Primary / Secondary | Full‑Time | Temp to Perm Opportunity
Ipswich, Suffolk; commutable from Felixstowe, Colchester & South Suffolk, North Essex / East Anglia
MPS / UPS + SEN Allowance
Job Overview
We are seeking a passionate and resilient SEN Teacher to join a specialist setting in Ipswich. Suffolk, supporting pupils with Social, Emotional and Mental Health (SEMH) needs, with a strong interest or specialism in ICT / Computing / Digital Learning.
This opportunity is open to qualified SEN Teachers, specialist SEMH Teachers, and teachers with a strong ICT background who are motivated to make a meaningful impact on vulnerable learners.
Key Responsibilities
Deliver engaging, differentiated lessons to pupils with SEMH and additional needs
Use ICT, digital tools and assistive technology to support learning, engagement and regulation
Create a safe, structured and nurturing classroom environment
Implement and review EHCP targets, behaviour support plans and individual strategies
Work collaboratively with SEND teams, therapists, pastoral staff and families
Support pupils’ academic progress, emotional regulation and social development
Contribute to a positive, inclusive and trauma‑informed school culture
About You
You will ideally have:
QTS / QTLS / PGCE (or equivalent UK teaching qualification)
Experience teaching pupils with SEMH, SEND, ASD or behavioural needs
A clear interest or subject strength in ICT, Computing or digital learning
Strong classroom management and de‑escalation skills
A flexible, patient and solution‑focused approach
Confidence adapting lessons for diverse learning needs
We welcome applications from:
SEN Teachers
SEMH Teachers
ICT / Computing Teachers with SEND experience
Primary or Secondary teachers transitioning into SEN
ECTs with a strong SEND or ICT placement background
What’s on Offer
Competitive MPS / UPS salary (FTE or pro‑rata)
SEN allowance
Supportive leadership and specialist SEN environments
Ongoing CPD in SEMH, behaviour support and SEND
Opportunity to develop ICT‑led interventions and digital curricula
Long‑term and permanent career progression options
Safeguarding
All roles are subject to enhanced DBS checks, safeguarding screening and satisfactory references in line with Keeping Children Safe in Education.
Apply Now
If you are a SEN Teacher with a passion for SEMH and ICT, we would love to hear from you.
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Job Categories:
Education, Special Educational Needs (SEN), SEMH, SEND, ICT Teaching, Qualified Teaching Staff
Locations:
Felixstowe, Ipswich, Colchester, South Suffolk, Suffolk, Essex, East Anglia
Salary description
£190.00 - £250.00 per day