Location: Twickenham

Durtation: Full-time | Long-term / Permanent

Role: SEN Teacher

About the Role

We are working with a highly regarded specialist SEN school in Twickenham that supports pupils with a range of SEN. The school is seeking a passionate and committed SEN Teacher to join their dedicated team.

This is a fantastic opportunity to work in a nurturing and structured environment where staff focus on delivering individualised learning, supporting both academic progress and personal development.

Key Responsibilities

Plan and deliver creative, differentiated lessons tailored to pupils with complex needs

Teach students with needs including Autism (ASC), Severe Learning Difficulties (SLD), PMLD and communication needs

Develop and review EHCP targets, ensuring progress is tracked effectively

Use a range of communication strategies (e.g. visual aids, PECS, Makaton where appropriate)

Support pupils with sensory needs and emotional regulation

Manage behaviour using positive and proactive approaches

Work closely with support staff, therapists and parents/carers

Create a safe, engaging and inclusive learning environment

The Ideal Candidate

Holds QTS / QTLS or equivalent teaching qualification

Experience working within a special school or SEN setting

Strong understanding of ASC, SLD, PMLD and complex needs

Confident supporting pupils with communication and sensory needs

Patient, resilient and passionate about supporting vulnerable learners

Strong teamwork and communication skills

Desirable

Experience using Makaton, PECS or AAC systems

Knowledge of Team Teach or positive handling

Experience working in a multi-disciplinary environment

Timeplan Education are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare and safety of children and young people and expect all staff to show this commitment. The successful candidate will be required to complete Disclosure and Barring Service declarations in line with Section 115 of the Police Act 1997. You will also be required to provide 2 professional references covering at least the last 2 years, and complete our online application followed by a video or face to face interview. Timeplan education is a committed Equal Opportunities Employer and therefore will not discriminate on the grounds of age, gender, race, ethnicity, disability or sexual orientation."

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