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SEN Teacher

Job Posted: 4 days ago

Salary: £ 32,916 - 45,352 / Annum
Job Type: Permanent
Location: Mansfield

Expire in: 24 days

Job Description

SEN Teacher

Contract: Permanent, Term‑time (39 weeks), 40 hours per week
Salary from M1 to M6 depending on skills and experience (- £32,916 to £45,352 per annum for September starters) 
Location: Underwood and Ilkeston - Mansfield

Join a leading alternative education provider in the East Midlands supporting young people aged 7–19 who face barriers to mainstream schooling.

We create personalised learning pathways through our independent schools, specialist alternative provision, and rich vocational curriculum including Sports, Land Based Studies, Motor Mechanics, Construction, Creative Digital, Catering, Creative Arts, and Adventure.

Our staff build strong, trusting relationships with learners and their families, offering flexible, safe learning environments where young people can grow, achieve, and thrive. If you are passionate about helping learners overcome challenges and reach their potential, we'd love to hear from you.

What You'll Be Doing

Deliver engaging, personalised learning to small groups or on a 1:1 basis across hubs within your locality.
Adapt activities and curriculum content to meet the needs of young people with a wide range of SEN.
Build positive, nurturing relationships and advocate for learners' needs.
Involve learners and their families in planning, decision‑making, and progress reviews.
Follow safeguarding, health & safety, and organisational policies to maintain a safe learning environment.
Support assessments, progress tracking, report writing, and EHCP‑related documentation.
Work collaboratively with Learning Managers to gather information and maintain accurate records.
Contribute to curriculum development within your subject area and actively engage in CPD.
Carry out additional duties reasonable for the role as directed by your line manager.
Please note: This role requires regular travel between sites. A valid driving licence and access to a vehicle are essential.

About You

We're looking for someone who brings both professional expertise and a positive, compassionate approach.

Essential Skills & Experience

Qualified Teacher Status (QTS)
Strong understanding of adapting curriculum and practice for pupils with SEN
Clear knowledge of safeguarding and child protection
Experience supporting young people with anxiety and diverse learning needs
Ability to build trust, rapport, and positive relationships
Understanding of visual and structured teaching strategies
Creativity, flexibility, resilience, and a solution‑focused mindset
Why Join Us

You'll be part of a supportive, forward‑thinking team that values creativity, collaboration and the belief that every child deserves the chance to thrive. Your work will directly shape the learning journeys of young people who need a teacher who truly sees them, understands them and champions their potential.

How to apply?

If you need any assistance or would like any more information please contact Chantelle at (url removed)

Successful applicants will be subject to pre-employment safeguarding checks including an enhanced disclosure and barring service (DBS) check. 

The post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 and the Group is therefore permitted to ask job applicants to declare all convictions and cautions (including those which are "spent" unless they are "protected" under the DBS filtering rules) in order to assess their suitability to work with children. 

The Group is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of the children and young adults in our care and is a disability confident and equal opportunities employer.

This advert could be taken down at any point in time without prior notice if the position is filled. 

Please note that candidates that are shortlisted might be subject to an online search. 

All applicants will require the appropriate qualifications and training for this role. Please see the FAQ’s on the Teaching Personnel website for details.

All pay rates quoted will be inclusive of 12.07% statutory holiday pay. This advert is for a temporary position. In some cases, the option to make this role permanent may become available at a later date.

Teaching Personnel is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. We undertake safeguarding checks on all workers in accordance with DfE statutory guidance ‘Keeping Children Safe in Education’ this may also include an online search as part of our due diligence on shortlisted applicants.

We offer all our registered candidates FREE child protection and prevent duty training. All candidates must undertake or have undertaken a valid enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check. Full assistance provided.

For details of our privacy policy, please visit the Teaching Personnel website

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