Sen Teacher in Bury St Edmunds

Are you a resilient, compassionate, and dedicated teacher with a passion for supporting young people who face barriers to learning?

Do you thrive on building positive relationships and helping students with challenging behaviours develop the skills, confidence, and resilience they need to succeed?

• Teaching Personnel is seeking a committed
• Specialist SEN Teacher to support students across the

Bury St Edmunds area .

This is a fantastic opportunity to make a genuine difference to the lives of young people who require additional support, guidance, and understanding to reach their full potential.

As a Specialist SEN Teacher, you will work with students who exhibit a range of challenging behaviours, often linked to social, emotional, and mental health (SEMH) needs, autism, or other additional learning requirements.

Your role will be centred around creating a safe, structured, and supportive environment where students can re-engage with education and experience success.

You will

• Deliver engaging and differentiated lessons that meet the individual needs of learners.
• Build trusting relationships with students and act as a positive role model.
• Use effective behaviour management strategies to support positive outcomes and encourage engagement.
• Help students develop emotional regulation, social skills, confidence, and independence.
• Foster a calm, nurturing learning environment where students feel understood, respected, and valued.
• Work collaboratively with teaching assistants, pastoral teams, parents, and external professionals to ensure the best outcomes for each student.
• Celebrate progress, no matter how small, and encourage students to believe in their own abilities.

At Teaching Personnel, we recognise the life-changing impact that dedicated SEN professionals have on young people's futures.

We are committed to supporting our teachers every step of the way.

We offer

• Competitive rates of pay.
• Flexible opportunities including long-term, short-term, and permanent positions.
• Ongoing training and professional development.
• A supportive network of SEN and SEMH professionals.
• The opportunity to have a meaningful impact on students who need it most.
• The chance to help young people build confidence, develop positive behaviours, and achieve their personal goals.

We are keen to hear from teachers who

• Hold relevant teaching qualifications (ECTs, NQTs, and experienced teachers are all encouraged to apply).
• Have experience working with students displaying challenging behaviours, SEMH needs, or additional learning requirements.
• Are calm, patient, and resilient in their approach.
• Have strong behaviour management skills and the ability to de-escalate challenging situations.
• Are passionate about supporting vulnerable young people and helping them succeed.
• Can adapt their teaching style to meet a range of complex needs.
• Have excellent communication and teamwork skills.
• Hold a full UK driving licence and have access to their own transport, as travel across the local area may be required.

Every day brings an opportunity to change a life.

If you're passionate about helping young people overcome challenges, re-engage with learning, and achieve success both inside and outside of the classroom, we'd love to hear from you.

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 Df E statutory guidance 'Keeping Children Safe in Education' this may also include an online search as part of our due diligence on shortlisted applicants.

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