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SEN Teacher (Primary or Secondary), KPI EDUCATION
SEN Teacher (Primary or Secondary)
Location: Finchley, North London School: Specialist All-Age SEN School Type: Full-Time | Permanent Salary: £40,000 - £60,000 Start Date: Immediate or September
About the Role
Are you a passionate teacher looking to make a meaningful difference to the lives of children and young people with additional needs?
Do you thrive in a specialist environment where relationships, communication, independence, and personalised learning are at the heart of every achievement?
A specialist all-age SEN school in North London is seeking an enthusiastic and dedicated SEN Teacher to join its growing team. The school supports pupils across primary and secondary phases with a range of needs, including:
- Autism
- SEMH (Social, Emotional and Mental Health)
- Speech, Language, and Communication Needs
- Moderate Learning Difficulties
- Complex additional needs
The successful candidate will teach either a primary or secondary class, depending on experience and preference, working closely with experienced support staff, therapists, and senior leaders to deliver highly personalised learning programmes that enable pupils to achieve meaningful academic, social, and emotional outcomes.
Key Responsibilities
- Plan and deliver engaging, creative, and differentiated lessons tailored to individual pupil needs
- Develop personalised learning programmes linked to EHCP outcomes and individual targets
- Create a safe, structured, and nurturing learning environment where pupils can thrive
- Support pupils with:
- Autism
- SEMH
- Communication needs
- Learning difficulties
- Promote communication, emotional regulation, independence, and social development throughout the curriculum
- Work collaboratively with Speech & Language Therapists, Occupational Therapists, Educational Psychologists, and wider professionals
- Lead and support Teaching Assistants to ensure high-quality classroom provision
- Monitor progress, assess learning, and contribute to annual reviews and EHCP processes
- Build positive relationships with families and contribute to the wider school community
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The Ideal Candidate
- Holds Qualified Teacher Status (QTS)
- Has experience teaching within Primary, Secondary, SEND, or specialist educational settings
- Demonstrates a strong understanding of inclusive and personalised teaching approaches
- Is confident adapting learning for pupils with a range of cognitive, communication, and sensory needs
- Has excellent behaviour management and relationship-building skills
- Can work effectively as part of a multidisciplinary team
- Is committed to helping every pupil achieve their potential
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Desirable Experience
- Teaching pupils with Autism, SEMH, Speech and Language Needs, or Moderate Learning Difficulties
- Experience using communication approaches such as:
- PECS
- Makaton
- AAC (Augmentative and Alternative Communication)
- Visual Supports
- Total Communication
- Knowledge of:
- Sensory regulation strategies
- Trauma-informed practice
- Autism-friendly approaches
- Experience contributing to EHCP reviews and person-centred planning
What’s on Offer?
- Salary: £40,000 - £60,000 (dependent on experience)
- Supportive and collaborative leadership team
- Access to an experienced multidisciplinary therapy team
- Excellent CPD and career progression opportunities
- Well-resourced specialist learning environment
- Opportunity to make a genuine impact on the lives of children and young people with additional needs
This is an excellent opportunity for a teacher looking to develop their career within a specialist SEN setting, where inclusion, therapeutic practice, and pupil-centred learning are highly valued.
Apply now or send your CV to Stephen at KPI Education to be considered.
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