Job description
Empower Students with Special Educational Needs as a SEN Teacher in Poole!
SEN Teacher
Location: Poole
Salary: £31,650 - £49,084 per annum (MPS/UPS) (Depending on Experience)
Start Date: September 2025 / Immediate
Contract Type: Permanent / Full-time
Are you a compassionate and committed educator with a passion for special educational needs?
GSL Education are seeking a motivated and experienced SEN Teacher to join a supportive and inclusive school in Poole, dedicated to ensuring that every child receives the education and care they deserve.
About the Role:
As an SEN Teacher, you will deliver high-quality, individualised learning to students with a variety of special educational needs, including autism, ADHD, SEMH, and moderate learning difficulties. You will work within a specialist provision to support learners academically, emotionally, and socially, helping them reach their full potential.
Special Educational Needs (SEN) Teacher Responsibilities:
- Design and deliver engaging and differentiated lessons based on students’ EHCP targets.
- Develop a nurturing classroom environment that supports emotional regulation and personal growth.
- Work closely with teaching assistants, therapists, and SENCOs to ensure cohesive support.
- Promote independence, self-confidence, and key life skills in pupils.
- Monitor student progress, maintain records, and adapt teaching strategies as needed.
- Implement effective classroom behaviour strategies that foster respect and cooperation.
- Contribute to the wider school community and continuous improvement of SEN provision.
SEN Teacher Qualification:
- UK Qualified Teacher Status (QTS) or equivalent is essential.
- Experience teaching in SEN or specialist settings is highly beneficial.
- Strong understanding of special education strategies and the UK curriculum.
- Patient, empathetic, and innovative approach to teaching.
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:
- Competitive salary based on experience and qualifications.
- Personalised support from a dedicated education consultant.
- Access to SEN-specific professional development opportunities.
- Be part of a network committed to inclusive and student-centred education.
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.