SEN Teacher

# SEN Teacher**Are you passionate about transforming the lives of autistic young people with complex needs? Do you thrive in a supportive, collaborative environment where every day brings the opportunity to make a meaningful impact? Prior’s Court is looking for a dedicated Teacher to join our specialist education team and help shape brighter futures.**Please note: Due to our location, a holder of a full UK driving licence is essential for this role as we do not offer transport.**Apply now**| | || — | — || **Key job information:** | || **Wage:** | £36,000 -£45,000 p/a depending on qualifications and experience || **Hours:** | 37.5 hours per week 40 weeks per year || **Contract type:** | Permanent |Job description### The role of Teacher at Prior’s CourtAs a Teacher at Prior’s Court, you will deliver high-quality, personalised learning programmes that enable young people to grow, develop, and achieve meaningful progress. Working closely with the Learning Lead and a multi-disciplinary team, you will plan, deliver, and evidence learning across relevant Areas of Learning. You will also act as a tutor for a small group of young people, supporting their holistic development in partnership with their residential teams.This is a role where creativity, compassion, and resilience come together — and where your work genuinely changes lives.* Plan, deliver, and adapt learning in line with long-term planning, creating tailored short- and medium-term plans and evidencing progress for moderation.* Work collaboratively with the Learning Lead, meeting regularly, maintaining accurate registers and records, and ensuring all learning outcomes are tracked.* Support young people holistically by using structured teaching approaches, implementing This Is Me plans, leading a tutor group, maintaining stakeholder communication, and ensuring safeguarding and health needs are met.* Facilitate meaningful experiences by providing lunch cover when needed and building relationships with workplace partners to create work experience opportunities.* Maintain a safe, well-resourced environment through effective risk assessment, monthly monitoring, and ordering resources within budget.* Lead and support colleagues by line-managing an Education Autism Practitioner, modelling best practice, mentoring others, supporting staff induction, and contributing to positive team morale while completing additional duties aligned with Prior’s Court’s values.**What we are looking for*** Proven experience teaching or supporting children/young adults with autism or complex needs (can be in a SEN or mainstream environment)* QTS required (SEN qualifications desirable)* Teaching & Professional Skills: Ability to plan, deliver, and assess learning effectively, manage workload, communicate clearly in writing and speech, and motivate and engage others.* Personal Attributes: Calm, resilient, reliable, flexible, physically able to support activities, and confident delivering information to individuals and groupsFor more information, please see the full job description.Apply now### Qualifications/experience* Qualified Teacher status – or in process.* Experience of teaching with autistic children/young adults in an education environment or experience of working within a special/complex needs education environment.* Experience of using a range of assessment tools relevant to the needs of autistic individuals with complex needs.* Effective working within Multi-Disciplinary Teams.* Familiar with and proficient in assistive technology and specialised software used to support SEN students.### BenefitsWe know that our people are central to everything we do. That’s why we’re committed to recognising, supporting and rewarding our staff through a comprehensive and flexible benefits package. We offer a wide range of rewards designed to support your financial well-being, personal development, and work-life balance:* Teachers pension* 33 days of annual leave – including Bank Holidays* 24-hour Employee Assistance Programme – confidential advice, guidance and support whenever you need it* Life assurance – offering additional peace of mind* Flexible Benefits and Discount Platform – access savings and tailored offers* Health Cash Plan – available on a self-funded basis* Staff recognition – annual awards and ongoing appreciation schemes including Long Service Awards* Refer-a-friend scheme – earn financial rewards for successful referrals* Free flu vaccinations – available on-site each year* Cycle to Work scheme – save money on bikes and accessories* Electric Car Scheme – drive greener with tax-efficient leasingFind out more about the benefits we offer### How to applyRead through the application documents below, then complete a short online application form to apply. A member of the recruitment team will be in touch with you within three working days You can read about our application process in detail here.**Please note**: Once you’ve applied, you’ll get an email with some follow-up questions. Please take a moment to answer them, otherwise we will not be able to process your application.Apply now| | || — | — || **Application links:** | || Job description | Application form || | | | | || — | — | — | — | — || **Policies:** | | | | || Recruitment policy | Safeguarding statement | Equal opportunities statement | | || Documents to prove eligibility to work in the UK | | Job applicant privacy notice | | |### Contact us about this role**t:** 01635 247202 **e:** recruitment@priorscourt.org.uk*All positions at Prior’s Court are subject to a satisfactory Enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service check, references and receipt of the appropriate Right to Work documents. Prior’s Court Foundation is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.**Prior’s Court is proud to be an equal opportunities employer and we actively seek and embrace differences in thinking, experience, ethnicity, age, gender, faith, personalities and styles.**The different skills, experiences and backgrounds our employees bring to their roles create a workforce as diverse and individual as the young people we support and makes Prior’s Court a special place to work.**We strive for an inclusive environment where employees feel safe, engaged and supported to make a difference.*Apply now#J-18808-Ljbffr…