Sen Teacher

SEN Teacher – KS2
Hours: Monday – Friday, Full-Time, Term-Time Only
Location: Aylesbury
Start Date: ASAP / September Start Available
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About the Role

A specialist SEN school in Aylesbury is seeking a dedicated and resilient KS2 SEN Teacher to join their primary team. This is a rewarding opportunity to work with pupils in Key Stage 2 who have Autism (ASC) and complex communication needs within a highly structured and supportive environment.

The pupils are predominantly non-verbal and present with a high degree of challenging behaviour, requiring a calm, consistent, and proactive approach. The school places a strong emphasis on communication, emotional regulation, functional learning, and developing independence through personalised learning programmes and positive behaviour support strategies.

Key Responsibilities

• Plan and deliver engaging, differentiated lessons tailored to pupils with Autism and complex needs
• Create a structured, predictable, and nurturing classroom environment
• Support pupils' communication, emotional regulation, and social development
• Adapt teaching approaches to meet EHCP outcomes and individual learning targets
• Use visual supports, sensory strategies, and communication systems to maximise engagement
• Implement positive behaviour support plans and de-escalation strategies
• Work collaboratively with teaching assistants, therapists, and wider SEN professionals
• Monitor, assess, and report on pupil progress
• Contribute to annual reviews, EHCP meetings, and multidisciplinary planning

What We’re Looking For

Essential:

• Qualified Teacher Status (QTS)
• Experience teaching children within a primary or SEN setting
• Strong behaviour management skills and confidence supporting pupils with challenging behaviour
• Ability to adapt learning to meet complex communication and learning needs
• Excellent communication and teamwork skills
• Patient, resilient, and consistent approach
• Enhanced DBS on the Update Service (or willingness to obtain one)

Desirable:

• Experience working with Autism (ASC) and non-verbal pupils
• Knowledge of PECS, Makaton, AAC, TEACCH, or sensory-based learning approaches
• Experience implementing positive behaviour support strategies
• Experience within a specialist Autism or SEN school setting

What This Role Offers

• ASAP and September start opportunities available
• Supportive and experienced SEN leadership team
• Ongoing Autism-specific CPD and specialist training opportunities
• Well-resourced learning environment with strong therapeutic support
• Opportunity to make a significant impact on pupils' communication, behaviour, and development
• Long-term or permanent opportunities available