SEN Teacher – Autism & Asperger’s Specialist Setting

Location: Rural Dorset Pay: £168.80 – £270.98 per day (Dependent on Experience) Hours: 8:00am – 4:00pm Contract Type: Full Time Start Date: April Duration: Until July 2026 (Temporary contract)

Are you a patient, creative and resilient educator looking to make a meaningful impact in a specialist autism provision? We are seeking a dedicated SEN Teacher to join a highly supportive residential and day setting in Dorset, working with children and young people with autism, Asperger’s and associated communication needs.

About the Provision

This specialist environment supports learners aged 7–19 with autism, social communication differences and complex learning needs. The setting is known for:

A calm, structured and therapeutic environment designed to reduce anxiety and support emotional regulation.

A strong emphasis on individualised learning, with small class groups and high staffing ratios.

A curriculum that blends academic learning, life skills, independence development, outdoor learning and vocational opportunities.

A holistic approach that integrates speech and language therapy, occupational therapy and positive behaviour support.

A beautiful rural campus with access to woodlands, outdoor spaces, sensory rooms and specialist teaching areas.

The provision focuses on helping students build confidence, communication skil...