SEN Teacher

Contract Permanent, Term‑time (39 weeks), 37.5 hours per week

Salary £32,646.56 per annum

Location Underwood and Ilkeston - RIS Mansfield

Make a Real Difference at R.E.A.L. Education

Join R.E.A.L. Education—a leading alternative education provider in the East Midlands supporting young people aged 7-18 who face barriers to mainstream schooling.

We create personalised learning pathways through our independent schools, specialist alternative provision, and rich vocational curriculum including Sports, Land Based Studies, Motor Mechanics, Construction, Creative Digital, Catering, Creative Arts, and Adventure.

Our staff build strong, trusting relationships with learners and their families, offering flexible, safe learning environments where young people can grow, achieve, and thrive. If you are passionate about helping learners overcome challenges and reach their potential, we’d love to hear from you.

• Deliver engaging, personalised learning to small groups or on an 11 basis across hubs within your locality.
• Adapt activities and curriculum content to meet the needs of young people with a wide range of SEN.
• Build positive, nurturing relationships and advocate for learners’ needs.
• Involve learners and their families in planning, decision‑making, and progress reviews.
• Follow safeguarding, health & safety, and organisational policies to maintain a safe learning environment.
• Support assessments, progress tracking, report writing, and EHCP‑related documentation.
• Work collaboratively with Learning Managers to gather information and maintain accurate records.
• Contribute to curriculum development within your subject area and actively engage in CPD.
• Carry out additional duties reasonable for the role as directed by your line manager.

Please note This role requires regular travel between sites. A valid driving licence and access to a vehicle are essential.

We’re looking for someone who brings both professional expertise and a positive, compassionate approach.

• Qualified Teacher Status (QTS)
• Strong understanding of adapting curriculum and practice for pupils with SEN
• Clear knowledge of safeguarding and child protection
• Experience supporting young people with anxiety and diverse learning needs
• Ability to build trust, rapport, and positive relationships
• Understanding of visual and structured teaching strategies
• Creativity, flexibility, resilience, and a solution‑focused mindset

• Life assurance
• Competitive pension
• Perkbox - high street savings and offers
• Employee Assistance Programme
• Fully funded training and qualifications
• Bike to Work scheme
• Free Health Cash Back Plan (including dental, optical, physio & more)
• Free on‑site parking

Apply online via our application form.

For further information, please contact our recruitment team.

Successful applicants will be subject to pre-employment safeguarding checks including an enhanced disclosure and barring service (DBS) check.

The post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 and the Aurora Group is therefore permitted to ask job applicants to declare all convictions and cautions (including those which are "spent" unless they are "protected" under the DBS filtering rules) in order to assess their suitability to work with children.

The Aurora Group is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of the children and young adults in our care and is a disability confident and equal opportunities employer.

Please note the vacancy may close early if a successful appointment is made. Shortlisted candidates may be subject to an online search.