Job Title: SEND Teacher
Start Date: January 2027
Contract: Full-Time | Temporary to Permanent
Working Hours: Monday–Friday, with an early finish on Fridays (half-day)
Age Group: 11–13 years
Class Size: 5 Students

About the Role

We are looking for a friendly, patient and passionate SEND Teacher to join a lovely specialist setting from January.

You will be teaching a small class of just 5 students aged 11–13, with a range of additional learning needs, including learning disabilities and Down syndrome.

This is a really lovely class of young people who benefit from a nurturing, understanding and consistent approach. Some students may display behaviours that challenge, so we are looking for someone who can remain calm, build positive relationships and create a supportive learning environment.

The role involves delivering the National Curriculum, carefully adapted and broken down to suit each student’s individual abilities, learning styles and developmental needs.

Key Responsibilities

• Plan and deliver engaging, differentiated lessons based on the National Curriculum.
• Adapt learning activities to meet a range of learning disabilities and additional needs.
• Create a positive, nurturing and inclusive classroom environment.
• Build strong, trusting relationships with students.
• Support students with emotional regulation and behaviours that challenge using positive, consistent approaches.
• Work collaboratively with Teaching Assistants and other professionals.
• Monitor progress and celebrate individual achievements, however big or small.

What We’re Looking For

• Qualified Teacher Status (QTS) – Essential.
• Experience supporting learners with SEND, ideally including learning disabilities or Down syndrome.
• A friendly, approachable and nurturing personality.
• Plenty of patience, empathy and a genuine passion for SEND education.
• Confidence adapting the curriculum to different abilities.
• A calm and positive approach to behaviour management.
• Someone who enjoys making learning creative, engaging and accessible.

Why Apply?

• Small class of just 5 students, allowing for personalised teaching.
• Lovely students and the opportunity to make a genuine difference.
• Half-day Fridays, offering a great work-life balance.
• Supportive specialist learning environment.
• Temporary-to-permanent opportunity for the right candidate.
• January 2027 start.

If you’re a caring, enthusiastic SEND Teacher who believes every young person deserves the opportunity to thrive, we’d love to hear from you!