Teacher, Special Needs ​/ Learning Disabilities

Teacher
Contract Type:
Full Time
Salary: M1 - U3

Start Date:

Immediate

About Landon School

Landon School is a specialist SEND school dedicated to supporting students with Severe Learning Difficulties (SLD) and Autism Spectrum Condition (ASC). Our mission is simple but powerful: to create an environment where every child is Safe, Happy, and Learning.

We're seeking a passionate, experienced Teacher who understands the unique complexities and profound rewards of working in a specialist SLD/ASC setting.

About the Role

As a Teacher at Landon School, you'll lead the planning, delivery, and assessment of personalised learning for students with complex needs. You'll create an engaging, adaptive classroom environment where every student can thrive at their own pace, working collaboratively with support staff, therapists, and families.

Your responsibilities will include:

• Planning and delivering differentiated lessons tailored to students with SLD and ASC

• Developing and implementing personalized education plans that meet individual learning needs

• Creating a structured, sensory-appropriate, and nurturing classroom environment

• Assessing and tracking student progress using appropriate methods for non-traditional learners

• Working closely with Teaching Assistants and HLTAs to ensure consistent, high-quality support

• Collaborating with therapists, families, and external professionals

• Using positive behaviour support strategies and trauma-informed approaches

• Adapting communication methods to meet diverse student needs, including non-verbal and minimally verbal learners

• Contributing to the wider school community and continuous improvement initiatives

What We're Looking For

We welcome applications from:

• Graduate teachers with QTS (Qualified Teacher Status), OR

• ECTs (Early Career Teachers) with SLD experience, OR

• Unqualified teachers with significant relevant experience in similar SLD/ASC settings

Essential:

• Genuine passion for working with children with severe learning difficulties and autism

• Understanding of individualized, person-centred approaches to education

• Excellent communication and relationship-building skills

• Ability to adapt teaching methods to suit complex, diverse learning needs

• Commitment to creating an inclusive, safe, and happy learning environment

Highly Desirable:

• 2+ years of experience in SLD/ASC settings (this is our top priority and outweighs formal qualifications)

• Demonstrated career progression and commitment in previous roles

• Knowledge of AAC (Alternative and Augmentative Communication) systems

• Understanding of sensory processing, regulation strategies, and positive behaviour support

• Experience collaborating with multi-disciplinary teams

We prioritise proven experience in specialist SEND settings above all other factors. Candidates with stable employment history showing reliability, progression, and dedication will stand out.

Why Join Landon School?

• Lead meaningful, personalised learning for students with complex needs

• Join a specialist team who truly understand SLD and ASC education

• Make a profound difference in the lives of children and their families

• Professional development and career progression opportunities

• Work in a supportive school where small steps forward are celebrated as major achievements