English Teacher - Ealing

Aspire People; Ealing; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 42,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Small class sizes

Professional development in SEMH/SEND

Inclusive school environment

Supportive pastoral team

Meaningful impact on pupils

Job summary

Aspire People is seeking an enthusiastic English Teacher for a specialist SEMH school in Ealing, West London. You will plan and deliver tailored English lessons, develop literacy and foster confidence for pupils with additional needs.

A nurturing, structured approach and collaboration with a multidisciplinary team are essential. Ideal candidates are qualified teachers with English experience, patient and adaptable, capable of building strong relationships and maintaining high expectations for

Qualifications

• Qualified teacher with English teaching experience.
• Experience working with pupils with SEMH/SEND is preferred.
• Commitment to safeguarding and promoting welfare of children.

Responsibilities

• Plan and deliver engaging English lessons tailored to pupils with diverse needs.
• Teach across a range of ages and abilities, including pupils below age-related expectations.
• Develop literacy, reading and writing skills.
• Create a calm, structured and supportive learning environment.
• Build positive relationships; understand individual barriers to learning.
• Work with teaching assistants, pastoral staff, therapists and senior leaders to support pupils' development.
• Use creative approaches to engage pupils who have struggled with education.
• Monitor progress and adapt teaching to ensure meaningful academic and personal growth.
• Contribute to the wider life and inclusive culture of the school.

Skills

Teaching English

SEMH SEND experience

Patience and empathy

Team collaboration

Safeguarding awareness

Education

Qualified Teacher Status

Job description

English Teacher
SEMH School | Ealing, West London
Salary: Competitive, dependent on experience
Contract: Full-time, permanent
Location: Ealing, West London
Start Date: ASAP

Are you an enthusiastic and compassionate English Teacher who wants to make a genuine difference to the lives of young people?

We are seeking an inspirational English Teacher to join our dedicated team at a specialist Social, Emotional and Mental Health (SEMH) school in Ealing. This is an exciting opportunity for a teacher who is passionate about English and committed to helping young people overcome barriers to learning and achieve their potential.

Our pupils may have experienced challenges within mainstream education and require a nurturing, structured and highly individualised approach. We are looking for someone who can build positive relationships, inspire confidence and create engaging English lessons that allow every pupil to experience success.

The Role

As an English Teacher, you will:

• Plan and deliver engaging English lessons tailored to individual pupils' needs and abilities.
• Teach across a range of ages and abilities, including pupils working below age-related expectations where appropriate.
• Develop pupils' literacy, communication, reading and writing skills.
• Create a calm, consistent and supportive learning environment.
• Build strong, trusting relationships with pupils and understand the individual barriers they may face.
• Work closely with teaching assistants, pastoral staff, therapists and senior leaders to support pupils' wider development.
• Use creative and flexible approaches to engage pupils who may have previously struggled with education.
• Monitor progress and adapt teaching to ensure pupils make meaningful academic and personal progress.
• Contribute to the wider life of the school and its positive, inclusive culture.

About You

We are looking for someone who:

• Is a qualified teacher with experience teaching English.
• Has a genuine passion for working with young people with additional needs or SEMH needs.
• Is patient, resilient, empathetic and consistent.
• Has high expectations while recognising that every pupil's journey will be different.
• Can establish positive relationships and maintain clear, appropriate boundaries.
• Is creative and adaptable in their approach to teaching and learning.
• Works effectively as part of a multidisciplinary team.
• Is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people.
• Experience of working in an SEMH, SEND, PRU/AP or alternative education setting would be highly desirable, although we would also welcome applications from mainstream teachers who are passionate about developing their practice within a specialist environment.

What We Offer

We can offer:

• A supportive and committed staff team.
• Small class sizes and opportunities for highly individualised teaching.
• A rewarding role where you can see the direct impact of your work.
• Professional development and opportunities to develop specialist SEMH/SEND expertise.
• A nurturing and inclusive school environment.
• Strong support from experienced colleagues and the wider pastoral team.
• The opportunity to make a meaningful difference to pupils who may have struggled to succeed in mainstream education.

Safeguarding

We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. The successful applicant will be subject to appropriate safer recruitment checks, including an enhanced DBS check and satisfactory references.