SEND Teacher

Harlington School, Hayes, UB3 1PB

15 days remaining to apply

• Start date details

  September 2026

• Closing date

  22 April 2026 at 12:59am

• Date listed

  7 April 2026

Job details

• Job role:
  • Teacher
• Visa sponsorship: Visas cannot be sponsored
• Working pattern: Full time
• Contract type: Fixed term
• Full-time equivalent salary: Main Pay Scale - Upper Pay Scale + SEND Allowance (Outer London)
• Additional allowances:

  Main Pay Scale - Upper Pay Scale + SEND Allowance (Outer London)

SEND Teacher job summary

Harlington School is a welcoming and inclusive secondary school located in the heart of the United Kingdom. We are committed to providing a supportive learning environment where every student can thrive. We are currently seeking a dedicated SEND Teacher to join our team, working across cross-curricular topics to support students with special educational needs and disabilities.

Harlington School is delighted to have opened a brand-new Designated Unit in September 2023, which has provided a full-time holistic provision for 15 young people aged 11 - 16, with and alongside our existing provision. The School is seeking an individual who is passionate about working with young people with Autism, and is excited to support and teach an integrated educational and therapeutic provision for our new students. You will have KS2 or secondary SEN experience, and be competent to develop and deliver a multi - sensory learning experience based upon individual Education Health and Care Plan language and communication requirements. You’ll have the benefit of a fully planned curriculum from our mainstream school to differentiate. Please do not hesitate to contact us if you would like further information about our new unit.
Skills and Qualifications:
- A passion for supporting students with special educational needs
- Strong communication skills to work effectively with students, parents, and colleagues
- Ability to adapt teaching methods to meet individual student needs
- Patience, empathy, and understanding towards diverse learning abilities
- Relevant teaching qualification or willingness to work towards one
Values and Attitudes:
- Commitment to inclusion and equality in education
- Positive attitude towards continuous professional development
- Collaborative approach within a multidisciplinary team
- Dedication to creating a safe and nurturing learning environment for all students
If you are enthusiastic about making a difference in the lives of young people with additional needs, we would love to hear from you. Join us at Harlington School where your contribution will be valued as part of our supportive community.

Further information about the job

The candidate will be required to undergo a full enhanced DBS check and must be eligible to work in the UK.

Visas cannot be sponsored.

If you're interested in teaching or training to teach in England as an international citizen, we can help you understand your next steps.

Commitment to safeguarding

Harlington School is committed to safeguarding and protecting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. All job offers are provisional until such time as the school has undertaken appropriate safeguarding checks and is satisfied that successful candidates are suitable to work with children and young people.

Applying for the job

This school accepts applications through their own website, where you may also find more information about this job.

CVs will not be accepted for this application.

About Harlington School

• School type: Local authority maintained school, ages 11 to 19
• Education phase: Secondary school
• School size: 1368 pupils enrolled
• Age range: 11 to 19
• Ofsted report: View Ofsted report
• School website: Harlington School website
• See more jobs: teaching-vacancies.service.gov.uk/organisations/harlington-school

Harlington School: A caring, forward thinking professional learning community, that develops exceptional educators and kind hearted, hard-working and well-rounded young people, all with a passion for enquiry and scholarship.

Harlington School’s ambition is to offer its students the best possible educational opportunities. We are a mixed, non-selective school for students between 11 and 19 years old. We expect our students to leave Harlington School with the confidence and qualifications to enable them to move onto university or a career of their choice.

To do this we:
• Have high expectations of commitment to learning from students, staff and parents.
• Have high expectations of conduct.
• Provide a safe, caring environment where respect and for others are taught and valued.
• Provide high quality teaching.
• Provide a curriculum that meets the needs of all students, whatever their ability.
• Provide a range of extra-curricular activities.
• Provide regular, careful review and assessment of every student’s progress and needs and tailored support for each child.
• Involve parents in every aspect of their child’s education and emotional well-being whilst at school.

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