Full job descriptionSEND Teacher - Permanent Opportunity
Are you an exceptional SEND teacher who thrives on creativity, relationship-building, and helping pupils with complex needs achieve their full potential?
We are seeking a dedicated, resilient, and reflective teacher to join a specialist provision supporting a small class of pupils with severe learning difficulties and complex needs. This is a permanent opportunity within a supportive and collaborative environment where every achievement is celebrated.
The class consists of primary-aged pupils working within the Birth to 3 years developmental range. Pupils learn best through Total Communication, sensory exploration, structured play, and highly engaging hands-on experiences. They have vibrant personalities, a fantastic sense of humour, and bring immense character and individuality to the classroom every day.
The Role
You will be responsible for creating a nurturing, stimulating, and highly personalised learning environment that enables pupils to develop communication, independence, self-care, and early learning skills.
Key responsibilities include:
*Planning and delivering engaging, sensory-rich learning opportunities.
*Supporting non-speaking pupils with a range of communication, sensory, and regulation needs.
*Adapting teaching approaches to meet pupils’ changing needs, interests, and levels of engagement.
*Promoting independence through daily living and self-care activities.
*Working collaboratively with support staff and wider professionals to achieve the best outcomes for pupils.
*Creating a safe and positive learning environment where every pupil can thrive.
About You
The successful candidate will:
*Be calm, patient, and resilient.
*Have experience teaching pupils with SLD and complex needs.
*Understand Total Communication approaches and strategies for supporting non-speaking learners.
*Be confident in managing and responding positively to a range of behaviours whilst maintaining a safe classroom environment.
*Have excellent relationship-building skills and the ability to recognise and respond to individual needs.
*Be proactive, adaptable, and highly organised.
*Bring creativity, warmth, and playfulness to their teaching practice.
*Remain flexible and solution-focused in a fast-paced and rewarding setting.
Benefits
*Permanent teaching position.
*Supportive leadership team and experienced classroom support staff.
*Opportunities for professional development and specialist SEND training.
*The chance to make a genuine and lasting impact on the lives of children with complex learning needs.
*A welcoming and collaborative school environment where staff are valued and supported.
If you are passionate about specialist education and want to be part of a team dedicated to helping every child succeed, we would love to hear from you.