SEN Teacher

Location:

Independent specialist education setting (Mansfield area)

Contract Type:

Permanent, Full-Time (Term Time Only - 40 hours per week)

Salary:

M1 to M6 depending on skills and experience (£32,916 to £45,352 per annum for September starters)

Role Overview

We are seeking a compassionate, creative and committed SEN Teacher to deliver personalised, high-quality education to children and young people with special educational needs.

This role offers the opportunity to make a meaningful impact through multi-sensory, holistic teaching that helps learners re-engage with education, build confidence and achieve their full potential.

Key Responsibilities

• Plan, deliver and review personalised learning programmes, including lesson plans and schemes of work
• Use creative and adaptive teaching methods to meet diverse learning needs
• Deliver engaging lessons to small groups of learners aged 7-19
• Support learners' academic, social and emotional development
• Promote inclusion, wellbeing and safeguarding at all times
• Work collaboratively to design innovative curriculum approaches
• Contribute to assessments, progress tracking and reporting (including EHCP documentation)
• Maintain accurate records and support transition planning
• Contribute to curriculum development and continuous improvement
• Engage in ongoing professional development and reflective practice

Person Specification

Essential:

• Qualified Teacher Status (QTS)
• Relevant Level 6 qualification
• Strong commitment to inclusive, learner-centred practice
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
• Ability to build positive relationships with learners, families and colleagues

Desirable:

• Experience working within SEN settings
• Knowledge of multi-sensory and holistic teaching approaches

Key Attributes

• Passionate about supporting young people with additional needs
• Flexible, creative and adaptable in teaching practice
• Resilient and solution-focused
• Reflective and committed to continuous improvement

Safeguarding & Compliance

• This role is subject to enhanced DBS and pre-employment safeguarding checks
• Exempt under the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974; applicants must declare relevant convictions in line with guidance
• Committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people
• Equal opportunities employer

Additional Information

• Candidates may be subject to online checks as part of recruitment
• Vacancy may close early if sufficient applications are received