SEND English Teacher

SEND English Teacher – Exeter, Devon

Teaching Personnel is recruiting SEND English Teachers to work with pupils with Special Educational Needs and Disabilities in schools across Exeter and the surrounding areas.

This permanent, full-time role is ideal for qualified teachers who enjoy teaching English to pupils with a range of SEND needs and are confident delivering high-quality lessons across multiple classes. Candidates with an English specialism are highly desired. You will take responsibility for planning, delivering, and assessing learning, supporting pupils to access the curriculum, and ensuring their progress and development.

Role details

Role:  SEND English Teacher
Salary: £34,822 – £51,047 per year + SEND allowance
Start date:  ASAP
Contract:  Permanent, full-time, term-time only

The role includes:

• Planning and delivering English lessons to pupils with a variety of SEND needs across multiple classes
• Providing 1:1 and small-group support to meet individual learning and developmental needs
• Implementing EHCP targets, individual support plans, and behaviour support strategies
• Supporting pupils’ communication, engagement, social skills, and emotional regulation
• Leading interventions and adapting teaching approaches to meet pupils’ abilities and needs
• Supervising pupils during transitions, break times, and unstructured parts of the school day
• Ensuring pupils are fully included in all learning activities and school life
• Maintaining classroom management and a safe, supportive learning environment
• Collaborating closely with teaching assistants, SENCo, therapists, and other staff to ensure consistent provision

We are looking for candidates who:

• Hold QTS (Qualified Teacher Status) (essential)
• Have experience supporting pupils with SEND (desirable but not essential)
• Are confident teaching English to pupils across multiple classes or year groups
• Have an English specialism (highly desired)
• Are calm, resilient, and adaptable
• Have strong communication, organisational, and relationship-building skills
• Are passionate about helping pupils with SEND reach their potential

What Teaching Personnel offers:

• Weekly PAYE pay every Friday
• No umbrella deductions
• Free CPD in SEND, safeguarding, behaviour management, and English subject specialism
• Dedicated consultant support throughout your placement
• £50 referral bonus
• Pension scheme with employer contributions
• Clear pathways into permanent SEND and specialist education roles
• Competitive pay rates and SEND allowance
• MyTP Work App to manage bookings and availability

Ready to make a difference?

Apply now or send your CV to jack.rowland@teachingpersonnel.com

For more information, call

01392 920363

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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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