SEN Teacher (Upper KS2)

Specialist School in Peterborough

Position: SEN Teacher (Upper KS2 Class)

Location: Peterborough

Contract Type: Full-Time, Long-Term

Start Date: ASAP

Salary: Excellent daily rate, paid weekly (dependent on experience / scale)

Are you an adaptable, resilient, and passionate teacher looking for a highly rewarding role starting ASAP? Do you thrive in structured environments where progress is measured in meaningful milestones rather than standardised tests? We are seeking a dedicated SEN Teacher to take over a beautifully structured, small Upper Key Stage 2 class at a wonderful specialist provision in Peterborough. This position offers immediate, consistent long-term stability for the right educator.

The Classroom Profile: You will lead a small, close‑knit class designed specifically to help learners transition toward their secondary years in a calm and safe environment.

The Pupils: A small cohort of 7 learners in Upper KS2. Communication & Curriculum: The pupils have varied needs and are mostly non‑verbal. The class follows a semi‑formal curriculum with a heavy focus on functional communication, life skills, and early phonics.

Care Profile: There are no complex medical needs within this class, allowing you to focus entirely on learning, sensory integration, and communication.

Behaviour & Sensory: The pupils have high sensory needs and require consistent Positive Behaviour Support (PBS) as some individuals display challenging behaviours when overstimulated or frustrated.

Key Responsibilities:

• Tailored Delivery: Plan and deliver a highly creative, sensory‑based, semi‑formal curriculum, embedding early phonics and communication frameworks into daily routines.
• Positive Behaviour Support: Implement robust PBS plans alongside a skilled team of support staff, utilising proactive de‑escalation strategies to manage challenging behaviours safely and positively.
• Sensory Integration: Incorporate sensory breaks, dietary requirements for sensory regulation, and low‑arousal teaching techniques into the classroom structure.
• Collaboration: Work closely with the class teaching assistants, speech and language therapists, and parents to ensure a consistent approach to communication and behaviour.

What We Are Looking For:

• Qualified Teacher Status (QTS) or an equivalent recognised teaching qualification (Teachers with a strong instinct for differentiation and behaviour management are highly encouraged to apply).
• Proven experience or a deep understanding of supporting non‑verbal learners and implementing early literacy/phonics at a pre‑key stage level.
• Real strength in Positive Behaviour Support (PBS) — someone with a calm and reassuring presence who does not phase easily.
• Available for an immediate (ASAP) start.
• A valid Enhanced DBS check registered on the Update Service (or a willingness to complete an urgent application).

What Is in it for You?

• Excellent rates of pay, paid weekly and reflective of the specialist nature of this role.
• The opportunity to step into a fully staffed classroom with experienced, welcoming Teaching Assistants who know the pupils' routines inside out.
• Immediate job security in a long‑term position.
• Dedicated support from a local consultant who specialises in Peterborough's SEND provisions.

Ready to make an immediate impact in a classroom built on purpose? Step into a role where your patience, energy, and leadership will directly change lives for the better. We are strictly committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and vulnerable young people. All candidates will be required to undergo comprehensive vetting, reference checks, and an enhanced DBS disclosure.