Special School Teachers (Primary & Secondary)

Simply Education Ltd; Slough; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking exceptional and resilient teachers to join a dedicated team in a specialist setting for children with diverse needs. This role offers the opportunity to make a real difference in the lives of young people with social, emotional, and mental health challenges. You will work in small class sizes, providing a therapeutic and personalized curriculum designed to meet individual needs. If you are passionate about championing every child and possess the resilience and creativity to support a diverse range of learners, this is the perfect opportunity for you.

Qualifications

• Experience working with SEMH, PRU, or neurodiverse needs is desirable.
• Commitment to trauma-informed and therapeutic approaches.

Responsibilities

• Plan and deliver creative, flexible lessons across the curriculum.
• Foster trusting relationships with pupils for emotional support.
• Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams for personalized learning.

Skills

Empathy

Resilience

Creative Lesson Planning

Emotional Regulation Support

Education

Qualified Teacher Status (QTS/QTLS)

Job description

Location: Slough
Contract Type: Full-time, Permanent (Part-time and flexible options considered)
Start Date: ASAP

Are you passionate about transforming the lives of young people with social, emotional, and mental health (SEMH) needs?
Do you believe every child deserves a champion, no matter the challenges they face?

We are seeking exceptional and resilient teachers to join our dedicated team at School Name , a specialist setting for children and young people aged 5-16 with a wide range of needs, including:

• BESD (Behavioural, Emotional and Social Difficulties)
• EHCP (Education, Health and Care Plans)
• SEMH (Social, Emotional and Mental Health)
• Neurodiversity (Autism, ADHD, OCD, etc.)
• PRU experience (Pupil Referral Unit)
• Mental Health (Anxiety, Depression, PTSD, etc.)

As a teacher in our school, you will have the opportunity to make a real difference. We work with small class sizes, offering a therapeutic, nurturing, and highly personalised curriculum designed to meet individual needs.

About the Role:

• Plan and deliver creative, flexible, and differentiated lessons across the curriculum.
• Foster strong, trusting relationships with pupils to support emotional regulation and engagement.
• Collaborate with a multidisciplinary team including LSAs, therapists, and external professionals.
• Support pupils with personalised learning plans linked to their EHCPs.
• Create a safe, predictable, and positive environment where pupils can thrive.

We are looking for teachers who:

• Are qualified (QTS/QTLS or equivalent - ECTs are welcome).
• Have experience working with pupils with SEMH, PRU, or neurodiverse needs (desirable but not essential - training provided).
• Are resilient, empathetic, and committed to trauma-informed, therapeutic approaches.
• Can adapt quickly and think creatively to support a diverse range of needs.
• Work collaboratively with families, carers, and external agencies.

Simply Education is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and expects all staff to share this commitment. An enhanced DBS check and references will be required.

If you could please respond to the job advert or send an email