SEN Teacher

🌟 SEN Teacher – KS1/KS2 Adapted Curriculum
New Malden, South West London | Full Time | Permanent
Specialist SEN School Setting

A specialist education recruitment agency is proud to be working in partnership with a highly regarded independent SEN school in New Malden to recruit an experienced SEN Teacher for their KS1/KS2 Adapted Curriculum provision.
This is a fantastic opportunity to join a school known for its therapeutic, low-arousal learning environment and strong multidisciplinary teamwork.

🧩 About the Provision The Adapted Curriculum department supports pupils with complex social communication needs, including children with autism and associated needs. Classes are small (maximum 6 pupils) and follow:

• Equals Curriculum – functional, hands-on learning
• SCERTS Framework – supporting social communication and emotional regulation
• A communication-centred approach, including AAC and symbolised systems

Pupils benefit from a holistic timetable designed to develop independence, life skills and emotional wellbeing.

👩‍🏫 The Role You will be responsible for planning and delivering a functional, adapted curriculum that equips pupils with essential academic foundations and practical life skills.
You’ll work closely within a transdisciplinary team including:
✔ Specialist Teachers
✔ Speech & Language Therapists
✔ Occupational Therapists
✔ Teaching Assistants
✔ Behaviour Specialists

Key responsibilities include:

• Planning and delivering engaging, individualised lessons
• Writing schemes of work and termly/weekly plans
• Assessing progress and writing reports, IEPs and Annual Review documentation
• Supporting pupils with communication needs using AAC/symbol systems
• Managing behaviour positively within a nurturing framework
• Liaising regularly with parents, carers and external professionals
• Working closely with Learning Support Assistants
• Contributing to a safe, structured, and therapeutic classroom environment

✅ The Ideal Candidate Will Have

• Qualified Teacher Status (or equivalent)
• Minimum 2 years post-qualification teaching experience
• Experience delivering KS1/KS2 curriculum, particularly literacy and maths foundations
• Experience working with SEN pupils, particularly autism and complex needs
• Strong behaviour support skills
• Excellent written and spoken English
• Experience with AAC or symbol-based communication
• Confidence managing small groups with social communication needs

Desirable:

⭐ Experience with the Equals Curriculum
⭐ Experience working in multidisciplinary or therapeutic settings
💡 Personal Qualities We’re looking for someone who is:

• Emotionally resilient and patient
• Creative and flexible in their approach
• A strong team player
• Calm, positive and nurturing
• Committed to safeguarding and inclusive practice

🕘 Working Hours Monday to Friday, 8:30am – 5:00pm
Permanent, Full-Time

🛡 Safeguarding This role is subject to enhanced DBS checks and a strong commitment to safeguarding and child protection.
🎯 Why Apply? This is an opportunity to work in a setting where:
✨ Class sizes are small
✨ Therapy and education work hand-in-hand
✨ Staff collaboration is a core value
✨ Pupils receive truly individualised support

If you are a passionate SEN teacher looking to make a meaningful impact in a specialist environment, we would love to hear from you.

Apply today or contact our SEN recruitment team for more information.