SEN Teacher

About the Role

We are seeking an enthusiastic and dedicated SEN Teacher to join our specialist team. This is within a SEMH school based in Barnsley, supporting pupils aged 11-18 with a range of SEN needs, including ADHD, challenging behaviours and autism.

Position
: SEN Teacher
Location
:
Barnsley
Salary
: £28,000 - £43,000

• Plan and deliver engaging lessons, working with small groups and individual students.
• Create tailored teaching materials, take registers, and write detailed progress reports.
• Support students in building confidence and independence, fostering a lifelong love of learning.
• Manage classroom behaviour effectively while maintaining strong communication with parents and carers.
• Incorporate outdoor activities into learning, where appropriate, to enhance student engagement and development.
• Ensure the safeguarding and welfare of all students underpin every decision and action.
• Deliver high-quality teaching across multiple curriculum subjects, adapting strategies to meet individual needs.
• Develop and implement Individual Learning Plans (ILPs) and contribute to the Annual Review of EHCPs.
• Attend and contribute to PEP reviews, ensuring targets are achieved and the pupil’s voice is heard.

• A passionate and committed approach to supporting students with SEND.
• A minimum of two years’ experience in a SEND environment, specialist provision, or similar setting.
• Qualified Teacher Status (QTS) or QTLS (essential).
• Experience with outdoor activities and interventions (advantageous).
• Strong behaviour management skills and an understanding of trauma‑informed approaches.

We offer a supportive and rewarding work environment with fantastic benefits, including:

• Enhanced NEST pension scheme
• Staff referral scheme
• Enhanced maternity and paternity pay
• Blue Light discount card access
• Fully funded training and professional qualifications
• Competitive pay scales based on experience
• Employee benefits scheme (including wellbeing app and various discounts)
• Life assurance for added peace of mind

If you are passionate about making a difference in the lives of students with SEND and want to join a supportive and forward-thinking team, we would love to hear from you!

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