Job description
Position: SEND Teacher
Location: Chelmsford
Salary Scale: £120–£320 per day
Contract Type: Full-time
GSL are seeking a dedicated and compassionate SEND Teacher to join a specialist education setting supporting children and young people with a range of additional learning needs. This role involves delivering high-quality, personalised teaching to students with Special Educational Needs and Disabilities (SEND), helping them to develop academically, socially, emotionally, and independently.
You will work alongside experienced teachers, Learning Support Assistants, therapists, pastoral staff, and external professionals to create an inclusive and nurturing learning environment where every student can thrive and achieve their full potential.
If you are an Early Career Teacher (ECT), Qualified Teacher, SEN Teacher, SEND Teacher, Primary Teacher, Secondary Teacher, SEMH Teacher, Autism Specialist, or a passionate educator looking to make a meaningful difference, we would love to hear from you.
You will have opportunities for professional development and will support students in a range of settings, including:
- Delivering personalised teaching and learning programmes
- Supporting students with a range of SEND needs including Autism (ASC), ADHD, Speech & Language needs, Moderate Learning Difficulties (MLD), Severe Learning Difficulties (SLD), Social, Emotional and Mental Health (SEMH) needs, and associated barriers to learning
- Adapting lessons and resources to meet individual learning styles and needs
- Supporting communication, emotional regulation, independence, and social development
- Delivering targeted interventions and differentiated learning activities
- Working collaboratively with families, therapists, and multidisciplinary professionals
As a SEND Teacher, you will play a key role in supporting students' educational journeys and personal development. You will create engaging, accessible, and inclusive learning experiences that promote confidence, resilience, independence, and positive outcomes.
Responsibilities:
- Plan and deliver high-quality, differentiated lessons tailored to individual needs
- Support students with SEND to access learning and achieve their personal targets
- Develop and implement strategies to support communication, engagement, and emotional wellbeing
- Monitor, assess, and track student progress against EHCP outcomes and individual targets
- Work collaboratively with Learning Support Assistants, therapists, and wider professionals
- Foster a positive, nurturing, and inclusive classroom environment
- Promote positive behaviour, emotional regulation, and student wellbeing
- Contribute to annual reviews, progress reports, and multi-agency meetings where required
Qualifications and Skills:
- Qualified Teacher Status (QTS) or equivalent
- Strong understanding of SEND and inclusive teaching practices
- Experience supporting students with additional learning needs is desirable
- Excellent communication and classroom management skills
- Ability to build positive relationships with students, families, and colleagues
- Patient, adaptable, and resilient approach
- Commitment to safeguarding, inclusion, and student-centred learning
- Passion for supporting children and young people to achieve their full potential
What We Offer:
- Competitive daily pay rates
- A supportive and collaborative specialist education environment
- Opportunities for ongoing training and professional development
- Access to specialist SEND training and career progression pathways
- The opportunity to make a genuine and lasting impact on young people's lives
This is a fantastic opportunity to join a dedicated and inclusive school community, supporting children and young people with additional needs to achieve success both academically and personally.
Please be advised that this role requires a strong knowledge and understanding of safeguarding and child protection, and successful applicants must satisfy all background safer recruitment checks, including an enhanced DBS.
If you are interested in this role, please apply now by submitting your application. A member of the team will be in touch regarding the next steps.