Job Description

Our client is a new independent specialist school and part of the multi-award-winning. The client dedicated to supporting young people aged 11-18 with a diagnosis of Autism Spectrum Condition (ASC) and an Education, Health and Care Plan (EHCP).

Role Overview

This role reports to the Headteacher, who will provide ongoing mentorship, professional guidance, and support to ensure you thrive in your role. You will benefit from regular check-ins, development opportunities, and a collaborative leadership approach that values your growth and contributions.

Our client is a small and nurturing school, with an initial cohort of just three students enrolling in September 2025 (correct at the time of advertisement, this may be subject to change) and a planned maximum capacity of 45 pupils. This ensures a low student-to-teacher ratio, allowing for meaningful interactions, tailored support, and a healthier work-life balance.

Our structured yet supportive environment enables teachers to focus on high-impact teaching while benefiting from a collaborative and well-resourced setting, who will provide ongoing mentorship, professional guidance, and support to ensure you thrive in your role.

You will benefit from regular check-ins, development opportunities, and a collaborative leadership approach that values your growth and contributions.We are looking for an enthusiastic SEN Teacher to deliver a high-quality, personalised curriculum to students with autism.

Duties and responsibilities:

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Teach small groups (10-12 students) with support staff, using specialist approaches for students with autism and additional needs. Plan, deliver, and assess engaging, differentiated lessons, adapting to individual learning needs and developing Individual Learning Plans (ILPs). Foster a positive, inclusive classroom environment and implement effective behaviour management. Monitor and record student progress, preparing them for qualifications such as GCSEs and Functional Skills. Contribute to a creative, personalised curriculum and participate in extracurricular activities and school trips. Collaborate with colleagues, therapists, and parents to support holistic student development. Engage in ongoing professional development and support whole-school initiatives, with career progression opportunities as the school grows. Uphold safeguarding, promote the school's values, and maintain high standards of conduct and communication.

Skills and experience:

Qualifications

: Recognised teaching qualification (e.g., PGCE, QTS)

Experience & Skills (Desirable for SEN Specialists):

A minimum of 2 years' experience working in an SEN setting, preferably with students with autism. However, we also welcome applications from passionate and dedicated Newly Qualified Teachers (NQTs/ECTs) who demonstrate strong potential and a willingness to learn and develop within an SEN environment.

Expertise, or strongly willing to learn, in autism-specific strategies (e.g., sensory integration, visual timetables, structured teaching methods).

Experience or strongly willing to learn, with EHCPs and liaising with external professionals (e.g., speech and language therapists, occupational therapists).

A passion for innovation in SEN education and adaptability to shape best practices in a new school environment.

Location

Leicester

Benefits

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Professional Development: Access to training, CPD opportunities, and career progression within a growing school. Small group teaching: Make a meaningful interactions, tailored support with a higher staff to pupil ratio. Supportive Work Culture: A collaborative and inclusive team where staff wellbeing is prioritised. Work-Life Balance: A commitment to ensuring a positive work-life harmony with small teaching groups. Pension Scheme: Company NEST pension scheme. Celebratory Staff Events: Regular appreciation events and team-building activities. Employee Referral Programme: We believe in growing our team with like-minded, passionate individuals. Staff members who successfully refer a new teacher to join our school will receive a referral bonus upon their successful appointment and completion of their probation period. Safeguarding Commitment: All referred candidates must go through our full safer recruitment process, including enhanced DBS checks, reference verification, and probation review. A referral does not guarantee appointment--hiring decisions will be based on suitability for the role and our rigorous selection criteria. Wellbeing & Mental Health Support: We are in the process of developing a staff wellness and benefits programme, with initial initiatives such as regular wellbeing check-ins, mindfulness sessions, and access to mental health resources. Over time, we plan to introduce additional benefits, based on staff feedback to ensure our support aligns with their needs. We believe in co-creating our benefits package through staff input, ensuring it aligns with their priorities.

Additional information

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Application process: We follow a three-step application process to ensure we select the best candidates while upholding safer recruitment standards:

1. Initial Application (Pre-Screening Step):

Submit your CV (including full employment history) and a covering letter, explaining:

Why you are interested in this role.

How your experience and skills align with the position.

Note: A CV alone will not be accepted as a formal application. Candidates must complete the full application form if shortlisted.

2. Formal Application Form & Shortlisting:

If shortlisted, you will be invited to complete our full application form, which includes:

Comprehensive employment history (with no gaps unexplained).

References (at least two, including one from your most recent employer).

Declaration of any safeguarding concerns, disciplinary actions, or criminal history.

Suitability to work with children confirmation.

Important: At least one reference will be requested before the interview stage as part of our commitment to safeguarding.

3. Interview & Pre-Employment Checks:

Shortlisted candidates will be invited for an interview, which will include:

Competency-based questions related to working with SEN students.

Safeguarding scenario-based questions to assess awareness and responses.

Clarification of employment history or references (if needed).

If successful, a conditional offer will be made subject to the following checks:

Enhanced DBS clearance

Reference verification (including safeguarding checks)

Right-to-work in the UK verification

Prohibition from Teaching Check (where applicable)

Apply Today

: This is a rare opportunity to be part of an innovative school at its inception, shape its culture, and build a career with significant growth potential. Apply now and help transform the lives of young people with autism while advancing your own professional journey in SEN education

Job Types: Full-time, Permanent

Pay: 31,000.00-37,500.00 per year

Benefits:

Referral programme
Work Location: In person

Reference ID: 1099370
Expected start date: 18/08/2025