Special Needs Teacher

Salary: £28,000 - £39,000 per annum (dependent on qualifications and experience)

Contract:

Full-Time, Permanent

Start Date:

September 2026

We are currently recruiting on behalf of a new provision seeking an enthusiastic, committed and resilient teacher to join our team and play a key role in establishing an exciting new specialist provision for young people with Autism and Social, Emotional and Mental Health (SEMH) needs.

This is a unique opportunity for either a qualified teacher or an exceptional unqualified teacher with relevant experience and the passion, skills and determination to make a meaningful difference in the lives of young people. The successful candidate will help shape and develop a nurturing, engaging and highly personalised learning environment from the ground up.

The provision is designed around practical, hands-on and outdoor learning experiences that engage students who may have struggled in more traditional educational settings. Learning will be highly personalised, relationship-based and focused on developing confidence, independence and essential life skills.

• Deliver engaging and meaningful learning experiences for students with Autism and SEMH needs.
• Support the development of a brand-new specialist provision.
• Plan and deliver practical, project-based and outdoor learning opportunities.
• Build positive relationships with students, families and external professionals.
• Create a safe, supportive and inclusive learning environment.
• Contribute to curriculum development and help establish the culture and ethos of the provision.

• Experience working with young people with Autism and/or SEMH needs.
• A strong commitment to inclusive education and improving outcomes for vulnerable learners.
• Creativity, resilience and a solution-focused approach.
• Excellent relationship-building and communication skills.
• The ability to engage students through practical and experiential learning.

• Outdoor education, forest school, adventure learning or similar approaches.
• Design and Technology.
• Art and creative subjects.
• Vocational, practical or skills-based teaching.
• Alternative provision or specialist education settings.

• The opportunity to help create and shape a new specialist provision.
• A supportive and collaborative working environment.
• Ongoing professional development opportunities.
• The chance to make a genuine and lasting impact on young people’s lives.

You must have a clear DBS certificate to be considered for this role. If you do not have one Supply Star Recruitment can support you in obtaining one.

If you have a CV that showcases your experience working in the education sector, care sector or in a similar capacity, please send it for consideration.