SEN Teacher

SEN Teacher – Specialist School in Shrewsbury

Tara Professional Recruitment is currently recruiting an experienced and passionate SEN Teachers to support a specialist school in the Shrewsbury area throughout the 2026/27 academic year.

This is a rewarding opportunity to join a specialist setting supporting children and young people with complex and profound learning difficulties, autism, physical and mobility needs, communication difficulties and a range of additional needs.

The school takes a highly personalised approach to education, with a strong focus on communication, independence, wellbeing and helping every pupil achieve their individual potential.

The Role

As a SEN Teacher, you will be responsible for planning and delivering engaging, personalised learning experiences that are adapted to the individual needs and abilities of your pupils.

You will work closely with Teaching Assistants, specialist staff and other professionals to provide a supportive and inclusive learning environment.

The role may involve supporting pupils with:

• Autism and complex communication needs

• Severe and profound learning difficulties

• Complex and multiple SEND

• Physical and mobility difficulties

• Sensory needs

• Complex medical needs

• Developing independence and life skills

This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced SEN Teacher, or a mainstream teacher with a strong interest in developing their specialist SEND experience.

We are looking for:

• QTS (Qualified Teacher Status)

• Experience working with children or young people with SEND

• A strong understanding of adapting teaching to individual needs

• Excellent classroom management and communication skills

• A patient, calm and nurturing approach

• A genuine commitment to supporting pupils to develop their confidence and independence

• An understanding of the importance of safeguarding

• The ability to work effectively as part of a multidisciplinary team

Previous experience within a special school or specialist provision would be highly advantageous.

Why work with Tara?

Tara Professional Recruitment is a Shropshire-based education recruitment agency with strong relationships across specialist and mainstream schools in the local area.

Our consultants have genuine local knowledge and take the time to understand your experience, strengths and the type of school environment in which you will thrive.

If you are an SEN Teacher looking for a rewarding opportunity where you can make a genuine difference to the lives of children and young people, we would love to hear from you.

Apply today or contact the Tara team to find out more.

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.

What we're looking for

We are seeking candidates who:

• Demonstrate a genuine commitment to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people.

• Have a clear understanding of professional boundaries, safeguarding responsibilities and the importance of reporting concerns in line with school policies and statutory guidance.

• Share our values of integrity, professionalism, inclusivity and putting the needs of children first.

• Have a positive, reliable and proactive attitude, with the ability to build professional relationships with pupils, colleagues and school staff.

• Are committed to creating safe, supportive learning environments where every child can thrive.

• Are willing to engage fully with safer recruitment and ongoing compliance requirements, including safeguarding training and vetting checks.

Successful applicants will be expected to uphold the highest standards of professional conduct and always act in the best interests of children.