SEND Teacher

Ofsted Rating: Good

Full Time (40 hours/week)

Our client is seeking a passionate and resilient SEND Teacher to join their specialist provision supporting young people aged 11-19 with Social, Emotional and Mental Health (SEMH) needs and additional behavioural challenges.

This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced teacher who thrives in a nurturing, trauma-informed environment and is committed to helping vulnerable learners re-engage with education and achieve positive outcomes.

The successful candidate will:

• Deliver engaging and inclusive lessons tailored to individual learner needs
• Support pupils with SEND, SEMH and challenging behaviours through therapeutic and adaptive teaching approaches
• Promote both academic progress and emotional development
• Work collaboratively with teaching assistants, pastoral teams and specialist staff
• Contribute to a positive, structured and supportive learning environment

The ideal candidate will have:

• QTS or QTLS
• Experience working within SEND, SEMH or alternative provision settings
• Strong behaviour management and relationship-building skills
• Experience teaching English and/or PSHE
• A compassionate, patient and adaptable approach to teaching
• A strong understanding of safeguarding and inclusive practice

In return, our client offers:

• A supportive and well-resourced specialist setting
• Opportunities for ongoing CPD and funded qualifications
• Enhanced benefits package including pension, wellbeing support and discounts
• Small class sizes and personalised learning approaches
• The opportunity to make a genuine difference to young people's lives

This role is subject to an enhanced DBS check and satisfactory references in line with safeguarding requirements.