Job Description

We are seeking a dedicated and compassionate SEN Teacher to join a supportive school in Thurrock. The successful candidate will support pupils with a range of Special Educational Needs and Disabilities (SEND), creating an inclusive and engaging learning environment that enables every student to achieve their full potential.

• Plan and deliver differentiated lessons tailored to individual student needs.
• Support pupils with SEND including ASD, ADHD, SEMH, speech and language difficulties, and moderate learning difficulties.
• Develop and implement strategies in line with EHCP targets and individual learning plans.
• Monitor, assess, and record student progress, providing regular feedback to parents and senior staff.
• Create a safe, nurturing, and inclusive classroom environment.
• Work collaboratively with Teaching Assistants, SENCOs, therapists, and external agencies.
• Manage classroom behaviour effectively using positive behaviour support strategies.
• Adapt teaching methods and resources to suit different learning styles and abilities.
• Promote student independence, confidence, and social development.
• Ensure safeguarding and wellbeing policies are followed at all times.

• Qualified Teacher Status (QTS) or equivalent teaching qualification.
• Experience working with children or young people with SEND.
• Strong understanding of EHCPs and differentiated teaching strategies.
• Excellent communication and classroom management skills.
• Patient, empathetic, and passionate about supporting students with additional needs.
• Enhanced DBS check (or willingness to obtain one).

• Experience within SEN schools, resource provisions, or mainstream inclusion settings.
• Training in Team Teach, Makaton, PECS, or trauma-informed practice.
• Knowledge of autism-friendly and sensory learning approaches.

• Supportive leadership and collaborative staff team.
• Opportunities for ongoing CPD and SEN training.
• Positive and inclusive school environment.
• Competitive salary based on experience and qualifications.

If you are passionate about making a difference in the lives of young people with SEND, we would love to hear from you.