Special Education Teacher
Posted Today by Linq Recruitment Specialists
£29 Per hour
Undetermined
Undetermined
Leigh, England, United Kingdom
Summary: The role of SEN Teacher involves leading a small group of children in Years 4-5 with complex social, emotional, and mental health (SEMH) needs, as well as autism spectrum condition (ASC) and other learning challenges. The position is full-time and requires a nurturing, child-centred approach, with a focus on trauma-informed practices. The successful candidate will oversee Teaching Assistants and work within a supportive environment that prioritizes the well-being of students. This opportunity is ideal for qualified teachers with experience in special educational needs and disabilities (SEND) settings.
Key Responsibilities:
- Lead a small class of children in Years 4-5 with complex SEMH, ASC, and other learning needs.
- Implement trauma-informed practices and a child-centred approach to education.
- Oversee class Teaching Assistants to support student learning and well-being.
- Manage classroom behavior effectively and adapt to unpredictable situations.
- Work within a nurturing SEMH school environment with high staff/student ratios.
- Ensure all students can thrive in a supportive educational setting.
Key Skills:
- Qualified Teacher Status (QTS) or Qualified Teacher Learning and Skills (QTLS) essential.
- Experience working in a Primary SEND setting with children with similar needs.
- Strong classroom management skills and a calm, patient demeanor.
- Excellent behavior management and adaptability to deal with challenging behaviors.
- Understanding and implementation of trauma-informed practices.
Salary (Rate): £28.50/hr
City: Leigh
Country: United Kingdom
Working Arrangements: undetermined
IR35 Status: undetermined
Seniority Level: undetermined
Industry: Other
SEN Teacher
Are you a dedicated SEN Teacher, keen to make a difference within SEN Education? A well-established Specialist Provision in Leigh are seeking an SEN Teacher to lead a small group of children in Yrs4-5 with complex SEMH, ASC and other learning needs.
Job Description:
- Contract, full-time position for the next few months
- Nurturing SEMH School
- Work with students in Yrs4-5 with a range of needs: ASC, SEMH, other complex learning and mental health needs
- Small classes of max. 5-6 students (high staff/student ratios)
- Trauma-informed practice, child-centred approach
- Oversee class Teaching Assistants to ensure all students can thrive
- Start date as soon as possible - contract length at least 2 months
Person description:
- QTS/QTLS essential, with experience working in a Primary SEND setting with children with similar SEND
- Child-centred approach to teaching - understands and implements trauma-informed practices
- Calm and patient demeanour, with strong classroom management skills
- Excellent behaviour management, adaptability to deal with unpredictable and unregulated behaviour
This is a special opportunity to join a nurturing SEMH Provision in Leigh. The school caters to 50 children aged 5-11; as a Teacher, you will lead a small class of up to 6 children. The school takes a child-centred approach to education, with high staff/student ratios, and all strategies implement trauma-informed practice. Part of a well-established group of SEMH Schools and Children's Homes across the North West, this school are friendly, professional and caring, with an outstanding reputation for always putting the child first. This is the ideal opportunity for a qualified Teacher with SEND experience to join a small Provision supporting SEMH children with complex needs. If you value small groups, tailored learning and love the idea of being part of a close-knit, specialist school community, this could be the opportunity for you. The school boasts on-site parking, and a convenient location for commuters. If you've got QTS, and relevant experience as a Primary Teacher, Nurture Teacher or have similar SEND experience, apply today or send your CV to i.withey@linqhc.co.uk.