SEN Teacher - Watford (Autism & ASD)

Watford, Hertfordshire | Full-Time | September Start
Paid to Scale (MPS/UPS + SEN Allowance where applicable)

Supply Desk is proud to be working in partnership with a specialist school in Watford, Hertfordshire, seeking a passionate and dedicated SEN Teacher to join their team from September.

The school supports children and young people aged 5–19 years, with this role focused on teaching within the Primary and Secondary phases. Pupils have a range of additional needs including Autism Spectrum Condition (ASC/ASD), Social, Emotional and Mental Health (SEMH), Moderate Learning Difficulties (MLD), Severe Learning Difficulties (SLD), and complex learning needs.

This is a fantastic opportunity to join a supportive school where every child is encouraged to achieve their full potential through personalised learning, nurturing relationships and high-quality teaching.

As an SEN Teacher, you will:

• Teach pupils within the Primary or Secondary phase, depending on your experience.

• Plan and deliver engaging, differentiated lessons tailored to individual EHCPs.

• Support pupils with Autism (ASC/ASD), SEMH and complex additional needs.

• Create a structured, inclusive and nurturing classroom environment.

• Work collaboratively with teaching assistants, therapists and senior leaders.

• Use positive behaviour management strategies to support engagement and emotional wellbeing.

• Monitor pupil progress and celebrate every achievement, no matter how small.

• Build positive relationships with pupils, families and external professionals.

We're looking for someone who:

• Holds Qualified Teacher Status (QTS).

• Has experience teaching pupils with SEND, particularly Autism (ASC/ASD), SEMH or complex needs.

• Is passionate about inclusive education.

• Can adapt lessons to meet a wide range of learning needs.

• Is patient, resilient, creative and committed to achieving the best outcomes for every pupil.

• Works effectively as part of a multidisciplinary team.

✨ Supportive leadership and welcoming staff team.
✨ Small class sizes with excellent staff-to-pupil ratios.
✨ Well-resourced classrooms and specialist learning facilities.
✨ Ongoing CPD and SEND training opportunities.
✨ Opportunities to teach across Primary or Secondary, depending on your strengths.
✨ Paid to Scale (MPS/UPS + SEN Allowance where applicable).

• Competitive Paid to Scale salary.

• Long-term and permanent opportunities.

• Dedicated consultant support throughout your placement.

• Access to high-quality CPD and SEND training.

• Pension contributions.

• Refer-a-friend bonus scheme.

If you're passionate about supporting children with Autism, SEMH and complex needs and want to make a genuine difference within a specialist Primary or Secondary setting, we'd love to hear from you.

Dennis Singh
Education Recruitment Consultant – Hertfordshire

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Supply Desk is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. All successful applicants will be subject to an Enhanced DBS check and safer recruitment procedures.