SEN Teacher

SEN TEACHER - ALSO OPEN TO ECTs, QTLS & POST‑16 SEN TEACHERS

SEPTEMBER START £36,412.00 - £50,000.00 FULL‑TIME | TERM‑TIME | PERMANENT INTERVIEWING NOW

SUMMARY

A brand‑new SEN school based in West Drayton is seeking SEN Teachers to join them on a permanent, full‑time basis. This is a term‑time role with the option of an ASAP start for the right applicant.

THE SCHOOL

This new specialist provision supports primary and secondary pupils aged 5-16 with a diagnosis of Autism. Led by an innovative and visionary Headteacher, the school is at an exciting journey of expanding their Secondary . As a growing independent specialist school, they have ambitious plans to expand into a multi‑site provision serving over 100 pupils in the near future.

SCHOOL ETHOS

The school is founded on the belief that every child deserves the chance to thrive, regardless of their starting point. They are building an environment where innovation, expertise and compassion come together to deliver highly individualised learning experiences.

Set in a purpose‑built, spacious and green environment just 10 minutes from West Drayton's Elizabeth Line station, the school offers specialist sensory and therapeutic spaces designed to help children flourish both indoors and outdoors.

WHAT THE HEADTEACHER IS LOOKING FOR

They are seeking committed, creative and reflective SEN practitioners to join their founding team. This is a rare opportunity to help shape the culture, curriculum and learning environment of a school that puts pupils first.

This role is ideal for someone who wants to go beyond classroom teaching - to influence whole‑school development, work in a close‑knit team, and grow professionally as the school expands.

QUALIFICATIONS & EXPERIENCE - WHO CAN APPLY?

The school welcomes applications from a range of qualified teachers with SEN experience, including

• QTS (preferred)
• ECTs with SEN experience
• QTLS‑qualified teachers
• Post‑16 SEN teachers looking to transition into primary specialist settings

To be considered, you will also need

• Experience teaching or supporting children with Autism, ideally in a specialist setting
• Familiarity with the EQUALS curriculum (highly desirable)
• Experience with non‑linear assessment frameworks such as SCERTS or Routes for Learning (advantageous)
• A deep passion for supporting neurodivergent learners and delivering person‑centred, inclusive education

WHY JOIN?

• Be part of a founding team shaping a school from the ground up
• Join a values‑driven, ambitious school committed to research‑led, compassionate practice
• Access ongoing training, CPD and genuine opportunities for internal progression
• Work in a beautiful, well‑resourced environment with specialist sensory and therapeutic spaces
• Enjoy a supportive, collaborative culture where staff wellbeing is prioritised

If you're passionate, dedicated and excited by the opportunity to help build something exceptional, we'd love to hear from you. Apply today and take the next step in your SEN teaching career.

Peak Education Recruitment Ltd is a specialist Education Recruitment Consultancy that supports Teachers and Support Staff find short and/or long-term temporary and/or permanent employment in Primary, Secondary and Special Education Schools throughout the UK. We are committed to Safer Recruitment and undertake checks on all candidates we work with. As part of the registration process, each candidate will be required to have a current DBS Disclosure and a subscription to the DBS Update Service, if you do not have one, we can support you with an application. We will also need to see all original relevant qualifications certificates before any work placement is agreed.