Sen Teacher

Permanent Futures Limited; Cheltenham; On-site; GBP 28,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

Permanent Futures Limited is seeking an SEN Teacher for a specialist school in Cheltenham to support students with SEMH needs. You will provide 1:1 teaching in dedicated spaces and help two students starting January 2027.

Plan and deliver lessons, establish routines, and support emotional wellbeing while collaborating with school staff to review progress and adapt approaches for individual learners.

Qualifications

• A recognised teaching qualification, ideally QTS.
• Experience supporting students with SEN, particularly SEMH needs.
• Understanding of positive behaviour support and relationship-based approaches.

Responsibilities

• Plan and deliver engaging lessons tailored to each student’s needs.
• Provide 1:1 teaching in dedicated learning spaces.
• Establish consistent routines and a calm, supportive environment.
• Support students’ emotional wellbeing alongside academic progress.
• Adapt teaching approaches to support engagement and overcome barriers.
• Collaborate with staff and professionals to review progress and needs.

Skills

1:1 teaching

Behaviour support

Student wellbeing

Strong communication

Education

QTS

Teaching qualification

Job description

Are you a patient, adaptable teacher who can build positive relationships and make learning accessible for students with additional needs?

We are seeking an SEN Teacher to join a specialist school in Cheltenham supporting students with social, emotional and mental health (SEMH) needs.

You will provide individual 1:1 teaching for two students joining the school in January 2027, using dedicated teaching spaces. This is an opportunity to deliver personalised learning, build trust and help each student develop confidence and engage with education.

The role:

• Plan and deliver engaging lessons tailored to each student’s needs, interests and starting points.
• Provide 1:1 teaching in dedicated learning spaces.
• Establish consistent routines and a calm, supportive learning environment.
• Support students’ emotional wellbeing alongside their academic progress.
• Adapt teaching approaches to support engagement and overcome barriers to learning.
• Work closely with school staff and relevant professionals to review progress and support individual needs.

We are looking for:

• A recognised teaching qualification, ideally Qualified Teacher Status (QTS).
• Experience supporting students with SEN, particularly SEMH needs.
• An understanding of positive behaviour support and relationship-based approaches.
• Patience, resilience and the flexibility to adapt lessons to individual learners.
• Strong communication skills and a commitment to safeguarding