SEN Teacher (ASC)

SEN Teachers – Full-Time Roles – Farnborough, Hampshire

Full-time, permanent and long-term opportunities | Teacher Pay Scale (MPS/UPS)

Primary and secondary SEN (Special Educational Needs) schools and specialist provisions in Farnborough and the surrounding areas are seeking committed and enthusiastic SEN Teachers to join their teams from January onwards. These are full-time teaching roles, with both permanent and long-term opportunities available depending on the school and candidate preference.

These settings support pupils with autism, learning difficulties, communication needs, sensory processing differences, and a range of complex developmental profiles. Schools are looking for teachers who can provide consistent, structured, and nurturing learning environments that help pupils feel safe, understood, and ready to learn.

About the Pupils and Their Needs

As an SEN Teacher, you may work with pupils who:

• Have autism spectrum conditions with communication or sensory differences

• Experience moderate to severe learning difficulties (MLD/SLD)

• Have speech, language, and communication needs (SLCN)

• Find social interaction and understanding social cues challenging

• Have cognitive delays affecting processing, memory, or problem-solving

• Experience sensory overload or require carefully planned sensory input

• Feel anxious around transitions, changes to routine, or unfamiliar situations

A consistent, calm, and supportive teaching approach is key to helping pupils thrive.

Role Responsibilities

As a Full-Time SEN Teacher, you will:

• Plan and deliver structured, differentiated lessons tailored to pupil needs

• Create a calm, predictable, and supportive classroom environment

• Work closely with Teaching Assistants, SENCOs, and wider support teams

• Use visual supports, communication systems, TEACCH-style approaches, and sensory strategies

• Build strong relationships to support engagement, wellbeing, and positive behaviour

• Monitor progress through assessment and observation

• Contribute to EHCP targets, reviews, and reports

• Support personal care where required

• Uphold safeguarding, behaviour, and school policies at all times

Key Details

• Start: January onwards

• Work Type: Full-time (permanent or long-term)

• Hours: Monday to Friday, term-time only

• Pay: Teacher Pay Scale (MPS/UPS), depending on experience

• CPD: Ongoing training, including autism, sensory regulation, and communication strategies

• Location: Farnborough and surrounding areas (e.g. Aldershot, Fleet, Frimley, Camberley)

Who Should Apply

This role is ideal for:

• Qualified teachers (QTS/QTLS), including ECTs

• Teachers with experience in SEN, autism, MLD/SLD, or complex needs

• Mainstream teachers seeking to transition into SEN

• Patient, adaptable, and reflective educators with a child-centred approach

• Teachers looking for stability, consistency, and professional development in SEN education

Requirements

• QTS or QTLS

• Enhanced Child Workforce DBS on the Update Service (or willingness to obtain)

• Right to work in the UK

To apply, please submit your CV. Suitable candidates will be contacted to discuss current full-time SEN teaching opportunities across Farnborough and the surrounding areas.

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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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