SEND Teacher

Haringey6; Tottenham; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading educational institution in Tottenham seeks an experienced SEND Teacher. The role involves planning and delivering a curriculum aimed at fostering independence among students with complex needs. You will collaborate with therapists and lead a team of Learning Support Assistants to ensure a supportive learning environment. The ideal candidate will have a background in special education and a passion for enabling student success. This permanent position offers a competitive salary of up to £47,927 based on experience.

Qualifications

• Experience working with young people with complex needs.
• Proficiency in planning and delivering a student-centered curriculum.
• Knowledge of AAC and ICT to enhance learning.

Responsibilities

• Plan and deliver classes focused on independence and skills.
• Support and lead LSAs in the classroom.
• Collaborate with therapists for student development.

Skills

SEND expertise

Team leadership

Communication skills

Resilience

Adaptability

Education

Relevant teaching qualification

Job description

SEND Teacher – Haringey Sixth Form College

Start date: ASAP
Contract: Permanent
Hours: 32.5 hours (8.30am – 3.30pm, with LFL training on Thursdays and whole college training/inset until 5pm)
Salary: H19 – £47,927 per year (depending on experience and qualifications)

What you’ll be doing

• Planning and delivering a student‑centred curriculum, using varied teaching methods and the whole learning environment to promote independence and skills.
• Supporting and buddying other SEND teachers and practitioners in Learning for Life to ensure best practice is cascaded.
• Working with speech and language therapists to develop communication for students using a wide range of methods – visuals, widget, gesture, sign, objects of reference, writing frames, photos, etc.
• Setting and reviewing targets informed by robust base‑line assessment.
• Supporting the use of AAC, ICT, aids and adaptations to enhance access to learning, with behaviour programmes enabling curriculum access where needed.
• Supporting students with their personal care and physical needs where required.
• Leading a team of dedicated LSAs.
• Ensuring a safe, inclusive classroom where behaviours and individual needs are seen as a form of communication.
• Coordinating learning activities with LSAs and planning and designing resources together.
• Liaising proactively with therapists and medical staff so that therapy, personal care and medical programmes are embedded in each student’s plan.
• Working closely with parents/carers and external partners.
• Contributing to Annual Reviews and other meetings with clear, informative reports.
• Promoting equality, celebrating cultural and academic diversity and ensuring inclusion for students of all abilities.
• Leading on monitoring, assessment, recording and reporting in line with accreditation schemes.
• Preparing accurate registers, student records and documentation, maintaining confidentiality and compliance with the Data Protection Act requirements held by the Centre.
• Leading daily team briefings for your class and end‑of‑day reflections.
• Attending whole team meetings, Information Evenings, Progression and Transition events and Open Days as required.
• Building effective relationships across the Centre and helping students to transition to new classes or courses as appropriate.
• Upholding professional standards, legal duties and Centre policies at all times, setting a strong personal and professional example.
• Ensuring reasonable care for health and safety under the Health and Safety at Work Act 1974 and maintaining a working knowledge of teachers’ professional duties and legal liabilities.
• Contributing to the corporate life of the Centre through effective teamwork and management systems, undertaking additional duties commensurate with the post as required by the Principal.

Why here

Because this place is real. We work with amazing young people and families in Haringey, Tottenham, Enfield, Edmonton, Hackney and Barnet – communities full of warmth, resilience and pride, but also impacted by high levels of deprivation and social challenges.

We want someone who sees the potential and joy in our students and is ready to help us take our provision towards excellence.

What we promise

• You will be valued.
• You will make a difference.
• You will work with people who care, deeply.
• And you will probably never want to do anything else again.

Attributes that make you a great fit

• You love a challenge and genuinely enjoy seeing young people with complex needs flourish.
• You are a SEND expert and have worked with complex young adults in a special setting previously.
• You’re resilient and morally driven – because you know that inclusion isn’t just