SEN Teacher

SEN Teacher – SEMH (Key Stage 3 & 4)

Location: Telford

Start Date: January (until Easter initially)

Contract: Temporary / Fixed-term

TARA Recruitment is working in partnership with a specialist secondary setting in Dawley to recruit a dedicated SEN Teacher to support pupils with Social, Emotional and Mental Health (SEMH) needs. This role involves teaching across the curriculum to students in Key Stage 3 and Key Stage 4. This is an excellent opportunity for a passionate and resilient teacher who is committed to making a positive impact on young people with additional needs.

You the new SEN teacher... 

Plan and deliver engaging, differentiated lessons across the curriculum to KS3 and KS4 pupils with SEMH needs; create a safe, structured, and supportive learning environment; adapt teaching strategies to meet individual education plans (EHCPs); manage behaviour positively using trauma-informed and restorative approaches; work collaboratively with teaching assistants, SENCOs, and pastoral staff; monitor and assess pupil progress, providing feedback and adapting support as needed; promote students’ emotional wellbeing, confidence, and social development.

Essential Qualifications & Experience:

Qualified Teacher Status (QTS) or equivalent teaching qualification; experience teaching pupils with SEN, particularly SEMH; strong classroom and behaviour management skills; experience working with Key Stage 3 and/or Key Stage 4; ability to teach across the curriculum; a patient, resilient, and empathetic approach.

Desirable:

Experience in specialist or alternative provision settings; knowledge of trauma-informed practice and de-escalation strategies; Team Teach or similar behaviour management training.

Why Apply:

Opportunity to make a meaningful difference in a specialist SEN setting; support from an experienced recruitment consultant at TARA Recruitment; initial contract until Easter with the potential for extension.

If you are keen on the opportunity of the SEN teacher and wish to be considered for this role, please send your most current CV to laurah@taraprofessionalrecruitment.co.uk and we will follow up at the earliest opportunity. 

I look forward to hearing from you! 

About Tara

We provide a dedicated and committed service to candidates, supporting teachers and support staff in their search for suitable & regular work and excellent Teacher Referral Bonuses. Tara Professional Recruitment is an equal opportunities employer, and encourages applications from all interested parties.

All applicants will be accepted and reviewed solely on merit. 

We are committed to the safeguarding of children and young people and work diligently to help raise the standards of education within our schools.
Each applicant will be expected to undertake compliance checks including Prohibited list, Barred list, DBS and Qualifications. All post holders are subject to a satisfactory Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check. It is an offence to apply for the role if you are barred from engaging in regulated activity relevant to children.