Special Needs Teacher

Job Title: Special Educational Needs Teacher
Location: Ashford
Pay: £160 to £260 per day (via PAYE)

Vision for Education is working in partnership with a vibrant and inclusive primary school based in Ashford, dedicated to providing a nurturing and supportive environment for all our students. Their mission is to ensure that every child, regardless of their abilities or challenges, has access to an outstanding education and the opportunity to thrive. We are now seeking a passionate and committed Special Educational Needs (SEN) Teacher to join the school's dedicated team.

As an SEN Teacher, you will play a key role in supporting and teaching children with a wide range of learning difficulties and additional needs. You will work closely with the SENCO and other staff to plan and deliver personalized learning experiences that empower students to reach their full potential. You will have the opportunity to make a real difference in the lives of children who require extra support to succeed in their education.

Key Responsibilities:

• Plan, deliver, and assess tailored learning programs for students with special educational needs.
• Provide one-to-one and small group teaching to support children’s individual learning needs.
• Collaborate with the SENCO, teaching staff, and parents to develop and implement individual education plans (IEPs).
• Monitor and track the progress of students, adapting teaching strategies as necessary.
• Promote a positive and inclusive classroom environment where all students feel valued and supported.
• Work with external agencies and specialists to ensure that the needs of students are fully met.
  
  
  
  • Participate in professional development and team meetings to ensure best practices in SEN provision.
  
  

The Ideal Candidate:

• Qualified Teacher Status (QTS) with experience in teaching in a primary school setting.
• Experience working with children with special educational needs is highly desirable.
• Strong understanding of SEN strategies, interventions, and educational frameworks.
• Patience, empathy, and a genuine passion for supporting children with additional needs.
• Excellent communication and teamwork skills, with the ability to work effectively with a variety of stakeholders.
• Strong organizational skills and the ability to manage a varied caseload of students.

Vision for Education is committed to safeguarding children, young people and vulnerable adults. We take our responsibilities extremely seriously. All staff we register will undertake thorough interviewing and referencing checks and hold, or be prepared to undergo, an Enhanced DBS check that must be registered on the Update Service.

About Vision for Education

Vision for Education is a market-leading education recruitment and supply agency committed to the learning and development of young people. With branches across the country, we are an employer of choice for high-quality primary, secondary and SEND teaching and support staff.

Salary is dependent on experience, training or qualifications. The minimum experience, training or qualifications required for this position are:

• Have relevant experience of working with children, young people or vulnerable adults

What Vision for Education offer

As a valued employee of Vision for Education, you will receive:

• Excellent daily rates paid weekly by our in-house Payroll team using the Pay As You Earn (PAYE) system.
• Guaranteed pay scheme (subject to availability and qualifying criteria).
• Pension contributions (subject to a qualifying period).
• Full compliance with AWR (Agency Workers’ Regulations), to make sure you get the pay and working conditions you are entitled to.
• FREE training to help with your professional development such as Team Teach training, online webinars and safeguarding and child protection updates.
• Generous refer a friend or colleague bonus scheme.
• Access to a dedicated consultant, who will provide ongoing support.

Vision for Education do not discriminate on the grounds of age, gender, race, colour, religion, disability or sexual orientation, and we welcome applications from all sections of the community.

How to apply

Apply via this website with an up-to-date CV and contact details. For more information, or an informal chat about the role, please call the Kent team on (phone number removed) or email (url removed)

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