Location: Stevenage
Sector: Education and Training
Salary: £28,618 - £41,137 per annum (actual)
Contract: Full-Time | Permanent (Temp-to-Perm considered)
Academics are proud to be working in partnership with a specialist SEN school in Stevenage to recruit a dedicated and compassionate KS2 SEN Teacher. This is a rewarding opportunity to join a nurturing SEMH setting, supporting Key Stage 2 pupils who require a trauma-informed, relationship-focused approach to learning.
This KS2 SEN Teacher role would suit an experienced teacher or nurture practitioner who is passionate about helping pupils with Social, Emotional and Mental Health needs re-engage with education, build emotional resilience, and achieve both academically and personally.
The Role - KS2 Focus - Stevenage
As a KS2 SEN Teacher, you will:
Deliver high-quality, nurture-based teaching to small groups and on a 1:1 basis
Support pupils with SEMH needs, focusing on emotional regulation and positive behaviour strategies
Consistently apply trauma-informed and attachment-aware practices
Plan and deliver personalised learning tailored to individual EHCP outcomes
Work collaboratively with SENCOs, pastoral teams, therapists, and external professionals
Create a calm, structured, and predictable classroom environment where pupils feel safe and valued
You will play a pivotal role in building strong, trusting relationships that enable pupils to develop confidence, self-regulation, and a renewed enthusiasm for learning.
The Ideal Candidate Will:
Hold QTS or QTLS (desirable), or have substantial experience within an SEN/SEMH setting
Have proven experience working with KS2 pupils with SEMH, trauma, or behavioural needs
Demonstrate resilience, patience, and a consistent approach
Be skilled in building positive, restorative relationships
be able to commute to Stevenage
Be committed to inclusive education and pupil wellbeing
Show enthusiasm for continued professional development
What the School Offers:
Competitive salary: £28,618 - £41,137 per annum
Small class sizes with excellent staff-to-pupil ratios
A supportive, experienced SEN team
A strong focus on staff wellbeing in the education and training sector
High-quality CPD in SEMH, nurture, and trauma-informed practice
A genuinely meaningful opportunity to make a lasting difference
If you are a KS2 SEN Teacher looking for a fulfilling role in a specialist SEN education and training setting in Stevenage, we would love to hear from you.
Apply today and join a school where nurture, relationships, and wellbeing are truly at the heart of everything they do
Salary description
£28618.00 - £41137.00 per year