Sen Teacher

Position: Sen Teacher (Contract)
Location: Brighton

Edu Talent Group is delighted to be working in close partnership with a specialist provision to recruit a dedicated and inspiring SEN Teacher in Brighton.

As an SEN Teacher, you will provide outstanding teaching and learning to young people with SEMH needs, delivering Maths up to GCSE level and Science at Functional Skills level. You will play a key role in supporting both the academic and emotional development of students in a nurturing, inclusive, and high-expectation environment.

Working closely with Teaching Assistants and school leadership, you will foster a classroom culture that prioritises safety, creativity, and achievement, helping learners progress socially, emotionally, and academically.

Key Responsibilities:

* Create a safe, supportive, and stimulating classroom environment

* Plan, resource, and deliver engaging lessons in Maths and Science

* Teach accredited courses up to GCSE level in Maths and Functional Skills Science

* Support pupils with SEMH needs, tailoring learning to individual abilities

* Supervise and collaborate with Teaching Assistants

* Promote high standards of behaviour and learning across the school

* Regularly assess student progress and set personalised learning targets

* Communicate effectively with parents/carers regarding student progress

* Collaborate with school leadership to develop schemes of work and intervention strategies

* Contribute to school culture through break/lunchtime supervision and extracurricular activities

* Ensure compliance with school policies including safeguarding, behaviour, and health and safety

Requirements
Essential:

* Strong experience teaching Maths up to GCSE level and Science at Functional Skills level

* Experience supporting pupils with SEMH needs

* Strong classroom management and lesson planning skills

* Ability to adapt lessons to a range of abilities

* Excellent interpersonal and teamwork skills

* Commitment to safeguarding and promoting student welfare

Desirable:

* Experience in a specialist or alternative provision

* Experience delivering extracurricular activities

* Passion for innovative educational approaches

Benefits:

* Competitive salary depending on experience

* Term-time only schedule (Monday–Friday)

* Ongoing CPD including behaviour support and SEN-specific training

* Supportive and collaborative team culture

* Opportunity to have a significant impact on the lives of young people with SEN

* Engaging and flexible curriculum within a creative educational environment