Job description
A passionate Special Needs Teacher is required in Poole!
SEN Teacher
Location: Poole
Salary: £31,650 - £49,084 (MPS/UPS) per annum (Depending on Experience)
Start Date: September 2025 / Immediate
Contract Type: Permanent / Full-time
Are you a passionate educator ready to make a real difference in the lives of children with special educational needs? Do you have the dedication and skill to create a nurturing and inclusive learning environment?
GSL Education are currently looking to appoint an enthusiastic and committed SEN Teacher for a full-time, permanent position based in Poole.
About the Role:
As an SEN Teacher, you will deliver engaging and personalised lessons that cater to pupils with a wide range of special educational needs, including Autism, SEMH, and communication difficulties. The role involves working in a supportive setting where student progress and well-being are central to the school's values.
Responsibilities:
- Plan and deliver high-quality, differentiated lessons based on students’ individual needs
- Support pupils in their educational, social, and emotional development
- Adapt teaching strategies to suit diverse learning profiles
- Monitor and report on student progress in line with EHCPs
- Collaborate with teaching assistants, parents, and multi-agency teams
- Foster a safe, inclusive, and stimulating classroom environment
- Manage behaviour effectively using positive reinforcement strategies
Job Requirements:
- Qualified Teacher Status (QTS) or equivalent recognised qualification
- Experience teaching in an SEN or inclusive education setting preferred
- A degree in Psychology, SEN or a similar field.
- Strong understanding of SEN codes of practice and EHCP implementation
- Excellent communication and classroom management skills
To thrive in this role, you should:
- Have the right to work in the UK.
- Have an up-to-date CV with two relevant references from the last two years.
- Possess an enhanced DBS registered to the update service or be willing to apply for one through GSL Education.
Why Join GSL Education?
- Competitive salary based on experience and qualifications
- Ongoing support from experienced education consultants
- Opportunities for CPD and professional growth
- Access to a wide network of reputable schools and special settings
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 providing an enhanced DBS certificate registered on the update service or completing an application for a new check.
As an ethical, independent recruitment agency, GSL Education are committed to providing quality teaching and support staff across the UK.
For more information or to register your interest in the SEN Teacher 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.