SEN Lead Teacher

SEN Teacher / SEN Hub Lead (Mainstream school)

Immediate Start | Full-Time | Hemel Hempstead, Hertfordshire | £40,000 - £55,000 PA

Tradewind Recruitment is working in partnership with a welcoming and inclusive primary school in Hemel Hempstead to recruit an experienced SEN Teacher to lead and manage its small specialist SEN Hub.

This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced and passionate SEN practitioner with QTS or equivalent qualifications to take on a rewarding role, providing high-quality teaching, leadership and support for children with additional needs.

The School

Our client is a thriving, two-form-entry primary academy in Hemel Hempstead, catering for children aged 3-11. The school prides itself on creating an inclusive, nurturing environment where every child is valued and encouraged to achieve their potential.

With a strong emphasis on social and emotional wellbeing, positive relationships and individual development, the school is committed to ensuring that all pupils receive the support and opportunities they need to succeed.

The Role - SEN Teacher / Hub Lead

The successful candidate will take responsibility for leading the school's small SEN Hub, overseeing the provision and ensuring pupils receive an engaging, appropriately differentiated and supportive learning experience.

Responsibilities will include:

• Leading and developing the day-to-day provision within the SEN Hub.
• Planning and delivering engaging, differentiated lessons tailored to individual learning needs.
• Supporting pupils with a range of additional needs, including complex SEND.
• Developing individual learning plans and monitoring pupil progress.
• Working closely with teaching assistants and other support staff to ensure effective classroom provision.
• Promoting positive behaviour, emotional regulation and pupil engagement.
• Liaising with parents, carers, external agencies and other professionals.
• Working collaboratively with the school's senior leadership team and SENCO.
• Creating a safe, structured and nurturing learning environment where every child can thrive.

The Ideal Candidate

• Qualified Teacher Status (QTS) or an equivalent recognised teaching qualification.
• Previous experience teaching children with SEN within a primary or specialist setting.
• Experience leading, coordinating or developing specialist SEN provision would be highly advantageous.
• A strong understanding of different learning needs and effective SEND teaching strategies.
• Confident managing and supporting a small team of teaching assistants.
• Excellent behaviour management and relationship-building skills.
• A patient, adaptable and nurturing approach, with a genuine commitment to improving outcomes for children with additional needs.

What's on Offer?

• Salary in the region of £40,000 - £55,000 per annum (London Fringe).
• Immediate start available.
• Full-time, long-term opportunity.
• The opportunity to lead and develop a specialist SEN provision.
• A supportive and inclusive school environment.
• The opportunity to make a genuine difference to children's educational and personal development.

How to Apply

This is an immediate requirement, and our client is keen to arrange interviews as soon as possible.

If you are an experienced SEN Teacher looking for your next challenge, or have the skills and experience to lead a small specialist provision, I would be very interested in hearing from you.

Please submit your CV or contact Carlo Randazzo at Tradewind Recruitment's St Albans office for an informal discussion.

Contact: Carlo Randazzo
Senior Education Consultant - Hertfordshire
Email: carlo.randazzo@twrecruitment.com
Office: 01727 236 255