SEN Teacher

TN United Kingdom; Totnes; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

An established independent school is seeking a passionate SEN Teacher to support students with special educational needs in a nurturing environment. This role involves delivering tailored lessons in English or Science, helping students with SEMH difficulties to overcome barriers to learning. You will collaborate with school leaders and specialist staff to create an inclusive atmosphere, ensuring every student can thrive. If you are dedicated, resilient, and ready to make a difference in students' lives, this opportunity is perfect for you.

Benefits

Guarantee Pay Scheme opportunities

Permanent job roles

Support during clearance process

Interview preparation and support

Statutory employment rights

Qualifications

• Must have Qualified Teacher Status (QTS) or equivalent.
• Experience with SEN is advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Deliver tailored lessons for students with complex learning needs.
• Work closely with school leaders and support staff.

Skills

Behaviour Management

Patience

Resilience

Teaching English

Teaching Science

Education

Qualified Teacher Status (QTS)

Job description

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Working Hours: 08:45 - 16:45, Monday to Friday, Term-Time Only

Are you a passionate and resilient educator with a specialism in English or Science? Do you have the dedication to support students with special educational needs (SEN) in a nurturing and structured learning environment? We are looking for an enthusiastic SEN Teacher to join a highly regarded independent school in Totnes, helping students overcome barriers to learning and develop confidence in their education.

The Role:

As a SEN Teacher, you will deliver tailored lessons that engage and inspire students with complex learning needs, social, emotional and mental health (SEMH) difficulties, and challenging behaviour. You will work closely with school leaders, SENCOs, and specialist support staff to create an inclusive and structured learning environment. Your expertise in English or Science will help students develop key skills, ensuring they can access the curriculum in a way that suits their individual learning styles.

This role requires excellent behaviour management, patience, and resilience to support students effectively.

About the School:

This independent SEN school is part of a nationwide network of specialist schools and alternative provisions, providing tailored education for students aged 11 - 19 with SEMH and additional needs. With an Ofsted rating of ‘Good’, the school offers a well-rounded curriculum blending academic and vocational subjects. It features excellent facilities, including specialist classrooms, therapy spaces, and creative learning hubs, ensuring students receive the support they need to thrive.

About you:

• Qualified Teacher Status (QTS) or equivalent
• Evidence of successful and recent teaching responsibility of English
• Previous experience working with SEN is advantageous
• You will be expected to work on outreach and at other school sites
• Must be able to drive and have access to your own vehicle
• A team player, who is able to establish rapport with students, staff and parents and carers
• Commitment to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people

Working with Long-term Teachers:

We are an independent agency working with Nurseries, Primary, Secondary and Special Schools.

LTT was founded with the aim of creating a genuine, transparent and straightforward service to help candidates secure their next role. We place a huge emphasis on delivering an exceptional service where you will be supported, listened to and valued throughout.

Your dedicated consultant will invest time to understand your experience, skill-set and what your ideal role looks like. You will have frequent updates with your progress through compliance, applications for specific roles as well as receiving additional information on roles which we feel may be of interest to you.

We are proud members of the REC and we have the highest standard of compliance. Working with us means you will get the very best support and guidance through the clearance process from your own specific point of contact from our in-house compliance team.

In addition you will receive:

• Guarantee Pay Scheme opportunities
• Permanent job roles
• Support and advice during the clearance and onboarding process
• Working to Agency Workers Regulations
• Interview preparation, advice and support
• Statutory employment rights, such as; sick pay, holiday pay, maternity and paternity pay