SLD SEN Teacher – September 2026 Start

Role: SLD SEN Teacher
Location: Aylesbury
Full-Time / Part-Time - Temporary to Permanent
Start Date: September 2026
Salary: £29,344 – £44,919

We are seeking a dedicated and compassionate SLD SEN Teacher to join a specialist school in Aylesbury from September 2026. This rewarding role offers the opportunity to support pupils with Severe Learning Difficulties, helping them develop vital communication, independence, and life skills within a structured and nurturing environment.

You will become part of a committed team that delivers personalised learning pathways, promotes meaningful progress, and ensures every learner feels safe, valued, and empowered to reach their full potential.

Key Responsibilities

• Plan and deliver differentiated, person-centred lessons aligned with EHCP outcomes, focusing on communication, cognition, independence, and life skills
• Develop and implement individualised learning plans tailored to each pupil’s developmental stage, sensory needs, and communication profile
• Utilise a range of total communication methods, including Makaton, PECS, visual supports, and other AAC systems
• Create a structured, predictable, and supportive classroom environment that encourages engagement, emotional regulation, and consistent routines
• Collaborate effectively with a multidisciplinary team, including speech and language therapists, occupational therapists, behaviour specialists, and support staff
• Monitor and assess pupil progress regularly through observation and evidence gathering to inform future planning
• Build strong, positive relationships with parents, carers, and external agencies to provide cohesive support for each learner
• Lead and mentor teaching assistants, promoting best practise in SEN support, communication, and behaviour management
• Maintain accurate records and uphold the highest standards of safeguarding and child protection

Requirements

• Qualified Teacher Status (QTS) or an equivalent recognised teaching qualification
• Experience working with learners with SLD, complex communication needs, or developmental delays
• Strong understanding of differentiated curriculum design, sensory learning approaches, and structured teaching methods
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with a collaborative and inclusive approach
• Resilience, patience, and a commitment to supporting progress at all levels
• Comprehensive knowledge of safeguarding policies and child protection procedures

If you are passionate about making a meaningful difference in the lives of children with Severe Learning Difficulties, we would be delighted to hear from you. Please contact Supply Desk on 01296 752 499.

£100 Referral Bonus!

Refer a teacher or teaching assistant who completes five or more shifts and receive a £100 reward.

Supply Desk is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. Successful applicants will be required to undergo an enhanced DBS check.
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