SEN Teacher. Job in St. Leonards-on-sea Education & Training Jobs

Term Time Teachers; St Leonards; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

An outstanding SEMH school in St Leonards-on-Sea is seeking a dedicated SEN Teacher to support pupils with Social, Emotional, and Mental Health needs. This full-time permanent position involves delivering engaging lessons, supporting emotional well-being, and working within a strong, compassionate team. Ideal candidates will have QTS and experience in SEND settings. The role offers competitive salary and continuous professional development opportunities.

Benefits

Competitive salary (MPS/UPS + SEN Allowance)

Continued professional development

Qualifications

• Experience in an SEMH or SEND setting is highly desirable.
• Commitment to long-term teaching in a specialist setting.

Responsibilities

• Deliver engaging, differentiated lessons to students with SEMH needs.
• Support students' emotional well-being and academic progress.
• Engage in whole-school life and contribute to a positive school culture.

Skills

Strong behaviour management

Calm and compassionate approach

Resilience

Education

QTS or equivalent UK teaching qualification

Job description

Overview

Location: St Leonards-on-Sea
Role: Full-time, Permanent
Start Date: ASAP or January 2026 (flexible)
Setting: SEMH School (Ages 5-16)
Ofsted: Outstanding

We are seeking a dedicated SEN Teacher to join an Outstanding SEMH (Social, Emotional, and Mental Health) school in St Leonards-on-Sea. This is a full-time permanent SEN Teacher role working with pupils aged 5-16 years who require a nurturing, structured, and consistent environment to thrive.

About the School

• Rated Outstanding by Ofsted
• Specialist SEMH provision for children aged 5-16 years
• Strong therapeutic and holistic ethos
• Supportive, forward-thinking leadership team
• Excellent CPD and career progression opportunities

About the SEN Teacher Role

• Deliver engaging, differentiated lessons to students with SEMH and additional needs
• Work closely with pastoral and therapeutic teams
• Support students\' emotional well-being and academic progress
• Be a consistent, calm, and resilient role model
• Engage in whole-school life and contribute to a positive school culture

Requirements - SEN Teacher

• QTS or equivalent UK teaching qualification (essential)
• Experience working in an SEMH or SEND setting is highly desirable
• Strong behaviour management and de-escalation skills
• A calm, compassionate and resilient approach to teaching
• Commitment to long-term, impactful teaching in a specialist setting

This SEN Teacher role offers

• A permanent, full-time opportunity in a highly regarded SEMH school
• Competitive salary (MPS/UPS + SEN Allowance)
• A strong, experienced support team around you
• Continued professional development in specialist education

If you\'re an enthusiastic SEN Teacher ready to make a difference to children who need it most, we would love to hear from you.

Alternatively, if this job is not for you then please still get in touch with us for other roles or refer it to a friend who might be interested in this role!

Term Time Teachers are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, therefore all applicants will be subject to a full face-to-face registration and an Enhanced DBS (Formerly known as CRB).