SEN Complex Needs Teacher
Specialist SEND School Aylesbury, Buckinghamshire
A welcoming and highly regarded specialist school in Aylesbury is seeking a compassionate, enthusiastic and skilled Complex Needs Teacher to join its dedicated and supportive team.
This is a rewarding opportunity to work with children and young people aged 4 19 with Severe Learning Difficulties (SLD), Profound and Multiple Learning Difficulties (PMLD), Autism Spectrum Condition (ASC) and a range of additional complex needs. Pupils follow highly personalised learning programmes designed to develop communication, independence, social skills and preparation for adulthood.
The Role
As a Complex Needs Teacher, you will:
- Take responsibility for the learning, progress and wellbeing of all pupils within your class.
- Plan and deliver engaging, creative and highly differentiated lessons that meet each pupil's individual Education, Health and Care Plan (EHCP) outcomes.
- Lead, support and work collaboratively with a team of SEND Teaching Assistants to provide consistently high-quality classroom provision.
- Deliver a broad and balanced curriculum that promotes communication, functional literacy and numeracy, life skills and independence.
- Use a range of communication approaches, including AAC, Makaton, PECS and sensory strategies where appropriate.
- Work closely with therapists, families and other professionals to provide a holistic approach to each pupil's education.
- Create a safe, nurturing and inclusive learning environment where every pupil is encouraged to achieve their full potential.
- Promote positive behaviour through proactive, relationship-based approaches.
- Ensure the highest standards of safeguarding, health and wellbeing are maintained at all times.
The Ideal Candidate
We are looking for a teacher who:
- Holds Qualified Teacher Status (QTS) or is an Early Career Teacher (ECT) with a passion for SEND.
- Has experience teaching pupils with Special Educational Needs, particularly those with complex learning needs, SLD, PMLD and/or Autism.
- Has either Primary or Secondary teaching experience.
- Can deliver engaging, personalised learning that celebrates every small step of progress.
- Has excellent communication and teamwork skills and enjoys working as part of a multi-disciplinary team.
- Maintains high expectations and believes every child can succeed with the right support.
- Demonstrates resilience, patience, empathy and a positive attitude.
- Is committed to continuous professional development and reflective practice.
- Is fully committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people.
What the School Offers
The successful candidate will benefit from:
- A welcoming, experienced and highly supportive leadership team.
- Comprehensive induction and ongoing professional development, including specialist SEND training.
- Opportunities for career progression and leadership development.
- A collaborative multi-disciplinary environment, working alongside therapists and specialist practitioners.
- Well-resourced classrooms and excellent facilities.
- A positive, nurturing school community where staff wellbeing is valued.
- The opportunity to make a genuine and lasting difference to the lives of children and young people with complex needs.
If you are a passionate and dedicated teacher looking to inspire, support and empower pupils with additional needs, we would love to hear from you.