Job title

SEN Teacher

Location

Dorset

Start date

After Easter 2026

About the school

This is a specialist education setting for children and young people with Autism Spectrum Disorder. It offers a highly personalised and therapeutic approach to learning for pupils with a range of additional needs, including complex needs, learning difficulties and behaviours that may challenge. Students are typically mixed gender, aged 7-19, and benefit from a structured, nurturing and well-supported environment designed to promote positive educational and personal outcomes.

Purpose of the role

To plan and deliver high-quality, engaging and differentiated teaching for pupils with autism and associated additional needs, enabling them to make progress academically, socially and emotionally within a specialist setting.

Key responsibilities

Plan and deliver creative, differentiated lessons to meet individual learning needs Support pupils with autism and complex needs to access learning in a calm, structured and consistent environment Adapt teaching strategies in line with pupil communication styles, sensory needs and EHCP outcomes Work closely with teaching assistants to ensure effective in-class support Liaise with therapists, care staff and school leaders to provide a joined-up approach for each learner Monitor, record and report on pupil progress Create a safe, inclusive and nurturing classroom environment Support positive beh...