SEN Teacher

About the Role

ALP Pierview Academy is seeking a dedicated and experienced SEN Teacher to 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 of 11–25 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 a personalised curriculum for 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?

• A supportive, collaborative, and inclusive environment

• Opportunities to lead, mentor, and develop other staff members

• Access to professional development and training programs

• Chance to make a real impact on learners who need it most

Please note: ALP Schools reserves the right to close this vacancy early if 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 an Enhanced DBS check.

Information about the federation

Empowering Success Through Holistic and Individualised Learning

ALP Schools are a chain of Independent Special Needs Schools.

Each of our schools are Ofsted registered and cater for young people who have struggled in mainstream education due to their special educational needs.

Our unique selling point is that we offer small classes or one to one learning where the curriculum is tailored to the needs of the individual. We also recognise the importance of building routines, relationships, respect and trust in order to achieve successful teaching and learning.