Sen Specialist

Job Title: SEN Specialist
Location: Swansea Area
Start Date: September 2025
Contract Type: Full-time / Part-time 
Salary: Competitive – based on experience and qualifications

Are you passionate about supporting children with Special Educational Needs?
Do you have the skills, patience, and dedication to make a real difference in a young person's life?

We are currently seeking an enthusiastic and experienced SEN Specialist to join a supportive and inclusive school in the Swansea area, starting September 2025.

Key Responsibilities:

• Deliver tailored learning support to pupils with a range of SEN including ASD, ADHD, SEMH, and speech & language needs.

• Work closely with class teachers, SENCOs, and parents/carers to develop and implement individual education plans (IEPs).

• Monitor student progress and adapt interventions accordingly.

• Create an inclusive, nurturing, and stimulating learning environment.

• Support students both in and out of the classroom on a one-to-one or small group basis.

Ideal Candidate Will Have:

• Proven experience working with children or adults with special educational needs.

• Strong knowledge of SEN strategies and differentiated learning techniques.

• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.

• A calm, patient, and empathetic approach.

Desirable but not essential:

• Team Teach or equivalent behaviour management training.

• Experience with PECS, Makaton, or sensory integration strategies.

What We Offer:

• Ongoing professional development and training.

• Opportunity to work in a rewarding and fulfilling role.

• Competitive rates of pay.

Apply Now!
If you are committed to making a positive impact on the lives of young learners with SEN and are ready for a new challenge this September, we’d love to hear from you.

To apply or find out more, please send your CV and a brief cover note to sara.thomas@teachingpersonnel.com

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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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