SEN Teacher (KS1/KS2 Adapted Curriculum Class)

SEN Teacher (KS1/KS2 Adapted Curriculum class)

The role is a Permanent, Full-Time only role

Monday to Friday: (08:30am - 17:00pm)

Salary from: Dependant on experience

To Start: February 2026 or April 2026

Our Adapted Curriculum is a separate provision at Blossom House School for children who have more complex social communication needs. Currently catering for Early Years, KS1, KS2 & KS3 aged children, this department provides a low arousal, highly therapeutic environment which follows the Equals Curriculum, a functional, hands-on curriculum where communication support is central to its success.

We also follow the SCERTS framework (Social Communication Emotional Regulation Transition Support) to support our assessment, target setting and maintenance of a high quality, communication friendly environment.

Close multi-disciplinary team work, is one of our core values, and we are very proud of our dynamic team of specialist teachers, speech and language therapists, occupational therapists, teaching assistants, and specialist behaviour assistants who work very closely together to ensure our students experience a meaningful, holistic timetable of activities to optimise their independence and emotional well-being.

About us:

Blossom House is an Ofsted-rated "Outstanding" specialist school for children with speech, language and communication difficulties. We acknowledge specific strengths and support individual vulnerabilities, so that each child "blossoms" and has the opportunity to fulfil his or her potential.

We Offer:

• A supportive working environment. Support from an enthusiastic and dedicated team of staff.
• Continued professional development and training.
• We also deliver the Elklan course which is an accredited speech and language training programme aimed at professionals working in schools.
• Competitive salaries, generous staff benefits and a friendly nurturing environment.
• Close to a good transport network.

The ideal candidate will have:

• Confidence, enthusiasm and a passion for learning.
• A relevant teaching qualification, minimum 2 years teaching post qualifying.
• Experience of delivering KS1 / KS2 curriculum - foundational literacy and mathematic skills.
• Experience with the Equals curriculum is favourable, but not essential.
• Experience and/or interest in working with children with more profound/complex Special Education Needs.
• Excellent English skills (clear written and spoken English) along with good reading, writing and numeracy skills.
• Experience of using symbolised communication systems (AAC) to support language and learning in the classroom.
• The ability to build good working relationships with children, teachers, parents and carers.
• Experience of working with children with Special Education Needs (SEN), in particular children on the Autism Spectrum.
• Experience assessing and supporting challenging behaviours are highly desirable for this role.
• The ability to promote positive behaviour in a nurturing environment is essential.
• The ability to manage a small group of children with social communication needs.

How to Apply:

Click on the 'Apply now' button below. You can find the application form in the supporting documents below. Please upload your CV and a completed application form. The closing date for applications is 22nd February 2026.

Blossom House School is committed to safeguarding and protecting the children and young people that we work with. As such, all posts are subject to a safer recruitment process, including and Enhanced DBS check, the disclosure of criminal records and vetting checks.