KS1 Class Teacher – SEN School – Merton – April 2025 Start
📍 Location: Merton
📅 Start Date: April 2025
📄 Contract: Full-Time, Permanent
💰 Salary: MPS/UPS + SEN Allowance (dependent on experience)
Are you a passionate and dedicated KS1 Teacher looking to make a real difference in the lives of children with Special Educational Needs (SEN)? A well-respected SEN school in Merton is seeking a KS1 Class Teacher to join their team in April 2025. This is a fantastic opportunity to work in a supportive and well-resourced environment, helping young learners achieve their full potential.
Why Join This SEN School?
✔ Specialist SEN Setting – Work in a school dedicated to supporting children with a range of needs, including autism and speech & language difficulties.
✔ Supportive & Collaborative Team – Join a strong network of SEN teachers, teaching assistants, therapists, and senior leaders.
✔ Tailored CPD & Career Growth – Benefit from specialist training and development opportunities.
✔ Smaller Class Sizes – Focus on individualised teaching and meaningful progress for each child.
✔ Impactful Role – Help create a safe, engaging, and nurturing environment for early learners.
✔ Great Location – Based in Merton, with excellent transport links and local amenities.
Your Role as a KS1 Class Teacher:
🔹 Plan and deliver engaging, differentiated lessons tailored to the needs of KS1 students with SEN.
🔹 Use a range of communication and teaching strategies to support children with autism, speech & language needs, and learning difficulties.
🔹 Work closely with SENCOs, therapists, and support staff to ensure the best outcomes for each child.
🔹 Foster a nurturing, inclusive, and structured learning environment.
🔹 Track student progress and implement EHCP targets effectively.
🔹 Build strong relationships with parents, carers, and external agencies.
🔹 Support students' social, emotional, and communication development through creative and multi-sensory learning approaches.
Who We’re Looking For:
✅ Qualified Teacher Status (QTS) – Primary or SEN specialism preferred.
✅ Experience working with children with SEN, particularly in KS1 or Early Years.
✅ A patient, nurturing, and adaptable teaching style to support diverse learning needs.
✅ A strong understanding of EHCPs, differentiated learning, and behaviour management strategies.
✅ Ability to collaborate with multi-disciplinary teams to enhance student learning and development.
✅ An Enhanced DBS check (or willingness to obtain one).
If you are a committed and enthusiastic KS1 Teacher looking for an exciting SEN teaching role, we’d love to hear from you! Apply today by submitting your CV.
