Sen Teacher

Overview

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.

• 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

• 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

• 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

• 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