SEN English Teacher

Exciting Opportunity : SEN English Teacher – Barnsley

Location:

Barnsley

Salary: £27,456 – £43,014 (dependent on experience and qualifications)

Position Type:
Full-Time, Permanent

Sector : SEN / Therapeutic Education

Leader Group is proud to be partnering with a leading Therapeutic Education Service to recruit an enthusiastic and skilled SEN English Teacher to join their dedicated team in Barnsley.

We are seeking a passionate and creative English Teacher to deliver engaging and accessible lessons for students with a variety of Special Educational Needs (SEN), including Social, Emotional and Mental Health (SEMH) challenges, communication difficulties, and trauma-related behaviours.

As part of a nurturing, multidisciplinary team, your role will involve :

• Planning and teaching inspiring English lessons across Key Stages, tailored to individual learning needs.
• Supporting pupils in developing literacy, comprehension, and confidence in spoken and written communication.
• Providing constructive feedback to guide progress and celebrate achievement.
• Creating a positive, therapeutic learning environment where every child feels valued and safe.
• Working collaboratively with support staff and therapists to ensure holistic progress for each learner.

We’re looking for someone who is :

• Qualified– holding QTS or QTLS (essential).
• Experienced in SEN, SEMH, or alternative provision settings.
• Passionate about supporting students who may have experienced barriers to learning.
• Empathetic and patient, with a commitment to inclusive, trauma-informed practice.
• Collaborative, with a team-oriented mindset and a desire to contribute to a positive school culture.

As part of this respected therapeutic education provider, you’ll be part of a compassionate and values-driven community that prioritises wellbeing and professional growth. You’ll enjoy :

• Enhanced NEST pension scheme
• Fully funded training and professional qualifications
• Enhanced maternity and paternity pay
• Blue Light discount card
• Comprehensive wellbeing and employee assistance support
• Staff referral bonus scheme
• Life assurance for added security

A supportive, innovative environment where your expertise and ideas truly matter

This co-educational provision caters for pupils aged 5–17 who have not thrived in mainstream education and benefit from a more personalised, therapeutic approach. The school’s mission is to nurture confidence, curiosity and resilience, combining academic excellence with emotional wellbeing.

Every student is supported through a tailored curriculum, small class sizes, and a strong focus on communication, creativity and care. The team works together to ensure each learner is equipped with the skills and self-belief to achieve their potential — both in and beyond the classroom.

If you are passionate about transforming young lives and want to teach where compassion and creativity come first — we’d love to hear from you.

Apply today and become part of an inspiring team that’s changing futures through education, care and connection