SEN Teacher

Are you a qualified Teacher who is interested in working in an alternative education setting? Do you have a passion for working with students who have social, emotional mental health needs? If so, this is the ideal opportunity for you.

The School:

The school is based in Crawley and provides support for children aged 9-16 years who have a range of learning and behavioural needs due to social, emotional and mental health challenges. The school provides a safe learning environment for children who suffer with high levels of anxiety, which can result in a lack of focus and challenging behaviour.

The school has a strong reputation in the local community and a proven track record of helping students to get back on track with their learning and development. The school aims to reduce the amount of students that are being permanently excluded from mainstream school settings.

SEN Teacher - What is involved?

Managing your students' behaviour and learning during lessons and throughout the school day
You will have class sizes of up to 8 pupils and will need to coordinate with your class LSAs to ensure that each individual pupil is being fully supported at all times
Responsibility for delivering lessons in your preferred subject - you may also be required to cover some other subjects
Mixed ability classes; the effective differentiation of your planning and delivery is essential
Encouraging the development of social skills and supporting students' individual needs
Helping to build confidence and motivation
Participating in team meetings and training programmes as an active member of a team
Maintaining progress records
Supporting regulations pertaining to safeguardingSEN Teacher - What is required?

Qualified Teacher Status (QTS)
An undergraduate degree
Knowledge and/or a keen interest and understanding of the range of different types of learning and behavioural needs that are associated with SEMH students
A co-operative working style and a proactive approach to solving problems
Good interpersonal and communication skill and a caring attitude

SEN Teacher - Summary:

Primary SEN Teacher - SEMH - PRU
Salary of £30,000 - £44,000
Specialist school for students that are excluded from mainstream school settings
September 2026 start, or sooner for those that are available