SEN Teacher (SEMH) – Driving Role to Support 11–18

TLTP Education; Coggeshall; On-site; GBP 28,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

TLTP Education is seeking an SEN Teacher to support students aged 11-18 with SEMH and additional needs at a specialist school in Coggeshall. The role focuses on planning differentiated, engaging lessons and creating a safe, structured learning environment to build academic and emotional resilience.

You will collaborate with support staff, assess progress, and contribute to EHCP outcomes, while adapting approaches to meet diverse abilities and safeguarding standards.

Qualifications

• Qualified Teacher Status (QTS) or an equivalent recognised teaching qualification.
• Experience working with students with SEN, SEMH or additional needs is highly desirable.
• Strong understanding of inclusive and differentiated teaching approaches.
• Excellent classroom management and communication skills.
• The ability to adapt lessons to meet a wide range of learning needs and abilities.
• A patient, calm, resilient and compassionate approach.
• The ability to build strong, positive and trusting relationships with students.
• A flexible and creative approach to teaching and learning.
• A commitment to supporting students' academic, emotional and personal development.
• A strong understanding of safeguarding and promoting positive outcomes for every learner.
• The resilience and confidence to support students who may display challenging behaviour or experience barriers to learning.
• A full driving licence and access to a car, as this is an essential requirement for the position.

Responsibilities

• Plan and deliver engaging and differentiated lessons for students aged 11-18.
• Adapt lessons, resources and teaching approaches to meet individual learning needs.
• Create a safe, structured and supportive learning environment.
• Support students with SEMH and a range of additional needs to access learning and make progress.
• Develop personalised learning opportunities that build confidence, resilience and independence.
• Use a range of teaching strategies to engage students and overcome barriers to learning.
• Monitor, assess and record student progress, identifying appropriate next steps.
• Build positive and trusting relationships with students and promote positive behaviour.
• Support students to develop communication, social, emotional and life skills.
• Work closely with Teaching Assistants and wider support staff to provide consistent and effective support.
• Contribute to EHCP outcomes, individual learning plans and personalised targets where appropriate.
• Maintain high expectations while recognising and celebrating individual achievements.
• Contribute to school meetings, training, professional development and the wider life of the school.

Job description

TLTP Education is seeking an SEN Teacher to support students aged 11-18 with SEMH and additional needs at a specialist school in Coggeshall. The role focuses on planning differentiated, engaging lessons and creating a safe, structured learning environment to build academic and emotional resilience.

You will collaborate with support staff, assess progress, and contribute to EHCP outcomes, while adapting approaches to meet diverse abilities and safeguarding standards.