SEN Teacher

Aspire People; Shrewsbury; On-site; GBP 26,000 - 38,000; Full time

Job summary

Aspire People are seeking an experienced SEN Teacher to join a welcoming middle school in the SY5 area of Shrewsbury. The role requires delivering differentiated lessons and supporting pupils with diverse needs to foster an inclusive learning environment.

QTS is highly desirable; strong SEN experience and robust communication skills are essential for building positive relationships and managing behaviours effectively. This position offers flexible contract options and a rewarding school setting.

Qualifications

• Strong and recent SEN teaching experience.
• Experience working within a school environment.
• Good understanding of SEND and differentiated teaching.
• Confidence managing challenging behaviour where required.
• Excellent communication and relationship-building skills.
• Patient, nurturing and consistent approach.

Responsibilities

• Planning and delivering engaging, differentiated lessons.
• Supporting pupils with a range of SEND needs.
• Adapting learning to meet individual pupil needs.
• Building positive and trusting relationships with pupils.
• Managing behaviour using positive and consistent strategies.
• Working closely with teaching assistants and other school staff.
• Monitoring pupil progress and contributing to individual support plans.
• Creating a calm, structured and nurturing classroom environment.

Skills

SEN teaching

Behaviour management

Differentiated teaching

Communication

Education

QTS desirable

Job description

Experienced SEN Teacher - Middle School

Location: Shrewsbury, SY5

Position: SEN Teacher

Contract: Full-Time, Part-Time or Day-to-Day

Agency: Aspire People

Experienced SEN Teacher - Shrewsbury

Aspire People are currently seeking an experienced SEN Teacher to join a welcoming middle school in the SY5 area of Shrewsbury.

This is an excellent opportunity for a teacher with strong SEN experience who is passionate about supporting pupils with additional needs and creating a positive, inclusive learning environment.

The school is looking for someone who can confidently support pupils with a range of additional needs and who understands how to adapt teaching, learning and behaviour strategies to meet individual needs.

The Role

As an SEN Teacher, you will be responsible for:

• Planning and delivering engaging, differentiated lessons
• Supporting pupils with a range of SEND needs
• Adapting learning to meet individual pupil needs
• Building positive and trusting relationships with pupils
• Managing behaviour using positive and consistent strategies
• Working closely with teaching assistants and other school staff
• Monitoring pupil progress and contributing to individual support plans
• Creating a calm, structured and nurturing classroom environment

The Ideal Candidate

We are looking for someone with:

• Strong and recent SEN teaching experience
• Experience working within a school environment
• A good understanding of SEND and differentiated teaching
• Confidence managing challenging behaviour where required
• Excellent communication and relationship-building skillsA patient, nurturing and consistent approach
• A genuine passion for helping pupils achieve their potential

QTS is highly desirable, although candidates with substantial relevant SEN teaching experience may also be considered.

Experience with autism, complex needs, SEMH, communication difficulties, learning difficulties or other additional needs would be advantageous.

Why Aspire People?

Aspire People works with schools across Shrewsbury and the surrounding areas, offering education professionals access to a range of flexible and permanent opportunities.

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.