Job Description :
teach in mainstream classes, specialist schools, tuition units, assessment centres and clinics
design individual programmes of learning for pupils
supervise special needs assistants and other learning-support staff
liaise with a range of other professionals and attend review meetings.
Key skills for SEN teachers
specialist caring skills
ability to develop innovative teaching strategies
patience, flexibility and creativity
ability to motivate and encourage individuals and small groups
ability to be assertive and cope with children with challenging behaviour.