Sen Teacher
Job description
Specialist SEN Teacher – Inspire and Support
Full-time | September Start | 11–14 | 8.30am to 4.30pm
About the School
A forward-thinking specialist setting in Somerset supports secondary-aged pupils with a range of additional needs, including autism, SEMH and learning difficulties.
The school provides a structured, nurturing environment where routines, consistency and positive relationships are key to success.
Staff work closely together to ensure pupils feel safe, understood and ready to learn.
Your Role
- Plan and deliver engaging, differentiated lessons across the curriculum
- Support both academic progress and emotional development
- Adapt teaching approaches to meet diverse and complex needs
- Track progress and contribute to EHCP reviews and reporting
- Work collaboratively with support staff, therapists and families
What We’re Looking For
- Qualified Teacher Status (QTS)
- Minimum 6 months’ experience working with children, ideally within SEN
- Strong behaviour management and a calm, consistent approach
- Ability to build positive relationships and motivate learners
- Commitment to inclusive education and pupil wellbeing
Why Work with Teaching Personnel
- Competitive weekly pay aligned to experience
- Access to high-quality CPD and SEN-focused training
- Opportunities to secure long-term or permanent roles
- Ongoing support from a dedicated education consultant
All applicants will require the appropriate qualifications and training for this role. Please see the FAQ’s on the Teaching Personnel website for details.
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.
Teaching Personnel is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. We undertake safeguarding checks on all workers in accordance with DfE statutory guidance ‘Keeping Children Safe in Education’ this may also include an online search as part of our due diligence on shortlisted applicants.
We offer all our registered candidates FREE child protection and prevent duty training. All candidates must undertake or have undertaken a valid enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check. Full assistance provided.
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