SEN Teacher

Location: St Leonards-on-Sea
Role: Full-time, Permanent
Start Date: ASAP or January 2026 (flexible)
Setting: SEMH School (Ages 5-16)
Ofsted: Outstanding

We are seeking a dedicated SEN Teacher to join an Outstanding SEMH (Social, Emotional, and Mental Health) school in St Leonards-on-Sea. This is a full-time permanent SEN Teacher role working with pupils aged 5-16 years who require a nurturing, structured, and consistent environment to thrive.

About the School:

• Rated Outstanding by Ofsted
• Specialist SEMH provision for children aged 5-16 years
• Strong therapeutic and holistic ethos
• Supportive, forward-thinking leadership team
• Excellent CPD and career progression opportunities

About the SEN Teacher Role:

• Deliver engaging, differentiated lessons to students with SEMH and additional needs
• Work closely with pastoral and therapeutic teams
• Support students\’ emotional well‑being and academic progress
• Be a consistent, calm, and resilient role model
• Engage in whole‑school life and contribute to a positive school culture

Requirements – SEN Teacher:

• QTS or equivalent UK teaching qualification (essential)
• Experience working in an SEMH or SEND setting is highly desirable
• Strong behaviour management and de‑escalation skills
• A calm, compassionate and resilient approach to teaching
• Commitment to long‑term, impactful teaching in a specialist setting

This SEN Teacher role offers:

• A permanent, full‑time opportunity in a highly regarded SEMH school
• Competitive salary (MPS/UPS + SEN Allowance)
• A strong, experienced support team around you
• Continued professional development in specialist education

If you\’re an enthusiastic SEN Teacher ready to make a difference to children who need it most, we would love to hear from you.

*Alternatively, if this job is not for you then please still get in touch with us for other roles or refer it to a friend who might be interested in this role!*

Term Time Teachers are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, therefore all applicants will be subject to a full face‑to‑face registration and an Enhanced DBS (Formerly known as CRB).