SEN Teacher

Make a Real Difference - SEN Teacher Opportunity

Swindon | Full-time | Permanent | MPS/UPS + SEN Allowance (£3,750)
Start Date: September 2025
In partnership with Long-term Teachers

Are you an experienced and compassionate educator who thrives on supporting children with additional needs? Do you want to work in a school where your leadership, ideas, and care will help shape the lives of young people?

Long-term Teachers is recruiting on behalf of a specialist education provision in Swindon, looking for an SEN Teacher to lead learning in the classroom and manage a team of dedicated support staff. This is more than just a teaching job — it’s a chance to drive meaningful outcomes for children and young people (CYP) with complex and diverse needs.

About the Role

You’ll lead a class of children within a specialist setting, supported by a strong team of teaching assistants. This role blends high-quality teaching with key responsibilities in leadership, planning, multi-agency collaboration, and whole-school development.

Working under the guidance of the Headteacher and as part of the wider school improvement strategy, you’ll play a vital part in curriculum delivery, individualised learning plans, and the pastoral care of pupils.

Key Responsibilities

• Deliver consistently high-quality, inclusive teaching for children with SEND.

• Lead and manage a team of classroom assistants to ensure effective support.

• Set, monitor and evaluate termly targets, IEPs, and pupil outcomes.

• Create a nurturing, stimulating classroom where every child feels safe and supported.

• Support and implement school policies and development plans.

• Liaise with external agencies, contributing to a multi-agency approach for each child.

• Write detailed reports for annual reviews and share regular progress updates with parents.

• Maintain high standards of behaviour, safety and emotional wellbeing in line with school policy.

What We’re Looking For

• Qualified Teacher Status (QTS)

• Experience supporting children or young people with SEND

• Strong understanding of SEN provision, assessment strategies and classroom adaptations

• Ability to lead, mentor and motivate support staff

• Clear communication skills and a collaborative mindset

• Good ICT skills and the ability to use tech to enhance learning

• A caring, reflective, and flexible approach to teaching

Desirable (but not essential):

• SEN qualifications or training (e.g. PECS, TEACCH)

• Experience with P Levels and leading a subject area

• Familiarity with IEPs, EHCPs, and annual review processes

Why Join This School?

• An experienced, supportive leadership team that values your voice

• A strong commitment to inclusive education and child-centred practice

• Purposeful work with small class sizes and a meaningful teacher-pupil connection

• Opportunities for career development and additional training

• A welcoming school culture focused on teamwork, wellbeing, and shared success