At a Glance
- Tasks: Support and teach a young adult with complex educational needs on a 1:1 basis.
- Company: A caring family seeking a dedicated SEN Teacher & Keyworker.
- Benefits: Car provided, flexible hours, and the chance to make a real difference.
- Other info: Ideal for creative individuals who love music, arts, and making learning fun.
- Why this job: Empower a young adult's learning journey while fostering independence and social skills.
- Qualifications: Qualified teacher with experience in SEN or primary education.
The predicted salary is between 30000 - 40000 £ per year.
Educational learning needs include:
- Severe speech, language, and communication disorder
- Selective mutism
- Anxiety
- OCD
- Slow processing speed
- Sensory disorder
- Dyspraxia
- Dyslexia
- Developmental delays
- Sleep disorder
- Medical needs (gastroesophageal reflux, borderline immunity levels)
Location: SL4 & GU19
Days & Hours: Approx 48 hours per week, Monday to Friday
Driver: Essential - car provided
Live in/out: Live-out
Pets: Dog(s)
Start Date: ASAP or September 2026
Qualifications:
- Qualified and experienced teacher — PGCE, Cert Ed, Level 5 DET, QTS or QTLS essential
- Experience teaching Functional Skills (Entry Level) within an SEN or specialist setting, OR an experienced KS2 Primary teacher with SEN experience
Responsibilities:
- Assess G21’s learning levels, abilities, and interests
- Research, assess, and select appropriate Entry Level Functional Skills board qualifications and modules in collaboration with the family and multi-disciplinary team
- Independently plan and develop the Functional Skills teaching programme
- Teach the programme on a 1:1 basis, adapting as necessary
- Prepare G21 for accreditation, gathering evidence for board submissions
Additional Requirements:
- Strong desire to support, develop, and care for G21 across all settings (Home, Community, and Alternative Provision)
- Develop independence and social skills, ensuring safeguarding and wellbeing
- Strong understanding of complex SEND needs including speech and language disorders, selective mutism, anxiety, sensory disorder, and OCD
- Inspirational, empathetic, highly flexible and adaptable, understanding, patient, and emotionally attuned
- Highly independent, reliable, and self-motivated
- Skilled at adapting teaching methods, pace and content to suit communication, learning, anxiety, sensory and processing needs
- A genuine love of learning through fun
- Experience or openness to working in collaboration with a multi-disciplinary team including SALT, OT, psychology and art therapy
- Excellent organisational skills — able to track progress, gather evidence and liaise with EHCP professionals
- Knowledge of or openness to assistive technologies and AAC methods (e.g. Makaton, PECS)
- Full, clean UK driving licence with minimum 3 years experience post passing driving test
- Female candidate (Non Smoker) – preferred by the family for personal care reasons
- Lives within approximately 10 miles of Windsor, Berkshire
- A love of music, arts and crafts, baking, theatre, Disney, and dogs is a real bonus!
1:1 SEN Teacher & Keyworker for G21 (0362) in Windsor employer: Sennies Ltd
Join a compassionate and dedicated team as a 1:1 SEN Teacher & Keyworker, where your expertise will make a profound difference in the life of a young adult with complex needs. Our supportive work culture prioritises employee growth through continuous professional development and collaboration with a multi-disciplinary team, ensuring you have the resources to thrive in your role. Located in the picturesque areas of SL4 & GU19, we offer a unique opportunity to engage in meaningful work while enjoying a vibrant community atmosphere.
