Secondary Teacher SEN

Aspire People; Shrewsbury; On-site; GBP 28,000 - 38,000; Full time

Job summary

Aspire People is seeking a Secondary SEN Teacher for a long‑term, full‑time role in Shrewsbury. You will teach across secondary age groups in a specialist SEN setting, delivering differentiated lessons and supporting pupils with a range of additional needs.

QTS or equivalent is required, with a passion for helping pupils grow academically, socially and emotionally. The role offers term‑time hours (8:30am–3:30pm) with potential for permanency for the right candidate, working alongside a dedicated

Qualifications

• QTS or recognised equivalent is required.
• Experience teaching at secondary level is essential.
• Strong classroom management and communication are needed.
• Ability to adapt lessons for diverse needs is important.
• Passion for supporting pupils with SEN is essential.

Responsibilities

• Teach pupils across secondary age groups in a specialist SEN setting.
• Deliver engaging, accessible, and differentiated lessons.
• Support pupils with Autism, ADHD, SEMH and other needs.
• Provide 1:1 and small-group support where required.
• Collaborate with teaching assistants and the SEN team.
• Create a safe, nurturing, and inclusive learning environment.

Skills

QTS

Classroom management

Communication skills

Patience

Differentiated instruction

Education

Qualified Teacher Status (QTS)

Job description

Secondary SEN Teacher - Shrewsbury

Location: Shrewsbury

Hours: 8:30am - 3:30pm

Contract: Full-time | Term-time only

Duration: Long-term, with the opportunity to become permanent for the right candidate

The Role

• Teaching pupils across secondary age groups
• Working within a specialist SEN setting
• Teaching across a range of subjects depending on the needs and abilities of the pupils
• Planning and delivering engaging, accessible and differentiated lessons
• Supporting pupils with a wide range of SEN and additional needs
• Adapting teaching and learning to meet individual needs and abilities
• Supporting pupils with Autism, ADHD, SEMH and other additional needs
• Providing 1:1 and small-group support where required
• Supporting pupils with their academic, social and emotional development
• Helping pupils develop confidence, independence and life skills
• Utilising specialist areas, sensory spaces and safe spaces where appropriate
• Working closely with teaching assistants, support staff and the wider SEN team
• Building positive and trusting relationships with pupils
• Creating a safe, nurturing and inclusive learning environment

About You

• Qualified Teacher Status (QTS) or recognised equivalent
• Previous experience teaching at secondary level
• A broad knowledge of the secondary curriculum and confidence teaching across a range of subjects
• Experience working with children or young people with SEN
• Experience within a specialist SEN setting would be highly beneficial
• Experience supporting pupils with Autism, ADHD, SEMH or complex additional needs
• A genuine passion for supporting young people with additional needs
• A patient, calm, empathetic and nurturing approach
• Strong classroom management and communication skills
• The ability to adapt lessons and teaching approaches to individual pupils

Teachers with strong mainstream experience who are looking to move into a specialist SEN setting are also encouraged to apply.

Aspire People Limited provides services as an Education Agency and an Education Employment Business. Aspire People is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of pupils and expects every candidate to share this commitment. Placements are subject, to appropriate Child Protection screening, including checks with former employers and the Disclosure and Barring Checks.