SEN Teacher – Permanent, Full-Time Position

 Location: Borehamwood
 Start Date: September 2025

An SEN specialist school in Borehamwood is looking to appoint a dedicated and skilled SEN Teacher to join their team ASAP. This full-time, temp-perm role is ideal for an educator passionate about supporting students with autism and related needs, including speech and language difficulties, sensory processing challenges, and behavioural regulation.

You’ll be working in a nurturing, well-equipped setting with small class sizes and a strong staff-to-student ratio. The school is committed to delivering personalised education that enables every learner to thrive.

• Designing and delivering tailored lessons to meet the varied needs of pupils with complex SEN, particularly autism
• Establishing clear routines and using visual aids to support communication and learning
• Collaborating with teaching assistants, therapists, and families to ensure cohesive support
• Monitoring and reporting progress in line with EHCP goals and individual targets
• Applying evidence-based approaches to promote emotional regulation and independence
• Creating a safe, inclusive, and engaging classroom environment
• Participating in ongoing professional development and contributing to the wider school community

• QTS preferred, though not essential
• Experience working with children or young people with SEN, ideally in specialist or alternative education settings
• Strong knowledge of autism and associated developmental needs
• A patient, resilient, and compassionate teaching style
• Excellent communication skills and a collaborative mindset
• Enhanced DBS on the Update Service (or willingness to obtain one)

• A welcoming and inclusive school culture
• Small, well-resourced classes with committed support staff
• Access to specialist CPD, including training in autism, sensory integration, and communication techniques
• Competitive salary based on experience, with opportunities for career progression
• Generous holiday allowance and a healthy work–life balance
• Purpose-built facilities designed to meet pupils’ sensory and communication needs

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For further details, contact Mitchell Winn on (phone number removed).

Please note: Due to high application volumes, only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.

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