SEN Teacher - Autism & Complex Needs, KPI EDUCATION

About the role

The school supports children and young people aged 4-19 with a range of additional needs including Autism Spectrum Condition (ASC), Severe Learning Difficulties (SLD), Moderate Learning Difficulties (MLD), speech, language and communication needs, sensory processing differences and associated learning disabilities.

Responsibilities

• Planning and delivering highly differentiated lessons tailored to individual EHCP outcomes.
• Supporting pupils with Autism, SLD, MLD, communication needs and complex learning profiles.
• Delivering engaging learning through practical, sensory and highly personalized teaching approaches.
• Using visual supports, structured routines and alternative communication methods, including AAC where appropriate, to maximize engagement and independence.
• Promoting communication, emotional regulation, social development and positive behavior throughout the school day.
• Leading and working collaboratively with Teaching Assistants to ensure consistently high-quality classroom support.
• Liaising closely with Speech and Language Therapists, Occupational Therapists, Educational Psychologists and other multidisciplinary professionals.
• Monitoring pupil progress through observation, assessment and personalized learning targets.
• Preparing reports for Annual Reviews and contributing to EHCP reviews and future planning.
• Built positive partnerships with parents and carers to ensure consistency between home and school.
• Promoting safeguarding and maintaining the highest standards of care and wellbeing for every pupil.

Requirements

• Qualified Teacher Status (QTS) or an equivalent recognized teaching qualification.
• Experience working with pupils with SEND, Autism or additional learning needs within either specialist or mainstream education.
• A strong understanding of adaptive teaching, differentiated curriculum planning and inclusive classroom practice.
• Excellent behavior management skills with a calm, patient and nurturing approach.
• The ability to build trusting relationships with pupils who communicate and learn in different ways.
• Experience working collaboratively with Teaching Assistants and multidisciplinary teams.
• A genuine passion for specialist education and improving outcomes for children and young people with additional needs.

Qualifications

• Qualified Teacher Status (QTS) or an equivalent recognized teaching qualification.

Skills

• Adaptive teaching
• Differentiated curriculum planning
• Inclusive classroom practice
• Behavior management
• Building relationships with pupils who communicate and learn in different ways
• Collaboration with multidisciplinary teams
• Passion for specialist education

Benefits

• Salary between £45,000 and £60,000, depending on experience, plus SEN Allowance.
• A supportive and collaborative leadership team committed to staff wellbeing and development.
• Outstanding opportunities for specialist SEND training and career progression.
• The opportunity to work alongside experienced therapists and multidisciplinary professionals.
• Well-resourced classrooms with high staffing ratios and excellent support.

Pay

Salary between £45,000 and £60,000, depending on experience, plus SEN Allowance.

Schedule

Full-time position starting in September.