SEN Teacher

Veritas Education Recruitment; Tees Valley; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A specialist educational recruitment agency is looking for a dedicated SEN Teacher in Tees Valley. You will support children with Social, Emotional and Mental Health needs and Autism in a structured environment. Ideal candidates should have experience in special educational needs, manage challenging behaviours, and create an inclusive atmosphere. This full-time role offers an opportunity to impact young lives positively.

Qualifications

• Experience supporting children and young people with additional needs.
• Strong 'can-do' attitude required.
• Commitment to creating a positive and inclusive learning environment.

Responsibilities

• Support children and young people with SEMH and Autism.
• Manage challenging behaviours effectively.
• Create a nurturing and structured environment.

Skills

Experience working with SEMH and/or Autism

Patience

Compassion

Resilience

Ability to manage challenging behaviours

Building trusting relationships

Job description

SEN Teacher

Are you a passionate and resilient educator with experience supporting children and young people with additional needs? A small, specialist independent school in Stockton-on-Tees is seeking a dedicated SEN Teacher to join their team on a full-time, long-term temporary basis, starting as soon as possible.

The school caters to pupils aged 6-18 with Social, Emotional and Mental Health (SEMH) needs and Autism. It offers a nurturing and structured environment where every child is supported to thrive both academically and personally. The curriculum is designed to ensure that students are well-prepared for their next steps post‑16, whether that be further education, training, or employment.

The ideal candidate will:

• Have experience working with children and young people with SEMH and/or Autism.
• Be patient, compassionate, and resilient, with a strong 'can-do' attitude.
• Be committed to creating a positive and inclusive learning environment.
• Be confident in managing challenging behaviours and building trusting relationships.
• Hold a DBS on the update service

This is a fantastic opportunity to make a real difference in the lives of young people and be part of a supportive and forward‑thinking team.

To apply or find out more, please get in touch with Ed Hyland on (phone number removed) or at .

APPLICATION REQUIREMENTS FOR VERITAS EDUCATION

• All applications are subject to an Enhanced DBS Disclosure, professional reference checks, Overseas Police Clearances (if applicable) in line with our stringent safeguarding policy.
• Your CV must cover the last 10 years of employment history where possible and all employment breaks must be explained.
• You must have legal right to work in the UK.
• You must be willing to attend a registration interview.
• Veritas Education work with a variety of schools covering a wide geographical area. We deal with teaching placements at Primary, Secondary and college level as well as support staff positions also within these.

Disclaimer

'Nothing within the above advert was in any way designed or intended to discriminate on the grounds of age, gender, race, colour, religion, disability or sexual orientation. Veritas Education is an Equal opportunities employer and is proud in the knowledge that all placements are made on merit and suitability. We accept applications from all sections of the community.