SEN English Teacher in Kingswood

Are you a passionate and creative English Teacher looking for a rewarding role where you can make a real difference? iMap Centre Limited is seeking an enthusiastic SEN English Teacher to deliver engaging, individualised learning to secondary-aged pupils with autism and additional needs. If you are committed to helping young people build confidence, independence, and a love of learning, we would love to hear from you. At iMap, we do more than educate – we empower individuals to achieve their aspirations. Our specialist setting provides a nurturing, supportive environment where children and young people with autism are encouraged to thrive, develop life skills, and reach their full potential. Join our dedicated team and help transform lives every day. About the RoleDue to continued growth, we have an exciting opportunity for a qualified English Teacher to join our team. As an SEN English Teacher, you will deliver creative and personalised English curriculum programmes to students aged 11–19 with autism and additional learning needs. Working closely with therapists, support staff and families, you will ensure every student achieves success academically, socially and emotionally. Reporting to the Principal, you will be responsible for: Delivering high-quality English teaching to small groups of students with autism, associated challenging behaviour, and other learning difficulties, demonstrating experience of delivering the national curriculum. Implementing strategies to raise achievement and supporting pupils to make progress against their EHCP targets. Safeguarding and protecting our pupils at all times. Raising attendance, attainment, and achievement through inclusive and engaging teaching approaches. Creating a nurturing and stimulating classroom environment that promotes learning, independence, and wellbeing. Developing pupils’ literacy, communication, and social skills through creative and individualised teaching methods. Promoting positive behaviour and emotional regulation through a child-centred approach. Leading and contributing to annual reviews, reports, and parent meetings as required. Contributing to wider school life, including enrichment activities, educational visits, and celebrations of achievement. Benefits Bike to Work Scheme Tech Scheme Paid Sick Pay Long Service Reward Scheme Support to Drive Scheme Development Pathways Comprehensive Training Package Christmas Saver Scheme Enhanced Employee Assistance Package Requirements Skills and Experience: Essential: Experience teaching English to children or young people with SEND, ideally within a secondary or SEN setting. Understanding of the English National Curriculum and experience adapting content for diverse learning needs. Experience supporting students with autism and additional needs. Strong classroom management and organisational skills. Knowledge of safeguarding and child protection procedures. Excellent communication and teamwork skills. Ability to adapt learning to meet individual needs and EHCP targets. Confident user of IT as a work tool. QTS/NQT or equivalent, or Level 3 Teaching Award in English or a related subject.Desirable: Experience working with accreditation boards such as ASDAN or alternative pathways. Knowledge of current Disability/SEN theory and practice, particularly linked to Autism. Full UK Driving Licence. Experience working in specialist SEND schools or similar environments.iMap is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. All appointments will be subject to an enhanced DBS check and satisfactory references