SEN Teacher | QTS Required | PMLD, Complex Needs & Autism | Benfleet

Location: Benfleet, Essex

Contract: Full-Time

Start Date: September 2026 or asap

Salary: Teacher Payscale

talentED Recruitment are working with a specialist SEN school in Benfleet seeking an experienced SEN Teacher to join their team.

The school caters for pupils with a wide range of additional needs including Autism, PMLD, SLD, Complex Learning Difficulties, SEMH and Communication Needs. The successful candidate will primarily teach Key Stage 3 and Key Stage 4 pupils, although flexibility to support across Primary phases may be required.

Responsibilities

• Plan and deliver differentiated lessons across multiple curriculum areas.
• Adapt learning materials to meet a range of cognitive and developmental abilities.
• Support pupils with EHCP targets and personalised learning plans.
• Work collaboratively with multidisciplinary teams including Therapists and Support Staff.
• Monitor progress and maintain accurate records.
• Promote positive behaviour, engagement, and wellbeing.

Essential Requirements

• Qualified Teacher Status (QTS)
• Previous SEN teaching experience.
• Experience supporting pupils with PMLD, SLD, Autism, Complex Needs, or SEMH.
• Strong understanding of differentiated learning.
• Excellent behaviour management skills.
• Ability to teach across a range of subjects and learning levels.
• Enhanced DBS or willingness to obtain one.

Desirable

• Team Teach, PRICE, PROACT SCIPr-UK or equivalent training.
• Experience within specialist schools, resource provisions, AP or PRU settings.
• Knowledge of AAC, PECS, Makaton or sensory learning approaches.

If you are interested in this opportunity, please apply now!

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