About this role
Chelsea Hall School is an outstanding Independent Special School for students aged 4-11 with mild to moderate, complex learning needs. We are part of the Cavendish Group, a unique group of educational independent day and boarding schools. We work closely with the other schools in our group and believe in 'thinking differently’ and being as creative as possible in our teaching.
We are seeking to recruit an energetic primary school SEN teacher to join our dedicated team. You will be passionate about supporting children with Special Educational Needs and committed to providing them with the best educational support possible. You will be working in close partnership with our teachers, therapists, other teaching assistants and parents.
The ideal applicant will have experience working with children with Social, Emotional and Mental Health needs. You will have a calm, patient approach with the ability to engage well with pupils. Experience of positive behaviour management and behaviour de-escalation is crucial to this position.
Working hours: from 8.00am to 4.30pm, 40 weeks per year.
Salary: £37,000.00 - £51,000.00 per year
Start date: 24th August 2026
Responsibilities
To plan and deliver engaging lessons to a small class of up to 6 pupils, in accordance with the school’s curriculum framework and related policies.
To monitor, record and report on pupils' progress.
To maintain pupils’ Individual Educational Plans and update them on a half-termly basis.
To promote the physical, educational and moral development of the students.
To contribute to the development and implementation of an environment and programme of learning for each individual pupil that ensures progression at an appropriate and satisfactory rate.
To make effective use of the class Teaching Assistants by ensuring that:
they are aware of their responsibilities
they are completing their work at an appropriate standard
they are well briefed and able to produce appropriate and effective resources / teaching aid