Therapeutic SEN Teacher — PACE-Guided Education

EmpowerED; Theale; On-site; GBP 32,000 - 44,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

CPD & Training

Staff Wellbeing

Job summary

EmpowerED in Berkshire is seeking an SEN Teacher to join an independent therapeutic school where education is truly individualized and every child is supported to rediscover a love of learning. This role offers a calm, nurturing environment and a strong focus on wellbeing alongside academic progress.

The school uses the PACE approach—Playfulness, Acceptance, Curiosity and Empathy—building meaningful relationships as the path to learning.

Qualifications

• Qualified Teachers (QTS or equivalent).
• Experience in SEND, SEMH, autism or trauma-informed practice desirable.
• Patient, reflective and emotionally intelligent.

Responsibilities

• Plan and deliver engaging, personalised lessons tailored to individual learning needs.
• Support pupils experiencing severe anxiety, emotionally based school avoidance and mental health challenges.
• Create a safe, therapeutic learning environment where pupils feel understood and valued.
• Build strong, trusting relationships that encourage confidence and re-engagement with education.
• Work collaboratively with therapists, families and a multidisciplinary team to provide holistic support.
• Celebrate progress in all its forms, recognising that success looks different for every learner.

Education

QTS or equivalent

Job description

EmpowerED in Berkshire is seeking an SEN Teacher to join an independent therapeutic school where education is truly individualized and every child is supported to rediscover a love of learning. This role offers a calm, nurturing environment and a strong focus on wellbeing alongside academic progress.

The school uses the PACE approach—Playfulness, Acceptance, Curiosity and Empathy—building meaningful relationships as the path to learning.