SEN Teacher September 2026

Are you an experienced and compassionate SEN Teacher looking for a rewarding new role this September? We are seeking a dedicated teacher to join a specialist SLD school in Hounslow, where you will play a key role in supporting pupils with complex learning needs to achieve their full potential.

This is an excellent opportunity for a teacher who is passionate about inclusive education and committed to making a meaningful difference in the lives of young people with Severe Learning Difficulties.

The school is a well-established and supportive specialist provision catering for pupils with SLD. Many students have associated conditions such as communication and sensory needs, or physical disabilities.

The school promotes a highly personalised approach to learning, focusing on communication, independence, life skills, and emotional wellbeing alongside academic development.

The Role:

As an SEN Teacher within this specialist setting, you will deliver highly adapted and engaging lessons designed to meet the individual needs of learners working significantly below age-related expectations. You will lead a class supported by skilled teaching assistants and work closely with therapists and the wider SEN team.

The role requires creativity, patience, and a strong understanding of differentiated teaching approaches suited to pupils with complex needs.

Key Responsibilities:

• Plan and deliver personalised, sensory-based and engaging lessons tailored to pupils with SLD
• Develop IEPs and contribute to EHCPs
• Assess and monitor pupil progress using appropriate assessment frameworks
• Support communication development using strategies such as PECS, Makaton, or AAC where appropriate
• Create a structured, safe, and nurturing classroom environment that supports emotional regulation

Requirements:

• QTS or equivalent teaching qualification
• Experience working within a SLD setting
• Understanding of complex learning needs and differentiated teaching strategies
• Knowledge of communication approaches such as Makaton, PECS, or visual communication systems
• Strong classroom management and behaviour support skills

What the School offers:

• Supportive leadership team
• Well-resourced classrooms and therapeutic support services
• Opportunity to make a genuine impact on pupils' lives
• Positive and inclusive working environment

If you are ready to take the next step in your SEN teaching career and want to work in a specialist SLD setting where your work truly makes a difference, we would love to hear from you.