SEN Teacher

Are you an experienced SEN Teacher?

Would you enjoy working in a SEN school setting supporting children working at Key Stage 1 level with Autism?

Would you like to work in Colchester, Essex?

• January 2026 Start or Sooner
• Colchester, Essex
• MPS / UPS - England and Wales
• 2 Form Entry School
• SEN Teacher role
• KS1
• Fixed Term Contract - With option to go permanent
• Good transport links and large staff car park

Here at Academics, we are on the hunt to find a skilled SEN teacher who would thriving SEN School in Colchester, Essex to supporting children working at Key Stage 1 level.

This role would suit a SEN teacher with a wide range of knowledge and experience teaching children with SEN and ensuring they can access the schools diverse and exciting school curriculum. The main area of SEN support required is ASD (Autism) with some children with complex and SEMH needs. The children are fully integrated into class and this role will see you running and intervention groups and working 121 where necessary to enhance and support their learning.

The school has a brilliant leadership team and you will be working closely with the SENCO and class teachers. The school has taken the time to create excellent home / school relationships with parents and carers across the board, with even more support in place for children with SEN, families. The school is a positive, well organised place to work, with a robust behaviour management policy ensuring children display good behaviour and all teaching staff are supported to deliver this.

If this sounds like the role for you please get in touch today for further details. The school have budget in place to start this role from September or early October at the latest. This role will be a fixed term role for this Academic year with an option to become permanent in September 2026 or sooner.

Applications are most welcome from teachers with the following attributes;

• QTS (Qualified Teaching Status) or relevant teaching qualifications.
• Enhanced DBS on the update service (or willingness to apply for a new DBS)
• Excellent Primary curriculum knowledge
• Experience Teaching in SEND Settings
• Willingness and adaptability to contribute to the wider school and local community.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.