SEN Teacher

Position: SEN Teacher
Location: Wirral

A specialist school in the Wirral is seeking a dedicated and resilient SEN Teacher to join its team. This role offers the opportunity to make a meaningful impact on the lives of young people who have struggled to thrive in mainstream education. The school provides a safe, nurturing, and personalised learning environment, tailored to support students with a range of Special Educational Needs (SEN).

The school is committed to helping each student overcome their individual challenges and build on their strengths through consistent, compassionate support and a belief in their potential.

Role Overview:
The SEN Teacher will be responsible for delivering engaging, tailored educational programmes designed to meet the diverse needs of learners. This includes implementing effective behaviour strategies, adapting teaching methods, and creating a positive and inclusive classroom environment. The successful candidate will play a vital role in supporting students both academically and emotionally.

Key Responsibilities:

• Plan and deliver high-quality, individualised lessons that align with each student’s learning needs.
• Use creative, flexible teaching methods to engage students and promote progress.
• Develop and implement behaviour support strategies that encourage positive outcomes.
• Monitor, assess, and report on student progress, adapting approaches to ensure continued development.
• Foster strong relationships with students, parents, carers, and colleagues to support each child’s growth.
• Collaborate with the wider school team to share best practice and continually enhance teaching approaches.

About the Candidate:

• Holds Qualified Teacher Status (QTS) or equivalent, with experience in SEN settings.
• Demonstrates a genuine passion for supporting young people with additional needs.
• Calm, resilient, and consistent in the face of challenges.
• Skilled in managing behaviour and developing individual support plans.
• A team player who values collaboration and shared success.
• Able to take initiative, adapt lessons effectively, and act as a positive role model for students.

This is an excellent opportunity for a committed educator to join a school that prioritises student well-being, personal growth, and a tailored approach to learning. The ideal candidate will be someone who brings warmth, professionalism, and creativity to their teaching, and who is motivated to help every learner succeed.

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All pay rates quoted will be inclusive of 12.07% statutory holiday pay. This advert is for a temporary position. In some cases, the option to make this role permanent may become available at a later date.
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