SEN Teacher

Academics; Ashford; On-site; GBP 29,000 - 37,000; Full time

Job summary

Academics is seeking a passionate SEN Teacher for a specialist SEMH school in Ashford. You will plan and deliver engaging lessons tailored to individual needs, while maintaining a structured and supportive classroom environment.

You will build strong relationships with pupils, use effective behaviour management, and monitor progress to drive growth. The role requires QTS and a commitment to helping pupils re-engage with education, with opportunities to collaborate with a dedicated team and

Qualifications

• Must hold QTS and be passionate about providing high-quality education to pupils who may have struggled in mainstream settings.
• Experience with SEMH, challenging behaviour or other needs is advantageous.
• Ability to manage behaviour calmly and effectively in diverse classroom settings.

Responsibilities

• Plan and deliver engaging, creative lessons tailored to individual abilities and needs.
• Provide a structured, supportive classroom environment.
• Build positive relationships with pupils to foster confidence and independence.
• Apply effective behaviour management strategies to support SEMH needs.
• Track pupil progress and adapt lessons to promote continued development.
• Collaborate with Teaching Assistants, pastoral staff and other school team members.
• Support pupils’ wider personal and emotional development beyond academics.

Skills

Behaviour management

Relationship building

SEMH experience

Flexible teaching

Patience & empathy

Education

QTS

Job description

SEN Teacher - SEMH Specialist School

Are you an enthusiastic and committed teacher looking to take the next step in your career within SEN education?

We are currently recruiting on behalf of a specialist school in Ashford, who are looking for a passionate SEN Teacher to join their team. The school provides specialist education for children and young people with Social, Emotional and Mental Health (SEMH) needs, helping pupils to re-engage with education and develop the skills they need to thrive.

The successful teacher will play an important role in creating a positive and consistent learning environment. You will be expected to deliver engaging lessons while recognising that pupils may require a more individualised approach to both learning and behaviour. Strong relationship-building skills are essential, as trust and consistency are key to helping pupils make progress.

The Role - SEN Teacher

• Plan and deliver creative, engaging lessons suited to individual abilities and needs.
• Provide a structured and supportive classroom environment.
• Develop positive relationships with pupils and encourage their confidence and independence.
• Use effective behaviour management strategies to support pupils with SEMH needs.
• Track progress and adapt lessons to ensure pupils are continuing to develop.
• Work collaboratively with Teaching Assistants, pastoral staff and other members of the school team.
• Support pupils not only academically, but also with their wider personal and emotional development.

About You

You must hold QTS and be passionate about providing high-quality education to pupils who may have struggled within a mainstream setting.

The school is particularly interested in a SEN teacher who is:

• Confident managing behaviour and able to remain calm under pressure.
• Patient, empathetic and consistent in their approach.
• Experienced working with SEMH, challenging behaviour or other additional needs.
• Able to establish positive relationships with pupils from a wide range of backgrounds.
• Flexible and willing to adapt their teaching to suit individual pupils.
• Previous experience within an SEN or SEMH environment would be an advantage, but applications are also welcomed from mainstream teachers with a genuine interest in moving into specialist education.

Salary will be determined by the successful candidate's qualifications and relevant experience, and will be in accordance with the client's pay policy