Classroom Teacher ( SEND )
21 days ago
Canterbury
Classroom Teacher - Specialist SEN Setting (Canterbury)Full-Time | Permanent, Long-Term & Supply Opportunities Are you a passionate teacher looking for a more meaningful and rewarding role? We are working with a well-established specialist SEN school in Canterbury, supporting pupils aged 4-19 with a range of complex needs including autism, severe learning difficulties, and communication needs. This is a fantastic opportunity to step away from the pressures of mainstream education and into a setting where relationships, individual progress, and pupil wellbeing are the priority. The Role • Deliver engaging, personalised lessons tailored to individual needs, • Support pupils with ASD, SLD, and complex learning needs, • Work closely with teaching assistants and a wider multidisciplinary team, • Focus on communication, life skills, and engagement as well as academic development, • Create a safe, structured, and nurturing learning environmentWhy SEN?, • Smaller class sizes with additional adult support, • Less focus on rigid targets, more focus on meaningful progress, • Strong emphasis on relationships and holistic development, • Opportunities to work alongside therapists and SEN specialists, • Ongoing training and clear development pathwaysIdeal Candidate, • Qualified Teacher (QTS/QTLS preferred), • Background in mainstream or SEN education, • Patient, adaptable, and resilient approach, • Strong behaviour management and interpersonal skills