Reed
Braintree
Full Time
Permanent
SEN Teacher - 1 Year Fixed-Term Maternity Cover
Are you a passionate and dedicated teacher looking to make a real difference in the lives of children and young people with additional needs?
An exciting opportunity has arisen for a full-time SEN Teacher to join a well-established and highly supportive special school on a 1-year fixed-term maternity cover contract, starting in October 2026. The school supports learners aged 3-19 with a range of needs including Severe Learning Difficulties (SLD), Profound and Multiple Learning Difficulties (PMLD), and Autism.
The Role
You will be responsible for delivering engaging, personalised learning experiences that enable every learner to achieve their full potential. Working within a collaborative multi-disciplinary team, you will play a key role in creating a positive, nurturing, and inspiring learning environment.
We're Looking For Someone Who:
Is committed to achieving the very best outcomes for every learner
Maintains high expectations for themselves and their students
Brings energy, enthusiasm, and a positive attitude to the classroom
Creates engaging, motivating, and enjoyable learning experiences
Has strong communication and teamwork skills
Has experience working with children with SEN, either in a specialist or mainstream setting
What's On Offer?
MPS + SEN Allowance
Full-time, fixed-term contract (maternity cover)
Supportive and welcoming staff team
Excellent professional development opportunities
Wellbeing support package
Opportunity to make a genuine impact on learners' progress and development
ECT applications welcome with strong support and induction available
This is a fantastic opportunity for a teacher who is passionate about inclusive education and wants to be part of a school where learners are at the heart of everything they do.
Interested in finding out more? Get in touch today for a confidential discussion.