SEN Teacher

Location: MaryleboneSalary: £15 PAYE Inclusive of Holiday pay or £17 Umbrella payContract Type: 37.5 hours per week, Temporary expected to be ongoing with no end date specified

Start Date: ASAP

Job Overview:

We are seeking a compassionate, adaptable, and experienced Special Educational Needs (SEN) Teacher to join our dedicated team within a hospital school setting. This unique role involves delivering high-quality, personalised education to children and young people receiving medical treatment, many of whom have complex physical and/or mental health needs, SEND, or long-term conditions impacting their learning.

Key Responsibilities:

• Plan and deliver tailored lessons across a broad curriculum, taking into account pupils’ individual health, emotional, and educational needs.
• Work closely with medical staff, therapists, families, and external agencies to support holistic development and wellbeing.
• Develop and adapt Individual Education Plans (IEPs) in line with Education, Health and Care Plans (EHCPs) where applicable.
• Provide continuity of education for pupils who may be out of mainstream school for extended periods.
• Use creative and flexible approaches to teaching in both bedside and small classroom settings within the hospital.
• Monitor and assess progress regularly, recording achievements and reporting to the wider team and home school where appropriate.
• Create a nurturing, inclusive, and supportive learning environment for children with a range of diagnoses including ASD, SEMH, chronic illness, and physical disabilities.
• Maintain safeguarding, confidentiality, and GDPR standards at all times.

Requirements:

• Qualified Teacher Status (QTS) – ideally with SEN specialism or experience.
• Proven experience teaching children with special educational needs, preferably in a medical or alternative provision setting.
• Strong understanding of differentiated teaching, EHCPs, and SEND Code of Practice.
• Excellent communication and collaboration skills to work in a multidisciplinary environment.
• Empathetic, resilient, and calm under pressure.

Desirable:

• Experience working in a hospital, PRU, or home tuition environment.
• Additional qualifications in SEN, mental health, or trauma-informed practice.
• Familiarity with assistive technology and alternative communication strategies.