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SEN Teacher

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Guildford
Salary
£34,000 – £44,333 a year
Location
Guildford, England

SEN Teacher

Pay: £34,000 - £44,333 per year

Passionate About Teaching Join Our Client's Therapeutic Education Team!

Are you an enthusiastic, creative Teacher looking for a unique and rewarding role Do you have Qualified Teacher Status (QTS) and a passion for working with young people If so, this could be the perfect opportunity for you!

Our client is looking for a dedicated and adaptable Teacher to join their therapeutic education team, where animals, nature, and outdoor learning play a key role in helping children and young people engage with education. You don't need prior experience in secondary education, what matters is a confident, innovative approach to cross-curricular teaching!

About Our Client

Our client is a leading therapy and learning provision, offering alternative and specialist education for children and young people with diverse needs. Their provision operates across three sites:

  • Shamley Green (Surrey)
  • Liss (Hampshire)
  • West Horsley (Surrey)

Due to expansion, they are often recruiting Teachers for more than one site, currently West Horsley and Shamley Green.

Why Join Our Client:

  • A truly unique role - teaching in an outdoor, farm-based setting with a strong emphasis on experiential and therapeutic education.
  • Small class sizes - working with young people in small group settings tailored to their individual learning needs.
  • A hands-on approach - be prepared to roll up your sleeves and engage in farm-based activities, animal care, and practical outdoor learning.
  • A collaborative team - working alongside multi-disciplinary professionals in education, therapy, and animal-assisted interventions.
  • The opportunity to shape learning - this is a senior role, giving you the chance to co-design and deliver a bespoke curriculum.
  • A supportive and rewarding environment - help young people develop confidence, skills, and a love for learning.

The Role:

  • Delivering creative, cross-curricular education for learners aged 11 - 17 in a therapeutic setting.
  • Designing and implementing individualised learning programmes based on students' Education and Care Plans.
  • Overseeing education attainment and ensuring learning is embedded across the provision.
  • Supporting and mentoring staff to integrate education into all aspects of their therapeutic approach.
  • Using the farm, animals, and outdoor spaces to support engagement and wellbeing.
  • Helping young people work towards academic and personal development goals through innovative and experiential learning.

Who They're Looking For:

  • Qualified Teacher Status (QTS).
  • At least one year of SEN teaching experience (or experience with vulnerable young people).
  • A creative and flexible teaching approach - this role requires thinking outside the box!
  • Experience with animals or equine learning is beneficial but not essential.
  • A strong understanding of safeguarding and working with young people with social, emotional, and mental health needs.
  • A team player who is resilient, adaptable, and passionate about making a difference.

Additional Responsibilities:

  • Develop, lead, and monitor education provision across the setting.
  • Support junior education staff and oversee curriculum development.
  • Ensure compliance with safeguarding, risk assessments, and policies.
  • Collaborate with multi-disciplinary professionals to support young people holistically.

How to Apply:

  • Click apply and you will be redirect to our client's website - all applications need to be submitted through their website.
  • Shortlisted candidates will be invited to watch an introduction video about the role and attend an initial Teams interview.
  • If successful, candidates complete a further information application form and attend a trial day at one of our client's sites.
  • Pre-application visits are not possible, but they encourage you to research their approach on their website.
  • They are committed to safeguarding - all positions are subject to DBS and reference checks.

Join our client in making a meaningful impact on young lives through innovative education and therapeutic learning!

APPLY NOW ON OUR CLIENT'S WEBSITE!

They may choose to close the recruitment earlier than the deadline, upon receiving a sufficient number of candidates.


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