Unqualified SEN Teacher

Unqualified SEN Teacher

Location: Ealing

Type: Full-Time (with Permanent)

Working Hours; 08:30 am - 16:00 pm.

Salary: Paid to the Unqualified Teacher scale

Start Date: September 2025

Are you passionate about making a difference in the lives of young people with special educational needs? Are you patient, adaptable, and looking for a rewarding career in education? We are currently seeking an Unqualified SEN Teacher to join a vibrant and nurturing special needs school, supporting pupils with a range of needs across all age groups.

About the Role:

As an Unqualified SEN Teacher, you will work closely with experienced teaching staff and support teams to deliver high-quality, tailored lessons that engage and inspire students with diverse learning needs.

Key Responsibilities:

• Support and deliver individualised teaching and learning plans across the school.
• Assist in planning and delivering engaging lessons that cater to the specific needs of pupils.
• Create a positive, safe and inclusive learning environment for all students.
• Work collaboratively with SEN professionals, teaching assistants, therapists, and parents/carers.
• Contribute to the assessment and tracking of pupil progress, behaviour, and development.
• Support pupils’ social and emotional growth alongside academic learning.
• Be proactive in adapting teaching strategies to meet individual needs and learning styles.

Who We’re Looking For:

We welcome applications from individuals with a genuine passion for SEN and education - formal teaching qualifications are not required for this role, although relevant experience is a plus.

Essential Skills & Attributes:

• A strong interest in working with children and young people with special needs (e.g., autism, ADHD, SEMH, MLD).
• Patience, empathy, and a calm, nurturing approach.
• Ability to build meaningful relationships with pupils and colleagues.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Resilience and flexibility to adapt to changing needs and situations.
• A team player who is keen to learn and grow in a supportive environment.

Desirable:

• Experience in an SEN setting (as a TA, LSA, or support worker).
• Understanding of behaviour management techniques and inclusive teaching strategies.

What Makes a Strong SEN Teacher:

A successful SEN teacher is someone who is compassionate, creative, resilient, and driven by a desire to empower every child to reach their full potential. You don’t need to have formal teaching experience to start making a difference - you just need the right attitude, a growth mindset, and the willingness to learn.

Progression Opportunity:

If the role becomes permanent, the school has committed to supporting the successful candidate through a recognised teacher training qualification - a fantastic pathway for anyone aspiring to become a qualified SEN teacher in the future.

Application Process

Do you feel you meet the criteria for this exciting opportunity? If so, please either apply below or contact Engage Education directly.

All applicants will require the appropriate qualification and training for this role. For teacher roles, we require a formally recognised teaching qualification.

If you are not contacted within 2 working days, unfortunately, you have been unsuccessful for this role. However, we will keep your CV and continue to help you in your search for a job within education.

Engage Education is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. All candidates must undertake or have undertaken a valid enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check. Full assistance provided.

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