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Job Posted: 16 days ago

Salary: £ 168 - 270 / Day
Job Type: Contract
Location: Shaftesbury

Expire in: 12 days

Job Description

SEN Teacher – Autism & Asperger’s Specialist Setting

Location: Rural Dorset Pay: £168.80 – £270.98 per day (Dependent on Experience) Hours: 8:00am – 4:00pm Contract Type: Full Time Start Date: April Duration: Until July 2026 (Temporary contract)

Are you a patient, creative and resilient educator looking to make a meaningful impact in a specialist autism provision? We are seeking a dedicated SEN Teacher to join a highly supportive residential and day setting in Dorset, working with children and young people with autism, Asperger’s and associated communication needs.

About the Provision

This specialist environment supports learners aged 7–19 with autism, social communication differences and complex learning needs. The setting is known for:

A calm, structured and therapeutic environment designed to reduce anxiety and support emotional regulation.

A strong emphasis on individualised learning, with small class groups and high staffing ratios.

A curriculum that blends academic learning, life skills, independence development, outdoor learning and vocational opportunities.

A holistic approach that integrates speech and language therapy, occupational therapy and positive behaviour support.

A beautiful rural campus with access to woodlands, outdoor spaces, sensory rooms and specialist teaching areas.

The provision focuses on helping students build confidence, communication skills and independence, enabling them to thrive both in school and in the wider community.

The Role

You will be delivering adapted English and Maths lessons to small groups of students with autism and Asperger’s, supported by experienced Teaching Assistants.

Your responsibilities will include:

Planning and delivering differentiated, autism‑friendly lessons

Using visual supports, structured routines and communication‑supportive strategies

Building trusting, consistent relationships with learners

Supporting emotional regulation and reducing anxiety triggers

Creating a safe, predictable and nurturing classroom environment

Working closely with therapy teams and SEN staff to meet individual needs

Encouraging independence, social communication and life‑skills development

What We’re Looking For

Qualified Teacher Status (QTS) or strong SEN teaching experience

Experience working with autistic learners (desirable but not essential)

A calm, patient and empathetic approach

Strong understanding of autism‑specific strategies such as TEACCH, visual timetables, sensory regulation and structured teaching

Excellent communication and a commitment to child‑centred practice

Ability to work collaboratively within a multidisciplinary team

Benefits of Working With Us

Competitive daily rates

A dedicated consultant offering ongoing support

Access to CPD including autism training, communication strategies and behaviour support

Opportunities for long‑term or permanent roles

£100 referral bonus for recommending a friend

Interested?

To apply or find out more, contact Daniel on  or send your CV today. Early applications are encouraged as interviews may be arranged on a rolling basis.

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