SEN English Teacher - High Wycombe

Leader Group; Downley; On-site; GBP 27,000 - 44,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading education recruitment service is looking for an enthusiastic SEN English Teacher to join their team in High Wycombe. The role involves engaging students with Special Educational Needs by tailoring lessons and providing a supportive learning environment. Applicants must hold QTS or QTLS and have experience in SEN settings. Comprehensive support and professional growth opportunities are offered.

Benefits

Enhanced NEST pension scheme

Fully funded training and professional qualifications

Enhanced maternity and paternity pay

Blue Light discount card

Comprehensive wellbeing and employee assistance support

Staff referral bonus scheme

Life assurance for added security

Qualifications

• Qualified holding QTS or QTLS is essential.
• Empathetic and patient with a commitment to inclusive, trauma-informed practice.
• Experienced in Special Educational Needs (SEN) settings.

Responsibilities

• Planning and delivering engaging English lessons tailored to individual learning needs.
• Supporting pupils with literacy and communication.
• Creating a positive and therapeutic learning environment.

Skills

Experience in SEN, SEMH, or alternative provision settings

Passionate about supporting students with barriers to learning

Collaborative, team-oriented mindset

Empathy and patience

Education

Qualified Teacher Status (QTS) or Qualified Teacher Learning and Skills (QTLS)

Job description

Exciting Opportunity: SEN English Teacher - High Wycombe

Location: High Wycombe, Buckinghamshire
Salary: £27,456 - £43,014 (dependent on experience and qualifications)
Start Date: November 2025
Position Type: Full-Time, Permanent
Sector: SEN / Therapeutic Education

Leader Group is proud to be partnering with a leading Therapeutic Education Service to recruit an enthusiastic and skilled SEN English Teacher to join their dedicated team in High Wycombe.

About the Role:

We are seeking a passionate and creative English Teacher to deliver engaging and accessible lessons for students with a variety of Special Educational Needs (SEN), including Social, Emotional and Mental Health (SEMH) challenges, communication difficulties, and trauma‑related behaviours.

As part of a nurturing, multidisciplinary team, your role will involve:

• Planning and teaching inspiring English lessons across Key Stages, tailored to individual learning needs.
• Supporting pupils in developing literacy, comprehension, and confidence in spoken and written communication.
• Providing constructive feedback to guide progress and celebrate achievement.
• Creating a positive, therapeutic learning environment where every child feels valued and safe.
• Working collaboratively with support staff and therapists to ensure holistic progress for each learner.

Ideal Candidate:

We're looking for someone who is:

• Qualified holding QTS or QTLS (essential).
• Experienced in SEN, SEMH, or alternative provision settings.
• Passionate about supporting students who may have experienced barriers to learning.
• Empathetic and patient, with a commitment to inclusive, trauma‑informed practice.
• Collaborative, with a team‑oriented mindset and a desire to contribute to a positive school culture.

Why Join Us?

As part of this respected therapeutic education provider, you'll be part of a compassionate and values‑driven community that prioritises wellbeing and professional growth. You'll enjoy:

• Enhanced NEST pension scheme
• Fully funded training and professional qualifications
• Enhanced maternity and paternity pay
• Blue Light discount card
• Comprehensive wellbeing and employee assistance support
• Staff referral bonus scheme
• Life assurance for added security

A supportive, innovative environment where your expertise and ideas truly matter.

About the School:

This co‑educational provision caters for pupils aged 5-17 who have not thrived in mainstream education and benefit from a more personalised, therapeutic approach. The school's mission is to nurture confidence, curiosity, and resilience, combining academic excellence with emotional wellbeing.

Every student is supported through a tailored curriculum, small class sizes, and a strong focus on communication, creativity and care. The team works together to ensure each learner is equipped with the skills and self‑belief to achieve their potential — both in and beyond the classroom.

If you are passionate about transforming young lives and want to teach where compassion and creativity come first — we'd love to hear from you.

Apply today and become part of an inspiring team that's changing futures through education, care and connection.