SEN Teacher

Job Description

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SEN Teacher

Specialist Provision - Underwood & Ilkeston Learning Hubs

Location: Underwood & Ilkeston (Mansfield locality) Contract: Permanent, Full-Time, Term Time Only (39 weeks) Hours: 40 hours per week Salary: M1-M6 (£32,916 - £45,352 per annum)

Reed Education is working with a well-established specialist SEN provision to recruit a dedicated and compassionate SEN Teacher to support learners across learning hubs in the Underwood and Ilkeston area.

This role is ideal for a teacher who is passionate about inclusion and committed to helping young people overcome barriers to learning through personalised, flexible and relationship-led education.

About the Provision

The provision supports children and young people aged 7-19 who face challenges engaging in mainstream education. Learners access highly personalised pathways through specialist learning hubs and a broad vocational curriculum that may include areas such as sports, land-based studies, construction, motor mechanics, creative arts, digital media, catering and outdoor learning.

The focus is on restoring confidence, improving engagement and enabling learners to thrive academically, socially and emotionally.

The Role

As an SEN Teacher, you will deliver engaging, tailored learning programmes to small groups or on a 1:1 basis, adapting curriculum content to meet a wide range of SEN needs.

You’ll work closely with Learning Managers and colleagues to ensure each learner receives consistent, high-quality support in a safe, nurturing environment.

Key Responsibilities

• Deliver personalised teaching across learning hubs within your locality
• Adapt curriculum content to meet diverse SEN needs
• Advocate for learners and involve them in planning and reviews
• Maintain safeguarding, health & safety and organisational standards
• Support assessments, progress tracking, reporting and EHCP documentation
• Collaborate with Learning Managers to gather learner information and maintain records
• Contribute to curriculum development and continuous professional development
• Undertake additional reasonable duties as required

Please note: Regular travel between sites is required. A full UK driving licence and access to a vehicle are essential.

About You

You will be a reflective, resilient and solution-focused practitioner who brings both professional expertise and genuine care for young people.

Essential Skills & Experience

• Qualified Teacher Status (QTS)
• Strong understanding of adapting teaching for pupils with SEN
• Clear knowledge of safeguarding and child protection
• Experience supporting learners with anxiety and varied learning needs
• Ability to build rapport and positive relationships
• Experience using visual, structured and flexible teaching strategies
• Creative, adaptable and learner-centred approach

Why Apply?

You’ll join a supportive, forward-thinking organisation that values collaboration, creativity and positive outcomes for young people. This is an opportunity to shape the educational journeys of learners who need teachers that truly understand them and champion their potential.

Please note, successful applicants will undergo pre-employment safeguarding checks, including an enhanced DBS check.

Reed Education is deeply committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young adults. xwzovoh We are proud to be a disability confident and equal opportunities employer.