SEN Primary Teacher
Location: Princes Risborough
Salary: MPS / UPS
Contract: Full-time
Start Date: September 2026
Application Closing Date: 10th August 2026
Supply Desk are seeking a passionate and dedicated SEN Teacher to join a welcoming and inclusive primary school in Princes Risborough. This is an exciting opportunity for an enthusiastic educator to make a real difference in the lives of children and young people with Special Educational Needs.
The successful candidate will deliver engaging, personalised and differentiated learning to pupils with a range of additional needs, supporting their academic progress, personal development and emotional wellbeing. You will play a key role in creating a positive classroom environment where every pupil feels valued, supported and encouraged to achieve their full potential.
Key Responsibilities
- Plan and deliver differentiated and accessible lessons tailored to the individual learning needs of pupils.
- Support pupils with a range of additional needs, including Physical Disabilities (PD), Hearing Impairments (HI) and Visual Impairments (VI).
- Adapt teaching strategies, resources and classroom activities to ensure all pupils can access and engage with learning.
- Support pupils with communication, mobility, sensory and physical needs within the classroom and wider school environment.
- Create a safe, inclusive and accessible learning environment that promotes confidence and independence.
- Work collaboratively with teaching assistants, therapists, specialist professionals, parents and external agencies.
- Monitor pupil progress and contribute to individual learning plans, EHCP targets and relevant support strategies.
- Promote positive behaviour, emotional wellbeing and the development of pupils' communication and social skills.
- Encourage pupils to develop independence and life skills through personalised support and appropriate learning opportunities.
Requirements
- Passionate about delivering high-quality, inclusive education and supporting pupils with Special Educational Needs and Disabilities.
- Experience or understanding of supporting pupils with Physical Disabilities (PD), Hearing Impairments (HI) and/or Visual Impairments (VI).
- BSL training or experience supporting pupils with hearing impairments would be desirable.
- Committed to supporting pupils' academic, physical, social and emotional development.
- A confident and adaptable classroom practitioner who can modify teaching approaches and resources to meet individual needs.
- A strong communicator who works effectively as part of a wider school and specialist support team.
- Able to build positive, trusting relationships with pupils, parents, carers and colleagues.
- Professional, patient, reliable and resilient in their approach to teaching and supporting pupils with complex needs.
- Dedicated to creating a safe, nurturing and accessible learning environment where every pupil feels valued and supported.
- Committed to helping pupils achieve their individual potential while developing their confidence, independence and life skills.
Why Apply?
- Full-time opportunity within a welcoming and inclusive school.
- Ongoing support from experienced, local education consultants.
- A rewarding role supporting pupils’ educational experience.
- Excellently equipped facilities.
- Access to training and professional development opportunities.
- Refer a Friend scheme – earn up to £150 collectively.
How to Apply
For more information or to apply, please contact Saba on 01494 840 527, or apply below.
Supply Desk is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. All successful applicants will be subject to safer recruitment checks, including an enhanced DBS check, and must be willing to comply with all safeguarding requirements.
