Classroom Teacher – Secondary SEN

Charlton Park Academy is a well-established school located in South East London, dedicated to providing high-quality education and support for students with special educational needs. We are currently seeking a passionate and experienced Classroom Teacher - Secondary SEN to join our team. The Classroom Teacher is accountable to the Pathway Lead and is responsible for securing high-quality teaching, safe practice and strong progress for pupils with complex SEND. In our context, pupil achievement is inseparable from the daily conditions that enable pupils to engage with learning safely and consistently: emotional regulation, communication, consistency of adult support, and safeguarding-competent practice. Plan and deliver ambitious, well-sequenced learning that is adapted for pupils with ASD (including sensory autism), SLD, PMLD and complex communication needs. Secure progress against pupils’ EHCP outcomes, with a clear focus on communication, independence and participation across lessons and routines. Create and maintain a calm, predictable, trauma-aware and autism-informed learning environment that supports regulation and reduces incidents. Ensure safeguarding-competent practice and clear professional boundaries in all adult-pupil interactions. Lead and guide the class team (including LSAs) so adult support promotes learning and independence rather than dependence. Key Responsibilities Teaching, Learning and Curriculum Deliver high-quality teaching that meets the Teachers’ Standards and reflects specialist SEND practice. Use adaptive teaching to make learning accessible: clear modelling, small steps, structured scaffolds, and meaningful rehearsal. Integrate communication systems (AAC, visuals, objects of reference, structured routines) so pupils can understand, express needs and participate. Teach and rehearse routines explicitly so pupils experience predictability and psychological safety. Plan for generalisation – ensure skills learnt in class transfer to oth