Post SEN Teacher

Position: Post 16 SEN Teacher
Location: East London

Sixth Form SEN Teacher - Autism & Complex Needs

Start Date:

After February half term

Contract:

Full-time

We are seeking an experienced and dedicated Sixth Form SEN Teacher to join a specialist setting supporting autistic students with complex needs. The successful candidate will begin full time after February half term, with a handover day during the week commencing 9th February to support a smooth transition.

You will be teaching a small class of 10 Sixth Form students, supported by 5 experienced support staff who work alongside the class teacher throughout the day. All students are working at pre-entry to Entry Level 1 and present with autism, sensory needs and are largely non-verbal.

The Role:

Deliver a practical, engaging and highly personalised curriculum

Teach functional skills through real-life learning and community-based activities

Plan and deliver lessons aligned to the ASDAN framework

Track and monitor student progress using MAPP

Use symbols, core boards and alternative communication methods to support communication

Promote independence, life skills and preparation for adulthood

Work collaboratively with a skilled support team and wider professionals

The Ideal Candidate Will:

Be a qualified teacher with experience in SEN, ideally post-16

Have strong knowledge of autism, sensory processing and non-verbal communication

Be confident delivering functional, practical and life-skills-based learning

Understand the importance of communication development and independence

Be organised, patient and highly collaborative

Have experience with or a willingness to learn ASDAN and MAPP

This is a highly rewarding role for a teacher who is passionate about preparing young people with complex needs for adulthood through meaningful, practical learning experiences.

Apply now to join a supportive and well-structured Sixth Form provision making a genuine difference every day