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Maths Teacher - SEN / Specialist Education

Location: Chard, Somerset
Pay: £160 - £240 per day
Hours: Monday to Friday, 8:30am - 4:30pm
Start Date: September 2026

Maths Teacher Wanted - September Start

Simply Education is looking for an enthusiastic and compassionate Maths Teacher to join a specialist education setting in the Chard area from September 2026.

This is a fantastic opportunity for a teacher who enjoys working with young people who may not thrive in a traditional mainstream classroom. You'll be joining a supportive specialist setting, working with pupils with a range of additional needs including ASD, SEMH, ADHD and trauma-related needs.

The role would suit an experienced Maths Teacher, an educator with SEN or alternative provision experience, or someone with strong Maths teaching experience who is keen to move into specialist education.

The Role

You will be responsible for delivering engaging and accessible Maths lessons across KS3, KS4 and Post-16, adapting your teaching to suit individual abilities and learning needs.

Your responsibilities will include:

Planning and delivering engaging, differentiated Maths lessons

Teaching Functional Skills, Entry Level and GCSE Maths where appropriate

Adapting lessons around individual learning profiles and EHCP outcomes

Using practical resources, visual scaffolding, chunking and other creative teaching strategies

Supporting pupils with their confidence, engagement and emotional regulation

Monitoring progress and identifying areas where additional support is required

Building positive and consistent relationships with pupils

Creating a calm, inclusive and supportive learning environment

What We're Looking For

Essential:

Experience teaching or supporting Maths

QTS or equivalent teaching qualification

Confidence differentiating lessons for a range of abilities and additional needs

Strong classroom and behaviour management skills

Excellent relationship-building skills

A patient, flexible and child-centred approach

Full UK driving licence

Desirable:

Previous SEN, SEMH or alternative provision experience

Experience teaching Functional Skills, Entry Level and/or GCSE Maths

Understanding of EHCPs and personalised learning

What's on Offer?

£160 - £240 per day, depending on experience and qualifications

Full-time, Monday to Friday position

Maternity cover through to July 2027

September 2026 start

Opportunity to make a genuine difference within a specialist education setting

Ongoing support from Simply Education throughout your placement

If you're a Maths Teacher looking for a rewarding role where you can build strong relationships with pupils and help young people develop both their Maths skills and their confidence, we'd love to hear from you.

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