SEN Teacher

SEN Teacher
Location: Aylesbury, Buckinghamshire
Salary: Competitive, dependent on experience
Contract: Full-time, Permanent

An exciting opportunity has arisen for a passionate and dedicated SEN Teacher to join a specialist school in Aylesbury that supports young people aged 11–19 with complex learning difficulties, including severe learning difficulties (SLD) and profound and multiple learning difficulties (PMLD). The school is committed to providing a nurturing, inclusive, and ambitious learning environment where every student is supported to achieve their individual potential and develop essential life skills.

We are seeking an enthusiastic educator who believes in a personalised approach to learning and is committed to helping students overcome barriers, celebrate achievements, and prepare for adulthood.

As an SEN Teacher, you will:

• Plan and deliver engaging, highly differentiated lessons tailored to individual learning needs and abilities.
• Teach and support students aged 11–19 with complex learning difficulties, including SLD and PMLD.
• Create a positive, safe, and inclusive classroom environment that promotes learning, wellbeing, and independence.
• Work closely with teaching assistants, therapists, families, and external agencies to provide holistic support.
• Develop and implement personalised learning programmes aligned with EHCP outcomes.
• Monitor and assess student progress, adapting teaching approaches to maximise engagement and achievement.
• Support the development of communication, social, emotional, sensory, and life skills alongside academic learning.
• Contribute to annual reviews, transition planning, and wider school initiatives.

The successful candidate will:

• Hold Qualified Teacher Status (QTS) or an equivalent recognised teaching qualification.
• Have experience working with children or young people with special educational needs, particularly those with complex learning difficulties.
• Demonstrate an understanding of teaching strategies for students with SLD, PMLD, and associated communication and sensory needs.
• Be creative, patient, resilient, and adaptable in their approach to teaching and learning.
• Have strong communication and collaborative working skills.
• Be committed to inclusion, safeguarding, and achieving the best possible outcomes for every student.

• A supportive and experienced multidisciplinary team.
• Extensive opportunities for professional development and specialist SEN training.
• Well-resourced classrooms and specialist facilities.
• A collaborative and inclusive working culture.
• Opportunities to make a meaningful impact on the lives of young people and their families.
• Employee wellbeing initiatives and staff support programmes.

If you are an inspirational teacher with a passion for special education and a commitment to helping every learner thrive, we would love to hear from you.