SEN Teacher

A British international school in Doha, Qatar is seeking a Special Educational Needs (SEN) Teacher to provide specialist teaching and targeted support for pupils with additional learning needs across Primary and Secondary.

Working alongside the SENCo Lead, the successful candidate will deliver individual and small-group interventions, support classroom teachers with inclusive teaching strategies and help pupils access the curriculum while developing their independence and confidence.

The Role

This is a whole-school position within the Access and Inclusion team, combining direct teaching with assessment, intervention planning and collaboration with teachers and families.

Key responsibilities include:

• Delivering specialist SEN teaching and targeted interventions based on individual pupil needs.
• Identifying and assessing additional learning needs, monitoring progress and reviewing the effectiveness of support.
• Working with class and subject teachers to adapt lessons, provide appropriate scaffolding and maintain academic expectations.
• Supporting examination access arrangements and reasonable adjustments where required.
• Maintaining accurate pupil records, assessment information and intervention documentation.
• Working with parents, Learning Support Assistants and external specialists to coordinate pupil support.
• Contributing to staff development and wider improvements in inclusive teaching practice.

The role may also involve supporting the management of Learning Support staff and deputising for the SENCo Lead when required.

Candidate Profile

The position would suit a qualified teacher with experience supporting pupils with special educational needs, ideally within a British curriculum school.

Candidates should demonstrate:

• A recognised teaching qualification, ideally PGCE with QTS, B.Ed or equivalent.
• Experience delivering SEN interventions and adapting teaching for pupils with diverse learning needs.
• Strong knowledge of inclusive education, assessment and pupil progress monitoring.
• The ability to work effectively with classroom teachers, support staff and parents.
• Good organisational skills and a commitment to safeguarding and pupil wellbeing.

Experience supporting examination access arrangements would be advantageous. Candidates should also be willing to undertake relevant specialist training where required.

Apply through Teaching Abroad Direct with your CV to be considered for this SEN Teacher vacancy in Doha.