Sen Teacher

TeacherActive Limited.; Dartford; On-site; GBP 28,000 - 42,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

CPD courses

Referral scheme £100

Market-leading pay

PAYE payroll

Job summary

TeacherActive is partnering with specialist SEN schools in Dartford to recruit a dedicated SEN Teacher for January 2027. The role is full-time and long-term with the potential to become permanent for the right candidate.

You will lead a classroom of SEMH learners, plan engaging lessons and manage behaviours to keep students safe and engaged. Applicants must have QTS, SEN experience and the ability to differentiate and monitor progress, with a patient, resilient and adaptable approach.

Qualifications

• Must hold QTS and be registered to teach in England.
• Experience working with students with SEN.
• Ability to plan and deliver differentiated lessons.
• Excellent classroom and behaviour management.
• Strong safeguarding knowledge and create a safe learning environment.

Responsibilities

• Lead a classroom of SEMH learners and deliver engaging lessons.
• Plan and deliver effective, differentiated lessons.
• Manage challenging behaviours and support student wellbeing.
• Contribute to safeguarding and create a safe learning environment.

Skills

QTS

SEN experience

Lesson planning

Differentiation

Classroom management

Safeguarding

Adaptable

Education

QTS certification

Job description

Job Title: SEN Teacher

Location: Dartford

TeacherActive is proud to be working with specialist SEN schools based in Dartford, supporting students with Social, Emotional and Mental Health (SEMH) needs. The school focuses on providing a safe and supportive learning environment where students can develop their confidence, emotional wellbeing and academic abilities.

The school is looking to take on a dedicated SEN Teacher from January 2027 on a full-time, long-term basis, with the opportunity to become permanent for the right candidate. The successful SEN Teacher will be responsible for leading a classroom of students with SEMH needs, planning and delivering effective lessons, managing challenging behaviours and ensuring that all students feel safe, supported and engaged in their learning.

The successful SEN Teacher will have:

• Qualified Teacher Status (QTS)
• Experience working with students with SEN
• Experience planning and delivering engaging, differentiated lessons
• Excellent classroom management and behaviour management skills
• A strong understanding of safeguarding and creating a safe learning environment
• A patient, resilient and adaptable approach to teaching

In return for the above you can expect to receive:

• A dedicated team of consultants available 24/7 to help you with the easy onboarding process
• CPD courses and certificates as part of the My-Progression channel
• Market leading rates of pay
• TeacherActive Referral Scheme: Receive up to £100 when you refer a friend Terms and Conditions apply
• Our staff are paid on a PAYE basis, so you can rest assured that you’re paying the right level of TAX and National Insurance and there’s no messing around with admin charges coming out of your hard earned cash.

Equal Opportunities Statement

TeacherActive is an equal opportunities employer and operates as an Employment Business and Employment Agency in providing temporary, contract and permanent job seeking services.

Safeguarding and DBS Compliance

Registration may involve an enhanced DBS check, ID checks and the supply of good professional references, depending on the role. We are committed to safeguarding and compliance across all placements.