SEN Teacher - Key Stage 1

Teaching Personnel is recruiting an experienced Key Stage 1 SEN Teacher for a full-time position within a specialist educational setting in Yeovil, starting in September 2026.

This opportunity is ideal for a teacher who thrives in a nurturing environment and has a proven track record of supporting children with a wide range of additional needs.

The successful candidate will be confident from day one, bringing strong classroom practice, excellent behaviour management and the ability to deliver creative, highly personalised learning experiences.

This is a rewarding role where every achievement matters, and where your teaching will have a genuine impact on pupils who require an individualised approach to learning.

You will be responsible for planning and delivering engaging lessons for Key Stage 1 pupils with Special Educational Needs, adapting the curriculum to meet individual learning needs while creating a positive, structured classroom environment.

• Planning and delivering engaging, differentiated lessons.
• Supporting pupils with a range of SEND, including autism, communication needs and learning difficulties.
• Developing personalised learning strategies to maximise progress.
• Working closely with teaching assistants to deliver high-quality provision.
• Monitoring progress and maintaining accurate pupil records.
• Contributing to EHCP targets and annual reviews where appropriate.
• Building positive relationships with families and external professionals.
• Promoting emotional wellbeing alongside academic achievement.
• Creating a safe, inclusive and stimulating classroom environment.

• Hold Qualified Teacher Status (QTS).
• Have recent experience teaching within SEND or specialist education.
• Are confident teaching Key Stage 1 pupils with additional needs.
• Can quickly establish routines and positive relationships.
• Have excellent classroom management skills.
• Are committed to safeguarding and inclusive education.
• Are ready to hit the ground running from September 2026.

Experience supporting pupils with EHCPs, autism, speech and language needs, SEMH or complex learning needs would be highly advantageous.

Teaching Personnel is the UK's leading education recruitment agency, offering ongoing support throughout your placement.

• Competitive weekly PAYE pay.
• A dedicated consultant who understands specialist education.
• Access to free and discounted CPD and training.
• Pension scheme.
• Convenient access to the myTP portal for payslips and timesheets.
• Opportunities to secure long-term and permanent positions.
• Continued support before, during and after your placement.

If you're an experienced SEN teacher ready for a new challenge in September 2026, we'd love to hear from you.

Apply today or call Teaching Personnel on 01202 558848 and ask for Himaya for a discussion about this exciting opportunity.

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All pay rates quoted will be inclusive of 12.07% statutory holiday pay. This advert is for a temporary position. In some cases, the option to make this role permanent may become available at a later date.
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