SEND Teacher

TimePlan Education; Swindon; On-site; GBP 29,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

TimePlan Education is recruiting a SEND English Teacher to join a specialist SEMH school in Swindon. You will deliver engaging, differentiated English lessons and support pupils facing barriers to learning, helping them re-engage with education.

We are seeking a dedicated, patient educator with QTS and experience in SEND/SEMH settings. This full‑time role offers ongoing progression and the chance to make a lasting impact on young people.

Qualifications

• QTS or equivalent teaching qualification.
• Experience teaching English in SEND/SEMH settings.
• Strong differentiation and strategies for supporting additional needs.
• Ability to build positive relationships with pupils facing engagement challenges.
• Calm, patient, resilient classroom management.
• Strong communication, organisation and teamwork.

Responsibilities

• Plan and deliver engaging English lessons tailored to pupils' needs.
• Adapt teaching strategies and resources for SEND/SEMH learners.
• Create a safe, inclusive classroom environment.
• Build positive relationships and encourage engagement in learning.
• Monitor pupil progress and adapt approaches to maximise outcomes.
• Collaborate with support staff and professionals to meet needs.
• Promote high expectations, resilience and independent learning.

Skills

QTS or equivalent teaching

English teaching experience

Differentiation strategies

Classroom management

Communication and teamwork

Education

Qualified Teacher Status (QTS) or equivalent

Job description

SEND Teacher - English

Location: Swindon

Recruitment Agency: TimePlan Education

Contract: Full-time, ongoing

Opportunity: Potential for permanent employment

SEND Teacher - SEMH School - Swindon

TimePlan Education is currently recruiting for a dedicated and passionate SEND Teacher to join a specialist Social, Emotional and Mental Health (SEMH) school in Swindon. This is a full-time, ongoing opportunity, with the potential for a permanent position for the right candidate.

The successful candidate will predominantly teach English, supporting pupils who may face barriers to learning due to social, emotional and mental health needs. This is an excellent opportunity for a teacher who is passionate about inclusive education and committed to helping young people re-engage with learning, develop confidence and achieve their potential.

The Role

As a SEND Teacher, you will be responsible for delivering engaging, accessible and differentiated English lessons to pupils within a specialist SEMH setting. You will create a positive and structured learning environment that promotes progress, encourages positive behaviour and supports pupils' wider emotional development.

Key responsibilities include:

• Planning and delivering engaging English lessons tailored to pupils' individual learning needs and abilities.
• Adapting teaching strategies and resources to support pupils with SEND and SEMH needs.
• Creating a safe, consistent and inclusive classroom environment.
• Building positive, trusting relationships with pupils and encouraging engagement in learning.
• Supporting pupils with emotional regulation, behaviour and the development of positive learning habits.
• Monitoring pupil progress and adapting teaching approaches to maximise outcomes.
• Working collaboratively with support staff, colleagues and other professionals to meet pupils' needs.
• Promoting high expectations, resilience, independence and a positive attitude towards education.

The Ideal Candidate

We are looking for a teacher who is enthusiastic, adaptable and committed to making a genuine difference to the lives of young people.

The ideal candidate will have:

• Qualified Teacher Status (QTS) or equivalent recognised teaching qualification.
• Experience teaching English, ideally within a SEND, SEMH or alternative provision setting.
• A strong understanding of differentiation and strategies for supporting pupils with additional needs.
• The ability to build positive relationships with pupils who may present with challenging behaviour or barriers to engagement.
• A calm, patient and resilient approach to classroom management.
• Strong communication, organisation and teamwork skills.
• A genuine passion for inclusive education and helping pupils achieve their potential.

Applications from teachers with mainstream experience and a strong interest in moving into specialist SEND education are also welcomed.

What TimePlan Education Offers

• A full-time, ongoing teaching opportunity in a specialist SEMH school.
• The potential for a permanent position.
• The opportunity to make a meaningful difference to pupils who benefit from tailored educational support.
• Support from a dedicated recruitment team throughout the placement.
• The opportunity to develop your experience within specialist SEND education.