SEN Teacher (QTS) – Post-16
The Opportunity
A fantastic opportunity to join a highly respected specialist college in Yeovil, Somerset, set within a beautiful rural setting.
This provision is known for its strong, supportive team and commitment to helping young people develop independence and life skills. You will teach learners aged 16 to 18 with Special Educational Needs (SEN), including autism spectrum conditions, moderate to severe learning difficulties, and complex behavioural, emotional and medical needs, all supported through EHCPs.
Role & Responsibilities
- Plan and deliver engaging, differentiated lessons tailored to individual needs
- Develop and implement creative curriculum plans and schemes of work
- Act as a personal tutor, supporting learners to achieve EHCP outcomes
- Promote independence, resilience and engagement in learning
- Manage and support complex behaviours effectively
- Work collaboratively within a multi-disciplinary team
- Contribute to areas such as life skills, functional learning and PSHE
Working Hours & Contract
- Full-time, permanent role with immediate start
- Hours: 8.30am to 4pm
- Term-time position within a specialist setting
What We’re Looking For
- QTS, PGCE or equivalent teaching qualification
- Passion for supporting learners with SEN and autism
- Strong organisational and lesson planning skills
- Creative, proactive and adaptable approach
- Ability to manage diverse and complex needs
- Commitment to working within a team-focused environment
Why Work with Teaching Personnel?
- Support securing a permanent role directly with the school
- Access to free CPD and specialist SEN training
- Dedicated consultant guidance throughout the process
- Opportunities for career progression in specialist education
- Work within a highly rewarding post-16 environment
This is a unique opportunity to support young people with complex learning, communication and behavioural needs, helping them build independence, confidence and essential skills for adult life in a nurturing and engaging setting.
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.
Teaching Personnel is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. We undertake safeguarding checks on all workers in accordance with DfE statutory guidance ‘Keeping Children Safe in Education’ this may also include an online search as part of our due diligence on shortlisted applicants.
We offer all our registered candidates FREE child protection and prevent duty training. All candidates must undertake or have undertaken a valid enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check. Full assistance provided.
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