SEN Teacher

Job description

Overview

Reference
SN-SENT-MAIDENHEAD

Salary
£32,916 - £51,048/annum

Job Location
United Kingdom -England -South East England -Berkshire -Maidenhead

Job Type
Contract

Posted
02 October 2026

Closing date
10 Oct 2026 22:59

SEN Teacher

Location: Maidenhead

Salary: MPS / UPS

Contract: Full-time

Start Date: October 2026

Application Closing Date: 10th October 2026

Are you a qualified and passionate SEN Teacher dedicated to supporting children with special educational needs? We are seeking a caring, enthusiastic, and committed SEN Teacher to join a welcoming and supportive school. The successful candidate will have a genuine passion for helping pupils overcome barriers to learning and achieve their full potential in a safe, inclusive, and nurturing environment.

Key Responsibilities

• Adapt the curriculum, learning activities, and resources to meet individual learning styles, abilities, and needs.
• Develop and implement individual learning plans and targeted interventions where appropriate.
• Work closely with Teaching Assistants, SENCOs, parents, carers, and other professionals to support pupils' progress and development.
• Build positive, trusting relationships with pupils and create a calm, safe, and supportive classroom environment.
• Support pupils' academic, social, emotional, behavioural, and communication development.
• Use a range of teaching strategies to support pupils with different needs, including communication, learning, behavioural, and sensory needs.
• Monitor, assess, and record pupils' progress and use assessment information to inform future planning.
• Set realistic and challenging targets that encourage pupils to develop confidence, independence, resilience, and a positive attitude towards learning.
• Support pupils who may display challenging behaviour through consistent, positive, and nurturing behaviour management strategies.
• Promote inclusion and ensure all pupils have equal access to learning opportunities.
• Communicate effectively with parents, carers, SENCOs, school leaders, and external professionals regarding pupils' needs and progress.
• Support pupils during wider school activities, trips, break times, and other activities where required.
• Follow school policies and procedures, particularly those relating to safeguarding, child protection, health and safety, behaviour, and confidentiality.
• Take part in relevant training and professional development opportunities.

Requirements

• A genuine passion for helping children overcome barriers to learning and reach their full potential.
• A caring, patient, nurturing, and empathetic approach.
• The ability to plan and deliver engaging and appropriately differentiated lessons.
• Strong classroom and behaviour management skills.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• The ability to work effectively as part of a wider SEN and school team.
• An understanding of safeguarding and child protection procedures.
• A commitment to inclusion and ensuring every pupil receives the support they need to thrive.
• A current Enhanced DBS on the Update Service, or willingness to obtain one.

Why Apply?

• Full-time opportunity within a welcoming and inclusive school.
• A rewarding role supporting pupils' educational experience.
• Access to training and professional development opportunities.
• Refer a Friend scheme - earn up to £150 collectively.

How to Apply

For more information or to apply, please contact Saba on01494 840 527, or apply below.

Supply Desk is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. All successful applicants will be subject to safer recruitment checks, including an enhanced DBS check, and must be willing to comply with all safeguarding requirements.