Are you a compassionate, emotionally intelligent educator who believes in the power of relationships and personalised learning? We are seeking a dedicated SEN Teacher to join a specialist provision supporting pupils with SEMH, Autism, PDA, ADHD, attachment needs, and various learning difficulties.

This role is ideal for a teacher who thrives in a nurturing, emotionally‑safe environment and is passionate about trauma‑informed, relational teaching.

About the Setting

This specialist environment is built on strong values:

• Relationships first – positive, trusting connections are the foundation of learning
• Emotional safety, consistency and nurture for every child
• Individualised teaching shaped around each learner’s strengths and challenges
• Removing barriers so pupils with complex SEMH and neurodiverse needs can reach their full potential
• A strong ethos of partnering with families, carers and external professionals

Pupils have highly personalised learning plans, supported through structure, therapeutic approaches, and a culture of unconditional positive regard.

What You’ll Do

• Deliver high‑quality, differentiated learning matched to SEMH and neurodiverse profiles
• Build trusting, emotionally safe relationships with pupils who may struggle with connection
• Apply trauma‑informed, attachment‑aware and behaviour‑as‑communication approaches
• Lead and guide a class team of teaching assistants
• Support regulation through structured routines, predictable environments and relational practice
• Work closely with pastoral leads, therapists and family networks
• Assess progress across academic, emotional, behavioural and social outcomes

Essential Requirements

PGCE with QTS

A recognised PGCE (QTS) is required.

Enhanced DBS on the Update Service (Adult & Child Workforce)

Applicants must hold a current Enhanced DBS, registered on the Update Service.

SEN Experience or Strong Commitment to SEN

Applicants must have experience supporting SEMH/ASC/PDA/ADHD learners, or a clear desire to specialise.

Rapport‑Building Skillset

The ability to build trust, emotional safety and strong relational connections is essential.

Desirable Qualities

• Naturally patient, calm and reflective
• Confident in therapeutic, relational and adaptive teaching approaches
• Creative in differentiation and sensory‑aware teaching
• Resilient, empathetic and able to support emotional regulation
• A strong believer in growth, potential and positive change for every child

Why Join This Specialist Provision?

• A nurturing, relationship‑centred environment
• Highly supportive team and strong multi‑disciplinary collaboration
• Small class sizes with high levels of support
• Opportunity to make a transformative impact on young people with complex needs
• A reflective, values‑driven culture focused on wellbeing and progress

How to Apply / Request More Information

For enquiries or to apply, please contact:

Tom Baker – SEN Recruitment Consultant
tom.baker@teachingpersonnel.com

Please note:
Applicants who do not provide a CV will not be contacted.

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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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