SEN Teacher

Location: Mansfield
Contract Type: Permanent – Term Time Only
Hours: 40 hours per week
Salary: £32,916 to £45,352 per annum (M1–M6, dependent on skills and experience)

SEN Teacher – Inspire, Support and Transform Learning

We are seeking a compassionate, creative, and committed SEN Teacher to join a specialist education team supporting young people aged 7–19 with additional learning needs.

This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced teacher who is passionate about delivering personalised, multi-sensory learning experiences that help learners build confidence, re-engage with education, and achieve their full potential.

The Role

As an SEN Teacher, you will work with learners in small groups, delivering an engaging and flexible curriculum tailored to individual needs, interests, and goals.

You will collaborate closely with colleagues to create innovative teaching approaches that support pupils academically, socially, and emotionally while maintaining a strong focus on wellbeing, safeguarding, and inclusion.

Key Responsibilities

• Planning, delivering, and reviewing personalised learning programmes
• Creating engaging lesson plans and schemes of work tailored to individual learners
• Using creative and varied teaching strategies to maximise engagement
• Supporting learners to develop confidence, independence, and emotional wellbeing
• Advocating for young people and involving them in decisions about their learning
• Maintaining accurate learner records, assessments, and progress reports
• Supporting curriculum development and continuous improvement initiatives
• Ensuring safeguarding, health & safety, and risk management procedures are followed at all times
• Working collaboratively with colleagues, families, and external professionals

About You

We are looking for a dedicated teacher who:

• Is passionate about SEN education and learner-centred practice
• Thrives within a flexible and creative learning environment
• Builds strong, positive relationships with learners and colleagues
• Is reflective, proactive, and committed to ongoing professional development
• Has the ability to adapt teaching approaches to meet a range of complex needs

Essential Requirements

• Qualified Teacher Status (QTS)
• Relevant Level 6 qualification
• Strong understanding of inclusive teaching and learning approaches

Desirable

• Previous experience teaching learners with SEN
• Experience working within specialist or alternative provision settings

Our Commitment

Our mission is to help every young person re-engage with learning, rebuild confidence, and reach their full potential through positive relationships and personalised support.

Safeguarding

Successful applicants will be subject to pre-employment safeguarding checks, including an enhanced DBS check.

This post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974. Applicants will be required to declare all convictions and cautions unless protected under DBS filtering rules.

The organisation is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and is an equal opportunities employer.

Please note: shortlisted candidates may be subject to an online search as part of the recruitment process. This vacancy may close early if sufficient applications are received.