Sen Teacher in Nottingham

SEN Teacher

Location: Nottingham
Pay: Pay to Scale
Hours: Full-time
Contract: Temporary

About the Role

Connex Education are recruiting for a dedicated and enthusiastic SEN Teacher to join a specialist school in Nottingham supporting children and young people with a wide range of complex learning needs.

The successful candidate will be responsible for planning and delivering engaging, highly differentiated lessons that are tailored to the individual needs, abilities and learning styles of each pupil. You will work closely with experienced support staff and other professionals to create an accessible, nurturing and inclusive learning environment.

The school places a strong emphasis on communication, independence, resilience and preparing pupils for adulthood, with learning designed to develop both academic progress and essential life skills.

This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced SEN Teacher, or a mainstream teacher with a strong interest in special education, who is passionate about making learning accessible, building positive relationships and helping every young person reach their full potential.

About the School

• Specialist school in Nottingham for pupils aged 4–18 with a wide range of special educational needs and disabilities
• Highly personalised approach to learning, with curriculum pathways tailored to individual needs and abilities
• Strong focus on communication, independence, resilience and preparation for adulthood
• Curriculum designed to develop both academic skills and practical life skills, including opportunities to build confidence in the community and prepare for the world of work
• High expectations for all pupils, with individualised targets and progress celebrated throughout their learning journey
• Strong emphasis on quality-first teaching, personalised learning and making learning engaging and fun
• Pupils benefit from a range of specialist approaches and support, including sensory activities and individualised communication strategies
• Wide range of trips, visits and opportunities that help pupils develop confidence, independence and understanding of the wider world
• The school is committed to creating an environment where pupils feel happy, safe and secure
• A strong focus on supporting pupils to become as independent as possible and prepare for the next stage of their lives

Person Specification

To be considered for this role candidates must have / be able to demonstrate:

• Holding Qualified Teacher Status (QTS) proven by providing your Teacher Reference Number
• Experience of working as a teacher in a British curriculum school for a minimum of two terms since obtaining QTS.
• Full enhanced DBS certificate
• Completion of the Connex Education Onboarding Process
• The ability to show a genuine desire and passion for working as a teacher.
• A minimum of 2 school-based references

Desired But Not Essential

Previous experience teaching pupils with SEND or adapting lessons to meet a range of additional learning needs, would be highly advantageous.

Benefits of working with Connex Education

• Competitive rates of pay, paid weekly and ALWAYS paid directly from Connex Education and NEVER via umbrella companies / outsourced payroll.
• Access to work at large numbers of schools within academy trusts that work EXCLUSIVELY with Connex Education and NO other agencies.
• Exceptional personalised support and service from dedicated education sector recruitment professionals.
• Industry leading FREE CPD covering anything and everything education sector based via our Academize training platform.
• Access and auto entry into our frequent competitions and prize draws.
• Additional earning opportunities via our generous Refer a Friend scheme, details of which can be found here – https://connex-education.com/referrals/refer-a-colleague/

Protected characteristics statement

All offers are conditional upon satisfactory background checks, including a DBS check. All appointments will be made subject to a DBS check. Connex Education Partnership is committed to a policy of equal opportunities. We respect and value cultural and religious diversity and will not discriminate based on age, gender, sexual orientation, race, ethnic origin, religion, culture, marital status or disability. Everyone is assessed on merit alone. Connex Education Partnership is an employment agency and employment business.

Connex Education Partnership is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and candidates to share this commitment. We adhere to Safer Recruitment practices in line with Keeping Children Safe in Education (KCSIE), Working Together to Safeguard Children 2023, and other relevant legislation. All appointments are subject to rigorous pre-employment checks, including references and an enhanced DBS check.