Teaching Personnel are currently seeking a dedicated and experienced SEN Teacher to work within a specialist setting supporting pupils with Special Educational Needs (SEN). This is a fantastic opportunity for a passionate educator who may not hold full Qualified Teacher Status (QTS) but has significant experience leading and planning lessons within SEN settings.

You will play a key role in delivering engaging, structured lessons that support pupils with diverse learning needs, helping them develop academically, socially, and emotionally within a supportive learning environment.

Key Responsibilities

• Plan, prepare, and deliver tailored lessons to pupils with SEN

• Lead small classes or groups, adapting teaching strategies to suit individual learning styles

• Implement effective behaviour management strategies to support engagement and learning

• Monitor and track pupil progress, adapting lesson plans where necessary

• Work collaboratively with teaching assistants, SENCOs, and wider support staff

• Contribute to the development of Individual Education Plans (IEPs) and personalised learning strategies

• Foster a safe, inclusive, and supportive classroom environment

The Ideal Candidate Will Have

• Extensive experience planning and leading lessons within SEN settings

• A strong understanding of strategies that support pupils with additional needs

• Excellent classroom management and communication skills

• The ability to build positive relationships with pupils and support their individual development

• A flexible, patient, and nurturing approach to teaching and learning

• A genuine passion for supporting pupils with additional needs

Qualifications

• QTS or a formal teaching qualification is desirable but not essential

• Relevant experience within SEN schools, specialist provisions, or alternative education settings is essential

What Teaching Personnel Offer

• Competitive rates of pay

• Ongoing professional development and training opportunities

• Support from a dedicated Teaching Personnel consultant

• Opportunities for long-term and permanent placements

• Access to a wide network of specialist education settings

How to Apply
If you are an experienced educator with a passion for supporting pupils with SEN, we would love to hear from you. Please apply today with your CV

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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