SEN Teacher

Salary/Rate:£37,870 - £50,474
Job type:Contract
Town/City:Hounslow
County:North West London
Type of Role:Qualified Teacher
Job ref:11037
Post Date:24.11.25
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About the Role

Pay: £37,870.00-£50,474.00 per year

Job Description:

Start Date: January
Salary: Main Scale + SEN Allowance

Are you an SEN Teacher who genuinely cares about helping children with Autism and social communication difficulties feel understood, safe and confident in school?

We are looking for a warm, committed and skilled SEN Teacher to join a specialist KS1 Centre supporting pupils with Autism, Speech & Language Needs and complex SEND. This is not just another teaching role it is an opportunity to become a consistent, trusted adult in the lives of children who need structure, patience and emotional safety to thrive.

This role would suit a teacher who is confident, calm and compassionate, and who understands that progress for children with SEND looks different and that every step forward matters.

About the Role

You will lead a small KS1 class of up to 10 pupils (Year 1 & Year 2), supported by two experienced SEN Teaching Assistants.

The children present with Autism, social communication difficulties, significant speech and language needs and distressed or challenging behaviours. Your role will be to plan and deliver an EYFS-based curriculum that is structured, personalised and accessible, helping each child build communication, independence and emotional regulation skills.

Key Responsibilities

  • Plan and deliver highly differentiated lessons using the EYFS curriculum
  • Create a calm, predictable and nurturing learning environment
  • Deliver personalised learning linked to EHCP targets and outcomes
  • Use visual supports, structured teaching and autism-specific strategies
  • Support emotional regulation using trauma-informed and positive behaviour approaches
  • Monitor progress and adapt learning accordingly
  • Work closely with parents, SENCo and external professionals
  • Lead and support SEN Teaching Assistants within the classroom
  • Contribute to reports, reviews and ongoing provision planning

The Ideal SEN Teacher Will Have:

  • QTS and experience teaching in KS1 or SEND settings
  • Strong experience supporting pupils with Autism and SEND
  • Confidence managing challenging behaviour in a calm, consistent way
  • Knowledge of EYFS, SEND strategies and structured teaching approaches
  • A nurturing, resilient and solution-focused approach
  • Excellent communication with pupils, families and colleagues

Desirable Experience

  • Experience in a specialist provision or resource base
  • Training in TEACCH, AAC, Makaton, Attention Autism or sensory integration
  • Experience supporting SEMH and regulation needs
  • Positive handling or trauma-informed practice training

What You Can Expect

  • Small class sizes with strong team support
  • A structured, specialist environment focused on child-centred learning
  • Supportive leadership who understand the challenges and rewards of SEND
  • Opportunity for a permanent position for the right candidate

If you are an SEN Teacher who wants to build meaningful relationships and make a lasting difference to children with Autism and complex needs, we would love to hear from you.

This is a role where your patience, empathy and dedication will genuinely change lives.

If you are interested in this role please reach out to Luke Falzon on luke.falzon@psinclusion.co.uk or 02030114848.

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