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SEN Teacher: Permanent Full-Time Opportunity St Albans
St Albans
Salary + annual pay review and retention bonus opportunities
Permanent Full-Time
Inspire, Support and Transform Lives as a SEN Teacher
Are you a passionate SEN Teacher looking to make a genuine difference in the lives of young people with additional needs? We are seeking a dedicated SEN Teacher to join our expanding specialist education team in St Albans.
This is an exciting opportunity for a SEN Teacher at any stage of their career to work within a well-resourced specialist setting supporting pupils across Key Stages 2, 3 and 4, as well as further education pathways. Whether you currently work in mainstream or specialist education, we welcome applications from talented professionals who are committed to achieving outstanding outcomes for learners with SEND and SEMH needs.
Based in St Albans, this role offers the opportunity to deliver a broad and balanced curriculum while helping pupils develop confidence, independence and the skills needed for future success.
Why Join This School in St Albans?
As a SEN Teacher in St Albans, you will benefit from:
- Competitive salary
- Annual pay reviews and retention bonus opportunities
- Well-resourced curriculum planning tools including Curriculum Maestro and Read Write Inc
- Access to specialist therapeutic programmes and multidisciplinary support teams
- Modern educational and therapeutic facilities
- Employee Assistance Programme with counselling and well-being support
- Free on-site parking
- Excellent transport links in and around St Albans
- Outstanding professional development and career progression opportunities
- A collaborative and supportive leadership team committed to staff success
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The Role
As a SEN Teacher, you will play a vital role in enabling pupils with special educational needs to achieve their full potential. Working closely with therapists, support staff and families, you will deliver engaging lessons tailored to individual learning needs.
The Successful SEN Teacher Will
- Plan and deliver high-quality, structured lessons
- Differentiate learning to meet a wide range of SEND and SEMH needs
- Monitor, assess and track pupil progress effectively
- Create a safe, engaging and inclusive learning environment
- Promote positive behaviour and emotional well-being
- Work collaboratively with colleagues and external professionals
- Contribute positively to whole-school development initiatives
- Support pupils in achieving academic, social and personal success
This rewarding opportunity in St Albans offers the chance to make a lasting impact while developing your own professional expertise.
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What We're Looking For
To be successful as a SEN Teacher, you will ideally have:
Essential
- Qualified Teacher Status (QTS)
- Degree-level qualification
- Experience teaching in a primary, secondary or specialist setting
- Knowledge of the National Curriculum
- Strong classroom management and behaviour support skills
- Commitment to safeguarding and promoting pupil welfare
- Ability to build positive relationships with pupils, families and colleagues
Desirable
- Experience supporting pupils with SEND and SEMH
- Knowledge of AQA, ASDAN, BTEC and GCSE pathways
- Experience delivering Entry Level English and Maths
- Knowledge of subjects including Science, PE, Geography, Art, Design Technology, IT, History, Music or Modern Foreign Languages
- Strong ICT skills to support learning and assessment
Career Development
We believe exceptional staff create exceptional outcomes. Every SEN Teacher receives access to ongoing training, coaching and professional development opportunities designed to support career progression and specialist expertise.
If you're an ambitious SEN Teacher seeking a long-term career in specialist education, this role in St Albans could be the perfect next step.
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