Science Teacher for SEND & Trauma-Informed Education

SEND Inclusion Support; East Midlands; On-site; GBP 29,000 - 38,000; Full time

Job summary

SEND Inclusion Support is seeking an enthusiastic Science Teacher to join our dedicated team. You will plan and deliver engaging science lessons that are accessible to pupils with a wide range of abilities and additional needs.

This role focuses on trauma-informed, supportive education within a specialist environment, adapting teaching and resources to meet individual pupil needs while fostering curiosity and independent thinking.

Qualifications

• Qualified to teach Science or has appropriate subject expertise and teaching experience.
• Passionate about Science and enthusiastic about sharing that passion with young people.
• Patient, nurturing and emotionally intelligent.
• Able to adapt teaching for pupils with ASD, ADHD, attachment difficulties and trauma-related needs.
• Confident creating structured and engaging learning environments.
• Calm and consistent when faced with challenging behaviour or emotional dysregulation.
• Creative in their approach to teaching and able to make Science relevant and accessible.
• Skilled at building positive relationships with pupils who may have previously struggled within education.
• Able to work effectively as part of a multidisciplinary team.
• Committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people.

Responsibilities

• Plan and deliver engaging and appropriately challenging Science lessons.
• Teach Science across an appropriate range of ages and abilities.
• Adapt teaching, resources and assessment to meet individual pupil needs.
• Develop pupils' understanding of scientific concepts through practical and hands-on learning.
• Encourage curiosity, questioning, investigation and independent thinking.
• Build positive and trusting relationships with pupils.
• Create a calm, structured and emotionally safe learning environment.
• Support pupils who may experience anxiety, dysregulation or difficulties with engagement.
• Use positive behaviour support and trauma-informed approaches within the classroom.
• Monitor, assess and record pupil progress.
• Set appropriate learning objectives and contribute to individual education or learning plans.
• Work collaboratively with teaching, pastoral and therapeutic colleagues.
• Promote pupils' confidence, independence and enjoyment of learning.
• Maintain high expectations while recognising individual barriers and starting points.
• Ensure practical Science activities are planned and delivered safely and appropriately.
• Contribute to the wider development and life of the school.

Job description

SEND Inclusion Support is seeking an enthusiastic Science Teacher to join our dedicated team. You will plan and deliver engaging science lessons that are accessible to pupils with a wide range of abilities and additional needs.

This role focuses on trauma-informed, supportive education within a specialist environment, adapting teaching and resources to meet individual pupil needs while fostering curiosity and independent thinking.