SEND Teacher

Vision for Education is looking to recruit a passionate and dedicated SEND Teacher to work within a welcoming and supportive specialist setting in Colchester. This is a rewarding opportunity to support pupils with a range of Special Educational Needs and Disabilities (SEND), helping them achieve their individual goals in a positive, inclusive, and nurturing environment.

• Plan, prepare, and deliver engaging lessons tailored to meet the individual needs of pupils with SEND.
• Develop and implement personalised learning strategies to support academic, social, emotional, and communication development.
• Foster a safe, structured, and inclusive classroom environment that encourages confidence and independence.
• Work collaboratively with teaching assistants, SENCOs, therapists, parents, and other professionals to maximise pupil outcomes.
• Assess, monitor, and record pupil progress, adapting teaching methods to meet changing needs.
• Promote positive behaviour through consistent and supportive behaviour management strategies.
• Maintain high standards of safeguarding and follow all school policies and statutory requirements.

• Qualified Teacher Status (QTS) or an equivalent recognised teaching qualification.
• Experience working with children or young people with SEND, including Autism (ASC), ADHD, SEMH, speech and language needs, or complex learning difficulties.
• Strong understanding of inclusive teaching practices and differentiated learning.
• Excellent communication, organisation, and interpersonal skills.
• A patient, resilient, and compassionate approach to supporting pupils with additional needs.
• Enhanced DBS on the Update Service (or willingness to obtain one).
• Right to work in the UK.

• Competitive daily rates of pay.
• Flexible working opportunities to suit your availability.
• Access to long-term and permanent SEND teaching positions.
• Free CPD and specialist SEND training.
• Ongoing support from a dedicated education consultant.
• Pension contributions and additional employee benefits.

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