Special Education Teacher

Milk Education; East Midlands; On-site; GBP 32,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

Milk Education is recruiting a passionate SEN Teacher for a permanent post at a specialist SEN school in Derby. The successful candidate will support pupils with additional learning needs, deploying trauma-informed strategies to foster engagement and progress.

Plan differentiated lessons, build nurturing relationships, and collaborate with TAs, pastoral teams, and external partners to achieve EHCP targets and positive outcomes.

Qualifications

• Qualified Teacher Status (QTS) or equivalent.
• Experience working with children or young people with SEN/SEMH needs.
• Strong behaviour management and relationship-building skills.
• Calm, patient and resilient, adapting teaching to diverse learning and emotional needs.
• Commitment to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people.

Responsibilities

• Plan and deliver engaging, differentiated lessons that meet the individual needs of pupils with SEN/SEMH needs.
• Create a safe, nurturing, and structured learning environment where pupils can thrive.
• Build positive relationships with pupils using a trauma-informed approach to support engagement.
• Manage and support challenging behaviour using positive behaviour strategies.
• Monitor, assess, and track pupil progress in line with EHCP targets and school expectations.
• Work collaboratively with teaching assistants, pastoral teams, therapists, and external agencies.
• Support pupils' emotional wellbeing, social development, and personal growth.
• Encourage resilience, independence, and positive attitudes towards learning.

Skills

SEN experience

Behaviour management

Trauma-informed approach

Differentiated instruction

Relationship-building

Education

QTS or equivalent

Job description

Milk Education is working in partnership with a specialist SEN School In Derby that is looking to appoint a passionate and resilient SEN Teacher on a permanent basis.

This is a rewarding opportunity for a qualified teacher who is committed to supporting children and young people with additional learning needs. The successful candidate will play a key role in helping pupils overcome barriers to learning, build confidence, and achieve positive outcomes both academically and personally.

Key Responsibilities:

• Plan and deliver engaging, differentiated lessons that meet the individual needs of pupils with SEN / SEMH needs.
• Create a safe, nurturing, and structured learning environment where pupils can thrive.
• Build positive relationships with pupils and use a trauma-informed approach to support engagement.
• Manage and support challenging behaviour using positive behaviour strategies.
• Monitor, assess, and track pupil progress in line with EHCP targets and school expectations.
• Work collaboratively with teaching assistants, pastoral teams, therapists, and external agencies.
• Support pupils' emotional wellbeing, social development, and personal growth.
• Encourage resilience, independence, and positive attitudes towards learning.
• Qualified Teacher Status (QTS) or equivalent.
• Experience working with children or young people with SEMH needs, challenging behaviour, or within a specialist SEN setting.
• Strong behaviour management and relationship-building skills.
• A calm, patient, and resilient approach.
• Ability to adapt teaching methods to meet a range of learning and emotional needs.
• Commitment to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people.

Why Join?

• Permanent teaching opportunity within a specialist SEMH setting.
• Supportive leadership team and experienced pastoral staff.
• Ongoing CPD and professional development opportunities.
• A rewarding role where no two days are the same.
• The opportunity to make a genuine difference to the lives of vulnerable young people.