Sen Teacher

Position: Sen Teacher (Permanent)
ASD | SEMH | PMLD Specialists Welcome

Start Date:

ASAP, April or September

Contract:

Permanent | Full‑Time

Location:

Maidstone, Kent
Salary:
Competitive (MPS/UPS) + SEN Allowance

Are you a passionate, dedicated, and nurturing educator eager to make a life‑changing impact on children with Special Educational Needs? Our Outstanding SEN School in Maidstone is seeking a committed SEN Teacher to join their exceptional team on a permanent basis.

This is an exciting opportunity to work in a forward‑thinking, highly supportive environment where staff feel valued, students thrive, and every day brings the chance to transform lives.

We welcome applications from teachers with experience or specialism in:
✨ ASD (Autism Spectrum Disorder)
✨ SEMH (Social, Emotional & Mental Health)
✨ PMLD (Profound & Multiple Learning Difficulties)

Whether you are looking to start ASAP, in April, or from September, we would love to hear from you.

⭐ About the School

* Rated Outstanding for its quality of education, leadership, and behaviour

* Highly skilled multidisciplinary team including therapists, behaviour specialists, and family support

* Warm, nurturing environment with exceptional resources, sensory spaces, and specialist classrooms

* A child‑centred ethos where individual progress and wellbeing are at the heart of everything

🎓 The Role

As an SEN Teacher, you will:

* Plan and deliver creative, personalised lessons tailored to individual needs

* Work within a supportive teaching team and collaborate with TAs, therapists, and senior staff

* Implement EHCP targets, behaviour strategies, and therapeutic approaches

* Provide a safe, structured environment where pupils can learn, grow, and develop independence

* Build strong relationships with parents and external professionals

* Contribute to whole‑school life, enrichment, and community engagement

🌈 What We’re Looking For

We are seeking a teacher who is:

* Qualified (QTS / QTLS) – ECTs and experienced teachers welcome

* Passionate about SEN and committed to inclusive education

* Patient, resilient, nurturing, and adaptable

* Confident in differentiating and using creative approaches to engage diverse learners

* Knowledgeable (or keen to learn) about ASD, SEMH, or PMLD needs

* Able to work collaboratively in a caring, high‑performing team

🌟 What the School Offers

* A truly Outstanding working environment

* Exceptional CPD, including SEN specialism training

* Small class sizes with high staff‑to‑pupil ratios

* A supportive senior leadership team who prioritise staff wellbeing

* Opportunities for progression into middle leadership or specialist SEN pathways

* A rewarding role where your impact is seen every day