SEN Teacher

Teaching Personnel; Yeovil; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job description

Are you a passionate, committed teacher ready to make a meaningful difference? Whether you're already working in a special school or looking to transition from a mainstream setting, we welcome your experience, energy, and fresh perspective.

We are looking for a dedicated SEN Teacher to join our team from September 2025, supporting children with social, emotional and mental health (SEMH) needs in a nurturing and therapeutic school environment.

You’ll be joining a supportive, close-knit team who are deeply committed to helping every pupil achieve their full potential—academically, socially, and emotionally. We work with small class sizes, personalised learning, and a whole-child approach.

We welcome applications from:

• Experienced SEN teachers
• ECTs with a passion for inclusive education
• Mainstream teachers looking to make the move into SEN – training and support will be provided

What we’re looking for:

• A qualified teacher (QTS) with a genuine interest in SEN
• The ability to create engaging, differentiated lessons
• Patience, resilience, and a nurturing approach to behaviour
• A strong team player with excellent communication skills
• A willingness to learn, reflect, and grow in a specialist setting

In return, we offer:

• A highly supportive and welcoming staff team
• Opportunities for permanent and temporary employment
• Ongoing CPD
• A creative, flexible curriculum designed around pupils’ needs
• Small class sizes and excellent adult-to-pupil ratios
• A chance to make a real and lasting impact on the lives of young people

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.

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