SEN Teacher

MLD Centre Teacher - Mainstream Primary School

Part Time (3 Days per week) | Permanent |

Paid to Scale (MPS/UPS) Location

Redhill, Surrey

A fantastic opportunity has arisen for an inspirational and dedicated MLD Centre Teacher to lead a thriving specialist provision for pupils with Moderate Learning Difficulties (MLD). This role is ideal for a teacher who is passionate about SEND, committed to inclusive practice, and eager to make a meaningful difference in pupils lives.

About the Role

The successful candidate will take on a dual role as both MLD Centre Manager and Class Teacher, ensuring high-quality provision, strong leadership, and personalised teaching for pupils with a range of learning and communication needs.

Key Responsibilities

· Work with the SENCO to maintain high-quality teaching, support, and resources.

· Embed trust-wide policies and best practice within the specialist centre.

· Lead team meetings, encourage collaboration, and support staff wellbeing.

· Use assessment systems to track academic and holistic progress and report to senior leaders.

· Liaise with Local Authority SEN caseworkers on admissions, consultations, funding, and placements.

· Plan and manage inclusion timetables to ensure smooth transitions with mainstream classes.

· Advocate for pupils with MLD and ensure full participation in whole-school events.

· Oversee new pupil intake and support transitions to secondary or alternative settings.

Teaching & Learning

· Deliver adaptive, high-quality teaching tailored to pupils sensory, communication, and learning needs.

· Maintain a calm, structured, and nurturing learning environment.

· Work with teaching assistants, therapists, and external specialists to implement EHCP targets.

· Provide a personalised curriculum with supported access to mainstream learning.

· Adapt the national curriculum to individual needs, focusing on communication, independence, and language enrichment.

· Support sensory needs with guidance from occupational therapists.

· Teach social, play, and leisure skills effectively.

· Prepare pupils for secondary education through life-skills and independence development.

· Build strong, supportive relationships with parents and carers.

What Were Looking For

· Qualified Teacher Status (QTS)

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Experience or strong interest in

SEND pedagogy and inclusive teaching | Working with pupils with moderate learning difficulties and social communication needs

· A patient, resilient, and creative approach to behaviour and classroom management

· Commitment to ongoing professional development

· Enhanced DBS (on the update service or willingness to obtain one)

How to Apply

If you are interested in this role, please send an up-to-date CV as soon as possible.