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Teacher – Special Educational Needs (SEN)

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Location: Ware
Hours: 8:15 AM – 4:45 PM, Monday to Friday (Term Time Only)
Job Type: Full-Time
Salary: Dependent on experience

Are you passionate about helping young people with Special Educational Needs reach their full potential?
Do you thrive in an environment where every day brings the opportunity to make a meaningful difference?
If so, we would love to hear from you.

We are proud to be working with an outstanding specialist SEN school in Ware, supporting students aged 11 to 16. The school provides a warm, inclusive, and stimulating learning environment where every child is encouraged to succeed both academically and personally.

Your Key Responsibilities

• Plan and deliver engaging, differentiated lessons tailored to individual learning needs.
• Support pupils to make meaningful academic, social, and emotional progress.
• Provide regular, constructive assessment and feedback in line with school policy.
• Promote positive behaviour through a calm, consistent, and nurturing approach.
• Build strong, trusting relationships with pupils, parents, and colleagues.
• Contribute actively to the wider life of the school, including activities and events.
• Work flexibly across school sites or outreach settings (own vehicle required to transport pupils when necessary).

What We Offer

• A positive and inclusive school community focused on pupil wellbeing and success.
• Supportive and collaborative staff and leadership teams.
• Ongoing professional development and opportunities for career progression within SEN education.

About You

• Qualified teacher with a recognised UK teaching certification.
• GCSE English and Maths (Grade C/4 or above) or equivalent.
• Experience supporting pupils with Special Educational Needs.
• Excellent communication, organisational, and ICT skills.
• Calm, patient, and compassionate approach to teaching.
• Strong commitment to inclusive education and safeguarding.

Safer Recruitment

Applicants must be willing to undertake:

• An Enhanced DBS check (registered on the Update Service – assistance available).
• Two professional references covering the past 24 months.
• An Overseas Police Check if applicable (for candidates who have lived outside the UK for more than 6 months in the last 5 years).

Please note: Only applicants with permanent UK residency can be considered for this role.

How to Apply

To apply, please attach your most recent CV and a short cover letter outlining your experience and motivation for working in SEN education.

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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