SEN Teacher

SEN Teacher – SEN School – Merton

Role: SEN Teacher

Location: Merton

Salary: £36,745 - £56,959 per year + SEN1 + Excellent Benefits

Job Type: Full Time, Permanent (Term Time Only)

Start: ASAP

Our Specialist Primary School, located in Merton, is seeking a SEN Teacher to join our team as soon as possible. As an SEN Teacher, you'll work with children and young people with Autism and Social, Emotional, and Mental Health needs, helping them learn, develop, and raise their self-esteem.

Our school celebrates "huge small victories," with our students, where even the smallest positive changes are a cause for celebration. If you have the same approach and have experience Teaching students with Autism and SEMH needs, we would love to hear from you!

SEN Teacher - Key Responsibilities:

Teach and support students with ASD/SEMH needs, helping them achieve their potential.

Collaborate with in-house psychologists, teaching assistants, and therapy professionals.

Develop and implement creative, bespoke lesson plans tailored to individual needs.

Manage and understand challenging behaviour, promoting a positive and nurturing environment.

Communicate effectively with non-verbal pupils using tools like Makaton, PECs, and PODD.

SEN Teacher – Our Ideal Candidate:

Experience working with autistic pupils and those with challenging behaviour.

Ability to communicate in various ways, especially with non-verbal students.

Familiarity with autism strategies such as TEACCH and Attention Autism.

Flexible to teach pupils aged 4-11, with a creative approach to lesson delivery.

Resilient, enthusiastic, and passionate about making a difference.

We are dedicated to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and expect all staff to share this commitment. You will have a safeguarding responsibility if appointed in this SEN Teacher role.

The successful SEN Teacher will be subject to enhanced clearance through the Disclosure and Barring Service and employment will be subject to references.

This post is not exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974.

To apply for this SEN Teacher role send your detailed CV to Clarus Education now to be considered. We will be contacting those shortlisted within 48 hours of an application.

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SEN Teacher – SEN School – Merton