Whether you’re considering a career change or looking to begin your teaching journey, SEN teaching offers unique opportunities that go beyond the traditional classroom setting.
In the UK, the need for SEN teachers has been steadily increasing, as awareness and understanding of the challenges faced by students with special needs continue to grow.
SEN teachers work with children and young adults who require additional support due to a range of disabilities or learning difficulties. They provide a tailored approach to teaching, making sure that every student can succeed both academically and personally. You work with much smaller class sizes, enabling you the time needed to support the children individual needs.
With clear career progression opportunities, strong job security, and the chance to make a broader social impact, it’s a path that attracts those who are passionate about making a difference in the lives of students with additional needs. If you’re looking for a meaningful, dynamic, and stable career in education, SEN teaching may be the perfect fit for you.
Requirements for this role:
- You must be a fully qualified teacher with recognised UK QTS or equivalent, you will need to provide your TRN number.
- You must have a fully enhanced child workforce DBS check, registered with the Update Service. If you do not already have one, you will be able to apply for one through Teaching Personnel.
- You will be required to provide a minimum of two employment-based references that will cover the last two years of your work history, or anything education-based within the last ten years of your employment.
Why Choose Teaching Personnel?
- Support from both Teaching Personnel and the school to foster your professional growth.
- Guaranteed Work Scheme for individuals seeking security/guaranteed pay.
- Referral bonus of £50, after a successful referral.
- CPD Academy – Access to a broad range of professional development resources.
All applicants will require the appropriate qualifications and training for this role. Please see the FAQ’s on the Teaching Personnel website for details.
All pay rates quoted will be inclusive of 12.07% statutory holiday pay. This advert is for a temporary position. In some cases, the option to make this role permanent may become available at a later date.
Teaching Personnel is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. We undertake safeguarding checks on all workers in accordance with DfE statutory guidance ‘Keeping Children Safe in Education’ this may also include an online search as part of our due diligence on shortlisted applicants.
We offer all our registered candidates FREE child protection and prevent duty training. All candidates must undertake or have undertaken a valid enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check. Full assistance provided.
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