SEN Teacher

SEN Teacher (QTS Required – September Start)

Location: Ipswich, Suffolk
Hours: Full-Time, Term Time Only
Start Date: September 2026
Salary: Competitive, dependent on experience

Are you a passionate and dedicated Qualified Teacher (QTS) looking to make a real difference in the lives of children with additional needs? Do you thrive in an inclusive environment where every achievement is celebrated and every child is supported to reach their full potential?

TeacherActive is working with a welcoming and well-resourced SEN school in Ipswich that is looking to appoint an enthusiastic SEN Teacher to join their committed team from September 2026.

This is an exciting opportunity for a teacher who is passionate about delivering creative, engaging, and personalised learning to pupils with a range of Special Educational Needs and Disabilities (SEND). Whether you have experience working in a specialist setting or have supported pupils with SEND in a mainstream school, we'd love to hear from you.

About the Role

As an SEN Teacher, you will be responsible for planning and delivering engaging, differentiated lessons that meet the individual needs of pupils with a range of additional needs, including Autism (ASC), Moderate Learning Difficulties (MLD), Severe Learning Difficulties (SLD), and complex communication needs.

Working closely with Learning Support Assistants, therapists, and the wider multidisciplinary team, you will create a nurturing, structured, and inclusive classroom where every pupil can develop academically, socially, and emotionally.

Responsibilities

• Plan and deliver engaging, differentiated lessons tailored to individual learning needs.
• Create an inclusive classroom environment where every pupil feels valued and supported.
• Adapt teaching strategies to meet EHCP outcomes and individual learning styles.
• Monitor, assess, and record pupil progress, adapting lessons where necessary.
• Work collaboratively with Learning Support Assistants, therapists, parents, and external professionals.
• Promote pupils' independence, confidence, and emotional wellbeing.
• Contribute to the wider life of the school and support a positive learning culture.

What We're Looking For

• Qualified Teacher Status (QTS) – Essential.
• Experience working with pupils with SEND in either a specialist or mainstream setting.
• A strong understanding of differentiated teaching and inclusive classroom practice.
• Excellent classroom and behaviour management skills.
• A patient, compassionate, and resilient approach.
• Strong communication and teamwork skills.
• A genuine passion for helping children with additional needs achieve their full potential.
• Experience supporting pupils with Autism (ASC), SLD, MLD, PMLD, or complex needs would be advantageous.

Our staff are paid on a PAYE basis, so you can rest assured you're paying the correct level of Tax and National Insurance, with no hidden admin charges or umbrella deductions from your hard-earned pay.

If you are interested in this position, then click 'APPLY NOW' and I will be in touch regarding this fantastic opportunity.

Email: [email protected]
Contact Number: 01245 335533

About TeacherActive

TeacherActive is one of the UK’s leading education recruitment agencies, with over 20 years of experience supporting schools and education professionals. We place teachers and support staff into a wide range of temporary, contract and permanent roles, helping candidates find rewarding opportunities that suit their experience, availability and career goals. We pride ourselves on providing an excellent service to both our schools and candidates.

TeacherActive is an equal opportunities employer and operates as an Employment Business and Employment Agency in providing temporary, contract and permanent job seeking services.

Registration may involve an enhanced DBS check, ID checks and the supply of good professional references, depending on the role. We are committed to safeguarding and compliance across all placements.

Regular external audits have shown repeatedly that our standards are exceptional. We are passionate about finding the right staff for each education environment.