SEND Teacher

We are looking for an enthusiastic and active Teacher to work with pupils with SEND needs in Carlisle. This is a little different from a traditional classroom teaching role. You’ll be using practical experiences to build engagement, confidence, resilience and positive relationships alongside their learning.It could be a great opportunity for a teacher who enjoys finding creative ways to engage young people who may not always thrive in a conventional classroom environment.

The Role

You will:

• Plan and deliver engaging outdoor and practical learning sessions
• Adapt activities around pupils’ individual SEND needs, interests and abilities
• Help young people develop confidence, independence, resilience and teamwork
• Build positive and consistent relationships with pupils who may have experienced barriers to education
• Use a calm and flexible approach to support pupils with emotional regulation and behaviour
• Encourage pupils to take part, try new experiences and recognise their own progress
• Maintain appropriate safeguarding, risk assessment and health and safety procedures during activities
• Work closely with support staff and the wider school team to ensure pupils receive consistent support

Who We're Looking For

We’d love to hear from someone who:

• Holds Qualified Teacher Status (QTS) or has relevant teaching experience
• Is confident working with KS3 and KS4 pupils
• Has experience with SEMH, SEND, alternative provision or pupils who find mainstream education challenging
• Enjoys outdoor learning, physical activity and practical education
• Can think creatively about how to engage pupils outside a traditional classroom setting
• Has strong behaviour management skills while remaining calm, patient and approachable
• Is comfortable adapting plans when pupils need a different approach
• Understands that building trust and relationships can be just as important as the activity itself

The Setting

The setting is a learning centre that supports young people with SEND needs. Pupils benefit from a more personalised and practical approach to education, with staff focusing on relationships, engagement and helping each young person make meaningful progress.

Working Hours and Details

• Monday to Friday, 8.30am to 3.30pm
• Term time only
• Location - Carlisle
• Role Type: Full Time / Part time/ Temp to Perm
• Pay Rate: £160 - £250 per day

Safeguarding children is an integral part of what we do and we have a stringent safer recruitment process. We undertake checks on all the candidates we work with. As such we require a current Enhanced DBS Disclosure for everyone working in Schools. If you do not have a subscription to the DBS Update Service, you may be required to complete a new DBS application as part of the registration process. If you take a temporary role with Sense Education you will be paid on a weekly basis. All pay rates quoted will be inclusive of 12.07% statutory holiday pay. This advert is for a temporary position but long term. In some cases, the option to make this role permanent may become available.