SEN Teacher
- Teacher
- Plymouth
- Full Time
Job description
Job Title: Teacher (SEN Focus)
Salary Range: MPR
Contract Type: Permanent
Closing Date: Monday 14th July 2025
Shortlisting Date: Monday 14th July 2025
Interview Date: Friday 18th July 2025 (Full day including tasks)
About the Role:
We are seeking a passionate and resilient Teacher to join our dedicated team supporting pupils with Special Educational Needs (SEN), particularly those with SEMH and moderate learning difficulties. You will play a key role in delivering high-quality, personalised education to pupils working significantly below age-related expectations.
Key Responsibilities:
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Deliver a broad, balanced, and differentiated curriculum tailored to individual EHCPs.
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Teach pupils 1:1 or in small groups, both onsite and offsite when necessary.
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Lead and manage annual reviews, IEPs, and EHCP processes.
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Collaborate with parents, carers, external agencies, and staff to support pupils' development.
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Maintain accurate assessment data and contribute to the school’s safeguarding culture.
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Uphold high standards of teaching, behaviour, and wellbeing across the school community.
Essential Experience & Knowledge:
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Qualified Teacher Status and a relevant degree.
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Proven experience teaching primary-aged children with additional needs in mainstream or special settings.
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Strong understanding of the SEND Code of Practice, child development, and adaptive curriculum planning.
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Experience managing challenging behaviour through relational and trauma-informed approaches.
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Confident in leading meetings, writing reports, and maintaining professional standards.
Desirable:
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SEND-specific training or qualifications (e.g., SENCO, mental health).
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Experience in leadership roles or conducting TA appraisals.
Personal Qualities:
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Commitment to inclusive education and high expectations for all pupils.
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Resilience, flexibility, and a strong team ethos.
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Willingness to undertake physical intervention training if required.
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Strong interpersonal and communication skills with a proactive, empathetic approach.
Join us in making a meaningful difference in the lives of young people through exceptional teaching, care, and creativity.
All applicants will require the appropriate qualifications and training for this role. Please see the FAQ’s on the Teaching Personnel website for details.
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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