SEN Teacher

Job Description

SEN Teacher

Role Profile

Purpose of the role

To provide specialised teaching and learning support for students with diverse educational needs, ensuring that all learners are able to access the curriculum and achieve success within an inclusive school environment.

About Tenby International School Tropicana Aman

Located in Kota Kemuning, our 10-acre campus provides a vibrant, spacious environment that nurtures creativity, collaboration and academic excellence in the IGCSE curriculum for students aged 3 to 16.

Our holistic approach fosters both academic excellence and character development. We provide students with the knowledge, confidence and life skills needed to thrive in an ever-changing world. With a diverse community of students from various cultures, they cultivate mutual respect and self-confidence, growing into global citizens of the future.

We are part of ISP Malaysia, which operates nine campuses Asia Pacific Schools, Tenby Schools and Straits International Schools located in Perak, Penang, the Klang Valley and Johor.

ISP Malaysia is part of ISP, a global community of over 100 international schools across more than 20 countries.

Key Benefits

• A culture of engagement and trust, where staff contributions are recognised and valued.
• A passionate and motivated team of professionals who put children at the heart of decision-making.
• An embedded commitment to professional development and employee well-being.
• Access to expertise, best-practice sharing and learning opportunities across countries and cultures.
• Competitive remuneration.
• Medical and insurance benefits.
• Discounts on school fees for children under 18 years old at an ISP school
• For expats only: option to contribute to Malaysian Employees Provident Fund (EPF), annual flight allowance and relocation allowance.
  
  

Key Responsibilities

Teaching and Learning Support

• Provide direct teaching and intervention for students with special educational needs across Key Stages, using evidence-based instructional strategies.
• Design and implement Individual Education Plans (IEPs) and Student Support Plans (SSPs) to address identified learning barriers and set achievable, measurable goals.
• Work collaboratively with classroom and subject teachers to differentiate instruction and adapt teaching materials for inclusion within mainstream classes.
• Support small group and one-to-one learning sessions to reinforce classroom instruction and target specific skill areas.
• Monitor, assess, and record student progress regularly, adjusting strategies to meet evolving needs.
  
  

Collaboration and Consultation

• Collaborate with teachers, Heads of Year, and Heads of Department to develop inclusive teaching practices across the school.
• Meet regularly with parents to share student progress, discuss strategies, and ensure consistent homeschool communication.
• Liaise with external specialists (e.g., educational psychologists, speech and occupational therapists) to coordinate assessments and interventions where necessary.
• Participate in student support or pastoral care meetings to contribute expertise on individual learning and behavioural needs.
  
  

Curriculum and Inclusion Development

• Contribute to the school's inclusion policy and ensure compliance with international best practices.
• Support the adaptation of curriculum content to meet the needs of a diverse student body, ensuring accessibility and challenge for all learners.
• Promote a school-wide culture of inclusion, empathy, and respect for diversity.
• Assist in identifying and supporting students with English as an Additional Language (EAL) who may have overlapping learning needs.
  
  

Professional Learning and Leadership

• Actively participate in professional development opportunities related to SEN, inclusion, and differentiated instruction.
• Provide training, workshops, and coaching for teachers and teaching assistants to enhance their capacity to support students with learning differences.
• Contribute to whole-school initiatives and development plans focused on inclusive education.
• Stay updated with current research, best practices, and pedagogical approaches in the field of special education.
  
  

Safeguarding and Wellbeing

• Uphold the school's safeguarding and child protection policies at all times.
• Promote student wellbeing and emotional resilience through positive behaviour support strategies.
• Maintain confidentiality and adhere to ethical standards in all student-related matters.
  
  

Line management

The SEN Teacher /will report to the Head of Primary or Secondary.

Qualifications And Experience

• Bachelor's degree in Special Education, Education, or a related field (Master's degree preferred).
• Recognised teaching qualification (PGCE, QTS, or equivalent).
• Minimum of 35 years of teaching experience in an international or British curriculum school.
• Proven experience working with students with mild to moderate learning difficulties in mainstream settings.
• Strong knowledge of inclusive education practices, intervention strategies, and learning support methodologies.
• Excellent written and spoken English.
• Familiarity with British National Curriculum or other international curricula (e.g., IPC, IGCSE, A Levels) is highly desirable.
  
  

ISP Principles

Begin with our children and students. Our children and students are at the heart of what we do. Simply, their success is our success. Wellbeing and safety are both essential for learners and learning. Therefore, we are consistent in identifying potential safeguarding

and Health & Safety issues and acting and following up on all concerns appropriately.

Treat everyone with care and respect. We look after one another, embrace similarities and differences and promote the well-being of self and others.

Operate effectively. We focus relentlessly on the things that are most important and will make the most difference. We apply school policies and procedures and embody the shared ideas of our community.

Are financially responsible. We make financial choices carefully based on the needs of the children, students and our schools.

Learn continuously. Getting better is what drives us. We positively engage with personal and professional development and school improvement.

ISP Commitment to Safeguarding Principles

ISP is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. All post holders are subject to appropriate vetting procedures, including an online due diligence search, references and satisfactory Criminal Background Checks or equivalent covering the previous 10 years employment history.

ISP Commitment to Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, and Belonging

ISP is committed to strengthening our inclusive culture by identifying, hiring, developing, and retaining high-performing teammates regardless of gender, ethnicity, sexual orientation and gender expression, age, disability status, neurodivergence, socio-economic background or other demographic characteristics. Candidates who share our vision and principles and are interested in contributing to the success of ISP through this role are strongly encouraged to apply.