SEN Teacher - SEMH School

Academics are currently working alongside a small and supportive SEMH school in Canterbury who are looking to appoint a dedicated SEN Teacher to join their team on a permanent basis.

This is a fantastic opportunity for an experienced SEN Teacher, mainstream Teacher with a strong interest in SEN, or an experienced HLTA looking to take the next step in their career.

The school is a small specialist setting supporting just 10-20 pupils, creating a calm, personalised environment where staff can build strong relationships with pupils and make a genuine difference to their education and development.

The Role: SEN Teacher

As an SEN Teacher, you will be responsible for delivering engaging and accessible learning to pupils with Social, Emotional and Mental Health (SEMH) needs, adapting your approach to meet individual learning and behavioural needs.

You will be supported by multiple Teaching Assistants within the classroom, allowing you to focus on teaching and pupil progress while benefiting from a strong level of classroom support.

The smaller school environment also means less marking and planning than you may typically experience in a larger setting, giving you more opportunity to focus on the pupils themselves.

The School Can Offer:

• A small school setting of approximately 10-20 pupils
• Heavily supported classrooms with multiple TAs
• A personalised approach to teaching and learning
• Reduced planning and marking compared to larger settings
• A supportive environment for staff
• Excellent support for pupils with SEMH needs
• Easily accessible location close to Canterbury train stations and local bus routes
• A permanent, full-time position, 5 days per week
• Immediate start available

The Ideal Candidate:

The school would particularly welcome applications from:

• Qualified Teachers with QTS
• Experienced HLTAs looking to progress into a teaching position
• Teachers with previous SEN experience
• Candidates with experience supporting pupils with SEMH, challenging behaviour or complex needs
• Confident and resilient practitioners who can build positive relationships with pupils
• Someone passionate about providing an inclusive and nurturing learning environment

SEMH experience is preferred, but the school is open to speaking with strong candidates who have the right attitude, confidence and transferable experience.

If you're looking for a permanent SEN teaching opportunity in a small, well-supported specialist setting, this could be an excellent opportunity to take the next step in your career.

Salary will be determined by the successful candidate's qualifications and relevant experience, and will be in accordance with the client's pay policy.