SEN Teacher - SEMH Specialist School

www.findapprenticeship.service.gov.uk - Jobboard; Scunthorpe; On-site; GBP 27,000 - 44,000; Full time

Job summary

A specialist SEMH school in Scunthorpe is seeking a dedicated SEN Teacher to deliver personalized learning to students with special educational needs and disabilities. This full-time role offers competitive pay between £27,456 - £43,014 based on experience, along with benefits like an enhanced pension scheme, staff referral bonus, and fully funded training. The school emphasizes a nurturing, inclusive environment that supports student wellbeing and academic success.

Benefits

NEST enhanced pension scheme

Staff referral bonus (£500)

Enhanced maternity and paternity pay

Access to a Blue Light discount card

Fully funded training and qualifications

Employee wellbeing app

Life assurance

Qualifications

• Experience working in a SEND or similar educational setting.
• Ability to create engaging lesson plans for diverse learners.
• Strong commitment to student wellbeing and personal development.

Responsibilities

• Plan and teach engaging lessons to small groups and individual students.
• Prepare learning materials, take registers, and write detailed reports.
• Support students' confidence, independence, and personal development.

Skills

Passion for supporting students with SEND

Classroom management

Effective communication with parents

Education

QTS/QTLS qualification

Minimum 2 years' experience in SEND

Job description

SEN Teacher - SEMH Specialist School
£27,456 - £43,014 | Full Time (40 hours/week)

Our partner school in Scunthorpe, Lincolnshire is looking for a dedicated SEN Teacher to make a meaningful impact by delivering personalised learning to students with special educational needs and disabilities (SEND). Join a nurturing SEMH environment where every student is valued, builds confidence, gains independence, and develops vital life skills.

SEN Teacher Key responsibilities:

Plan and teach engaging lessons to small groups and individual students

Prepare learning materials, take registers, and write detailed reports

Support students' confidence, independence, and personal development

Manage behaviour effectively and maintain regular communication with parents and carers

SEN Teacher Requirements:

Passionate and committed to supporting students with SEND

Minimum 2 years' experience working in a SEND or similar educational setting

QTS/QTLS qualification is desirable

Benefits of joining our partner school in Scunthorpe, Lincolnshire:

NEST enhanced pension scheme

Staff referral bonus (£500)

Enhanced maternity and paternity pay

Access to a Blue Light discount card

Fully funded training and qualifications for all colleagues

Competitive pay scales based on experience and qualifications

Employee wellbeing app and a range of discounts

Life assurance

About our partner school:
Our partner school is a specialist SEMH school in Scunthorpe, Lincolnshire providing a safe and supportive space for young people aged 11 to 16. Many of our students have EHCPs and diagnoses such as ADHD or ASD, and have faced challenges in mainstream education or exclusion.

Our compassionate and experienced staff work closely with each learner to create personalised learning plans that foster resilience, confidence, and independence. We believe every child deserves to learn in a calm, inclusive environment where wellbeing is as important as academic success.

We celebrate all achievements, big and small, and engage with families to ensure our students feel supported, motivated, and ready to thrive both in school and beyond.

Commitment to equality and safeguarding
Our partner school is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. This role requires an enhanced DBS check, suitable references, and online safeguarding checks. The role is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974.

Our partner school is part of the Armed Forces Covenant and welcomes applications from service personnel, veterans, and military families. Veteran-friendly policies, a peer support network, and military awareness training are in place. Current and former service personnel who meet the role criteria are guaranteed an interview if their military experience is included on their CV.