SEN Teacher

SEN Teacher – Farnborough

KS1 or KS3 | Full-Time Preferred | Long-Term to Permanent | Paid to Scale

Start Date: As soon as possible (January start available)
Location: Farnborough
Contract: Long-term with the opportunity to become permanent
Salary: Paid to scale (MPS/UPS)

The school is a specialist, well-resourced setting in Farnborough that supports children with a range of moderate to complex learning needs. Many pupils have autism and associated social, communication, and sensory needs, while others present with learning disabilities or more complex profiles, including additional medical, behavioural, or physical needs.

The environment is designed to provide high levels of structure, safety, and support. Facilities include bright and modern classrooms, dedicated sensory rooms, therapy spaces, and quiet break-out areas. The school is supported by a strong multidisciplinary team, including speech and language therapists, occupational therapists, and skilled learning support assistants. Each pupil follows an individualised programme to promote academic progress, communication, independence, and emotional regulation.

About the Role

The school is seeking a committed SEN Teacher to work with either Key Stage 1 or Key Stage 3 pupils. The successful candidate will deliver highly differentiated and structured lessons tailored to each child’s individual needs and learning plan. Collaboration with therapists, support staff, and families is central to the role, ensuring that pupils receive consistent and holistic support.

What the Role Offers:

• A long-term position with the potential to progress to a permanent contract

• Pay in line with teacher scale (MPS/UPS), depending on experience

• A flexible start date, with an immediate or January start available

• A position within a well-equipped and supportive specialist environment

• Professional development opportunities and potential career progression

• A collaborative, multidisciplinary team community

The Ideal Candidate Will Have:

• Qualified Teacher Status (QTS) or equivalent

• Experience supporting children or adults with autism or other learning disabilities inside education, in another role or personal experience

• Strong communication and classroom management skills

• Patience, empathy, and resilience

• The ability to plan and deliver individualised learning programmes

• A commitment to supporting children with complex needs to reach their potential

Essential Requirement:
The successful candidate must hold, or be willing to obtain, an enhanced Child Workforce DBS.

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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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