Post 16 SEN Teacher
| Posting date: | 10 January 2026 |
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| Salary: | £180 to £230 per day |
| Hours: | Full time |
| Closing date: | 06 February 2026 |
| Location: | East London, London |
| Company: | senploy |
| Job type: | Permanent |
| Job reference: | 199636 |
Summary
Sixth Form SEN Teacher - Autism & Complex Needs
Start Date: After February half term
Contract: Full-time
We are seeking an experienced and dedicated Sixth Form SEN Teacher to join a specialist setting supporting autistic students with complex needs. The successful candidate will begin full time after February half term, with a handover day during the week commencing 9th February to support a smooth transition.
You will be teaching a small class of 10 Sixth Form students, supported by 5 experienced support staff who work alongside the class teacher throughout the day. All students are working at pre-entry to Entry Level 1 and present with autism, sensory needs and are largely non-verbal.
The Role:
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Deliver a practical, engaging and highly personalised curriculum
Deliver a practical, engaging and highly personalised curriculum
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Teach functional skills through real-life learning and community-based activities
Teach functional skills through real-life learning and community-based activities
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Plan and deliver lessons aligned to the ASDAN framework
Plan and deliver lessons aligned to the ASDAN framework
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Track and monitor student progress using MAPP
Track and monitor student progress using MAPP
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Use symbols, core boards and alternative communication methods to support communication
Use symbols, core boards and alternative communication methods to support communication
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Promote independence, life skills and preparation for adulthood
Promote independence, life skills and preparation for adulthood
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Work collaboratively with a skilled support team and wider professionals
Work collaboratively with a skilled support team and wider professionals
The Ideal Candidate Will:
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Be a qualified teacher with experience in SEN, ideally post-16
Be a qualified teacher with experience in SEN, ideally post-16
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Have strong knowledge of autism, sensory processing and non-verbal communication
Have strong knowledge of autism, sensory processing and non-verbal communication
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Be confident delivering functional, practical and life-skills-based learning
Be confident delivering functional, practical and life-skills-based learning
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Understand the importance of communication development and independence
Understand the importance of communication development and independence
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Be organised, patient and highly collaborative
Be organised, patient and highly collaborative
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Have experience with or a willingness to learn ASDAN and MAPP
Have experience with or a willingness to learn ASDAN and MAPP
This is a highly rewarding role for a teacher who is passionate about preparing young people with complex needs for adulthood through meaningful, practical learning experiences.
Apply now to join a supportive and well-structured Sixth Form provision making a genuine difference every day.
Start Date: After February half term
Contract: Full-time
We are seeking an experienced and dedicated Sixth Form SEN Teacher to join a specialist setting supporting autistic students with complex needs. The successful candidate will begin full time after February half term, with a handover day during the week commencing 9th February to support a smooth transition.
You will be teaching a small class of 10 Sixth Form students, supported by 5 experienced support staff who work alongside the class teacher throughout the day. All students are working at pre-entry to Entry Level 1 and present with autism, sensory needs and are largely non-verbal.
The Role:
-
Deliver a practical, engaging and highly personalised curriculum
Deliver a practical, engaging and highly personalised curriculum
-
Teach functional skills through real-life learning and community-based activities
Teach functional skills through real-life learning and community-based activities
-
Plan and deliver lessons aligned to the ASDAN framework
Plan and deliver lessons aligned to the ASDAN framework
-
Track and monitor student progress using MAPP
Track and monitor student progress using MAPP
-
Use symbols, core boards and alternative communication methods to support communication
Use symbols, core boards and alternative communication methods to support communication
-
Promote independence, life skills and preparation for adulthood
Promote independence, life skills and preparation for adulthood
-
Work collaboratively with a skilled support team and wider professionals
Work collaboratively with a skilled support team and wider professionals
The Ideal Candidate Will:
-
Be a qualified teacher with experience in SEN, ideally post-16
Be a qualified teacher with experience in SEN, ideally post-16
-
Have strong knowledge of autism, sensory processing and non-verbal communication
Have strong knowledge of autism, sensory processing and non-verbal communication
-
Be confident delivering functional, practical and life-skills-based learning
Be confident delivering functional, practical and life-skills-based learning
-
Understand the importance of communication development and independence
Understand the importance of communication development and independence
-
Be organised, patient and highly collaborative
Be organised, patient and highly collaborative
-
Have experience with or a willingness to learn ASDAN and MAPP
Have experience with or a willingness to learn ASDAN and MAPP
This is a highly rewarding role for a teacher who is passionate about preparing young people with complex needs for adulthood through meaningful, practical learning experiences.
Apply now to join a supportive and well-structured Sixth Form provision making a genuine difference every day.