Sen Teacher

Newly Qualified Teacher (QTS) - Graduate Teaching Opportunity

Contract: Full-Time, Term-Time Only
Salary: Competitive Daily Rate / Paid to Scale
Start Date: September 2026

Have you recently completed your teaching degree and achieved Qualified Teacher Status (QTS)?

Are you looking for your first teaching role in a supportive environment where you can develop your skills, build confidence, and positively impact the lives of young people?

Teaching Personnel is working alongside a specialist SEN and SEMH provision in Bridgend to recruit enthusiastic and ambitious graduate teachers who are ready to begin their teaching journey.

This is the perfect opportunity for newly qualified teachers seeking valuable experience within specialist education while receiving ongoing support from an experienced team of teaching and pastoral professionals.

The provision supports pupils aged 6-19 years with a range of additional learning needs, including:

• Social, Emotional and Mental Health (SEMH) needs
• Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD)
• ADHD
• Learning difficulties and additional learning needs (ALN)
• Behavioural and emotional challenges
• Communication and interaction needs

The school is committed to providing a nurturing, inclusive, and structured learning environment where every pupil is encouraged to achieve success both academically and personally.

As a Graduate Teacher with QTS, you will:

• Deliver engaging and tailored lessons that meet individual pupil needs.
• Support students who may face barriers to learning.
• Develop your behaviour management and classroom leadership skills.
• Build positive and trusting relationships with pupils.
• Work closely with experienced teachers, SEN specialists, and support staff.
• Help students develop confidence, independence, and resilience.
• Gain specialist SEN and SEMH experience that will strengthen your long-term teaching career.

Whether your goal is to progress within mainstream education, specialist education, pastoral leadership, or SEN teaching, this role will provide invaluable experience and professional development.

We welcome applications from graduates who:

• Have recently achieved or are about to achieve Qualified Teacher Status (QTS).
• Are passionate about supporting young people to reach their potential.
• Are resilient, proactive, and eager to learn.
• Have excellent communication and relationship-building skills.
• Want to gain experience working with SEN and SEMH pupils.
• Are looking for a role that combines teaching with meaningful pastoral support.

Previous SEN experience is not essential. Full support, guidance, and training will be provided.

Fantastic first teaching role for ECTs and recent graduates

Develop specialist SEN and SEMH teaching skills

Ongoing professional development and training

Supportive leadership team and experienced mentors

Opportunity to secure a long-term or permanent teaching position

Make a genuine impact on the lives of children and young people