Job description
SEN Teacher – Inclusive SEN School – St Leonards
Salary: Competitive (M1 - UPS, dependent on experience)
Start Date: ASAP
Contract Type: Full-Time
Location: St Leonards
GSL Education are working with an outstanding specialist SEN school in St Leonards that is seeking a passionate and experienced SEN Teacher to join their dedicated team.
Role Overview:
As an SEN Teacher in this inclusive setting, you will be responsible for planning and delivering engaging, differentiated lessons to students with a wide range of special educational needs and disabilities. This school is committed to ensuring every student reaches their potential, and you'll be supported by experienced teaching assistants, therapists, and a collaborative leadership team. This is a chance to teach in an environment where inclusivity isn't just a value – it's the foundation of everything they do.
What You'll Do:
- Plan and deliver creative, individualized lessons tailored to students' abilities and learning styles
- Teach across different key stages with a focus on functional skills, personal development, and independence
- Assess student progress and adapt teaching approaches to meet individual needs
- Collaborate with therapists, support staff, and families to implement holistic support plans
- Manage classroom behaviour positively using strategies suited to students' needs
- Contribute to reviews, EHCPs, and IEP development
The Ideal Candidate:
- Qualified Teacher Status (QTS) essential
- Experience teaching students with SEN/SEMH in a specialist or mainstream setting
- Strong understanding of autism, learning disabilities, sensory needs, or behavioural challenges
- Creative, resourceful, and adaptable in your teaching approach
- Excellent communication skills and ability to work collaboratively
- A genuine commitment to inclusive education and student wellbeing
Why This School:
- Competitive salary on the Main Pay Scale or Upper Pay Scale
- Smaller class sizes with high staff-to-student ratios
- Exceptional resources and facilities tailored for SEN learners
- Supportive environment with strong professional development culture
- The opportunity to truly shape young people's futures
Please be advised that this role requires a strong knowledge and understanding of safeguarding and child protection and that successful applicants must satisfy all background safer recruitment checks; including providing an enhanced DBS certificate registered on the update service, or completing an application for a new check.
For more information or to register your interest in the 'SEN Teacher – Inclusive SEN School – St Leonards' role, or to be considered, please click 'apply now' to submit your full and up-to-date CV and one of our dedicated consultants will be in touch.