SEN Teacher

Woodlands; Gravesend; On-site; GBP 31,000 - GBP 41,000; Full time

Job summary

A supportive educational institution in Gravesend is seeking a dedicated SEN Teacher to work with learners needing specialized education. The role includes delivering personalized lessons, leading small group work, and supporting other teachers. Ideal candidates hold QTS/QTLS and have experience with SEN learners. This position offers a collaborative environment and opportunities for professional development. Join us to make a significant impact on learners’ educational experiences.

Benefits

Supportive environment

Professional development opportunities

Chance to make an impact

Qualifications

• Experience working with SEN learners, including emotional and mental health difficulties.
• Knowledge of the SEND code of practice and disabilities.
• Ability to plan lessons using various strategies.

Responsibilities

• Plan and deliver a personalized curriculum for SEN learners.
• Support and manage teachers and staff for SEN learners.
• Monitor and assess pupil progress and provide feedback.

Skills

Experience with SEN learners

Teaching strategies

Interpersonal skills

Organizational skills

Education

Qualified Teacher Status (QTS) or Qualified Teacher Learning and Skills (QTLS)

Job description

Post Title:SEN Teacher
Salary:T5–T9 (£31,500 – £40,200)
Contract Type:Full-Time, Term Time Only (+2)
Location:ALP Pierview Academy, Gravesend
Responsible to:Senior Management Team

About the Role

ALP Pierview Academy is seeking a dedicated and experiencedSEN Teacherto join our team. The successful candidate will lead the teaching of learners who, for various reasons, do not access mainstream education and have single or multiple special educational needs (SEN).

You will deliver engaging, personalised lessons to learners one-to-one and in small groups, support other teachers, and contribute to tracking learner progress. The role may involve teaching across the school’s age range of11–25 years.

This is a fantastic opportunity for an enthusiastic professional to make a real difference to learners’ educational experiences while working in a supportive and inclusive environment.

Key Responsibilities

• Plan and deliver apersonalised curriculumfor SEN learners who have struggled in mainstream settings.

• Work alongside the Senior Management Team to create schemes of work and resources suitable for SEN learners.

• Support and line‑manage teachers and staff working with SEN learners.

• Lead small group work and coordinate Teaching Assistants or Learning Support Assistants effectively.

• Deliver subject‑specialist lessons while also teaching a variety of subjects using SEN‑specific strategies.

• Implement behaviour management strategies in line with school policies.

• Monitor and assess pupil progress, providing feedback to colleagues, learners, and management.

• Promote positive values, attitudes, and behaviour in pupils, supporting inclusion and engagement.

• Contribute to the school’s ‘Communication Commitment’ initiative and wider educational development.

Person Specification

Essential

• Qualified Teacher Status (QTS) or Qualified Teacher Learning and Skills (QTLS)

• Experience working with SEN learners, including social, emotional, and mental health difficulties

• Knowledge of special educational needs and disabilities (SEND) and the SEND Code of Practice

• Ability to plan and teach effectively using a variety of strategies

• Excellent interpersonal skills with adults and children

• Strong organisational, planning, and time‑management skills

• Empathetic, flexible, and committed to raising student achievement

Desirable

• Experience leading or coordinating a team

• Additional qualifications in SEN, speech, language, communication, or behaviour management

• Experience teaching the national or functional skills curriculum>

• Knowledge of ICT to enhance learning and lesson delivery

Why Work With Us?

• Asupportive, collaborative, and inclusive environment

• Opportunities tolead, mentor, and developother staff members

• Access toprofessional developmentand training programs

• Chance to make areal impacton learners who need it most

Please note:ALP Schoolsreserves the right to close this vacancy earlyif a suitable candidate is found.

ALP Schools is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. This post is subject to anEnhanced DBS check.