SEN Teacher

Location: Somerby Ward

We believe in giving you more time to do the things you love outside of work Position:

SEN Teacher

Location:

The Grange Therapeutic School, Knossington, Oakham LE15 8LY
Salary: £39,000.00 per annum (not pro rata)

Hours:

37.5 hours per week Rota:
Monday to Thursday 8.30am 4.30pm, Friday 8.30am 4.00pm

Contract:

Permanent, Term Time Only Start:
October 2026 UK applicants only. This role does not offer sponsorship. About the Role Do you want to make a genuine difference in the lives of children?

If youre a qualified teacher with a real passion for inclusive practice, therapeutic learning, and building confidence through meaningful support, wed love to hear from you. Were currently seeking aSEN Teacher based in Wakefieldto join a dedicated team where compassion, structure, and commitment genuinely matter. At the heart of this role is something simple:helping learners feel safe, understood, and able to succeed.

Youll work with pupils who may face complex barriers to learning, and youll be supported by a wider team to deliver personalised education and care that helps them move forward academically, socially, and emotionally. What youll be doing Planning and delivering tailored teaching that meets the needs of learners with SEND, using approaches that can be individualised and adapted quickly. Creating engaging, practical learning experiences that build communication, independence, resilience, and real-world skills.

Working closely with support staff(including Teaching Assistants and other professionals) to ensure consistency across lessons and care routines. Contributing to Education, Health and Care (EHC) planning and supporting progress towards individual targets. Using assessment and feedback to monitor learning, identify barriers early, and shape the next steps. Supporting positive behaviour and emotional wellbeingthrough clear routines, relationship-based strategies, and de-escalation when needed. Collaborating with external professionals as required to ensure learning remains aligned with each learners needs.

Maintaining high standards of safeguarding, record-keeping, and professional practice. What you will bring Youre aqualified teacher(or currently working towards qualified status) with an understanding of SEND and the impact of barriers to learning. Experience in teaching learners with complex needs, including barriers around communication, behaviour, sensory needs, learning difficulties, or emotional regulation. Confident in building trusting relationships and creating calm, structured learning environments.

You can think flexibly adapting plans, learning resources, and strategies to meet learners where they are. Communicate clearly and work well as part of a team, valuing the contributions of colleagues across education and care. Youre committed to safeguarding and understand your responsibilities in protecting and promoting the welfare of children and vulnerable adults. What you will bring Because here, you wont simply be teaching lessons, youll be changing lives.

Youll help young people recognise their potential, develop the skills they need for greater independence, and experience success in ways that are meaningful to them. If youre ready to bring your passion, creativity and expertise to a school that genuinely believes every young person can achieve, wed love to hear from you. Apply today and take the next step towards a role where the difference you make truly matters.

About Us The Grange Therapeutic School is an independent school in Leicestershire for pupils aged 818 with social, emotional, and mental health needs or autism. Set in a Victorian country house with access to woods and lakes, the school provides a personalised curriculum that develops academic, social, and emotional skills. Pupils benefit from creative indoor and outdoor learning experiences, tailored to their interests, to reignite engagement and foster independence.

The Grange empowers every young person to discover their potential, enjoy success, and prepare for life Acorn Education offers rewarding careers and meaningful challenges while making a real difference in young peoples lives. As a leading UK provider of specialist education for children and young people with special educational needs, and part of Outcomes First Group, we deliver innovative, evidence-based approaches that support measurable progress and lasting impact.

We are really proud to say that in 2025 Outcomes First Group were officially certified as a Great Place to Work for the…