SEND Teacher – Autism and Speech, Language & Communication Specialist
Lytchett Minster School, Poole, Dorset, BH16 6JD42 days remaining to apply
Start date details
As soon as possible
Closing date
28 August 2026 at 11:59pm
Date listed
17 July 2026
Job details
Job role
- Teacher or lecturer
Visa sponsorship
- Visas cannot be sponsored
Key stage
- Key stage 3, Key stage 4, Key stage 5
Working pattern
- Part time: 0.4 FTE
Contract type
- Fixed term - 12 months
Full time equivalent salary
- M1 - UPS3
Additional allowances
SEN 2 (£5,497 per annum, pro rata)
What skills and experience we're looking for
“Every voice matters, every communication counts, and every child deserves the opportunity to be heard."
Are you a passionate and skilled teacher with expertise in supporting children and young people with Autism and Speech, Language and Communication Needs (SLCN)?
We are seeking an enthusiastic and dedicated SEND Teacher with expertise in Autism Spectrum Condition and Speech, Language and Communication Needs (SLCN). The successful candidate will primarily support autistic pupils, many of whom also present with associated speech, language and communication differences. This is an exciting opportunity to make a significant difference to the lives of pupils with a range of communication difficulties, helping them to develop the skills, confidence and independence needed to thrive in school and beyond.
You will be based within our Student Support Centre (SSC), the hub of our SEND provision within a successful and inclusive mainstream secondary school. The SSC is home to our dedicated SEND team, including Teaching Assistants, Academic Tutors, the Deputy SENDCo and SENDCo, who work collaboratively to ensure pupils receive the right support at the right time.
Our provision is flexible and responsive, offering timetabled interventions and targeted teaching for a wide range of pupils with SEND, alongside personalised support that can be adapted quickly to meet emerging needs throughout the school day. We pride ourselves on working collaboratively with pupils, families and external professionals to remove barriers to learning, enabling young people to develop academically, socially and emotionally while remaining fully included within the wider school community.
You will:
- Plan and deliver high-quality, personalised teaching for pupils with SEND, with a particular focus on speech, language and communication (Autism).
- Create a communication-friendly learning environment that promotes engagement, participation and achievement.
- Work collaboratively with teachers, families and multi-agency professionals.
- Assess, monitor and report on pupil progress, adapting provision to meet individual needs.
- Support the development of communication strategies across the school and contribute to staff training and best practice.
We Are Looking For Someone Who:
- Holds Qualified Teacher Status (QTS).
- Has experience working with children and young people with SEND, particularly SLCN and Autism.
- Demonstrates a strong understanding of communication development and evidence-based interventions.
- Is creative, adaptable and committed to inclusive education.
- Builds positive relationships with pupils, families and professionals.
- Has high expectations and a commitment to ensuring every child reaches their full potential.
What the school offers its staff
We Offer:
- A supportive and collaborative team environment.
- Opportunities for professional development.
- Close partnership working with therapists and external agencies.
- Well-resourced learning environments.
- The opportunity to make a lasting impact on young people's lives.
Further information about the job
Commitment to safeguarding
We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and expect all staff/volunteers to share this commitment. Any offer of employment will be subject to a satisfactory DBS Enhanced Disclosure and acceptable references.
We will conduct social media/internet searches of shortlisted candidates as part of a safeguarding check. This will purely be based on whether an individual is suitable to work with children. To avoid unconscious bias/any risk of discrimination, the person conducting the searches will not be on the appointment panel . Information will only be shared if and when findings are relevant and of concern.
Applying for the job
Apply for the job by following the link below.
CVs will not be accepted for this application.
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About Lytchett Minster School
- Organisation type
- Local authority maintained school, ages 11 to 19
- Education phase
- Secondary school
- Size
- 1624 pupils enrolled
- Age range
- 11 to 19
- Ofsted report
- View Ofsted report
- Email address
- personnel@lytchett.org.uk
- Phone number
- 01202 622413
Lytchett Minster is a successful 11-18 mixed comprehensive school with approximately 1590 students. Set in a semi-rural location with an 18th Century family Manor House at its heart, Lytchett has one of the most beautiful and inspirational learning environments in the county with stunning extensive grounds and a number of modern extensions including the Arts block and theatre. The school is massively over-subscribed and highly regarded in the community. Parents know that Lytchett looks after its students, providing them with outstanding pastoral care and high-quality teaching. The school has a successful, thriving sixth form with over 340 students.
Lytchett has not joined a multi-academic trust, and has no intention of doing so, because it values its independence as a secondary school which serves its local community and produces outstanding outcomes for its students.
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