SEN Teacher

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:

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• Shamley Green (Surrey)
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• Liss (Hampshire)
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• West Horsley (Surrey)
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Due to expansion, they are often recruiting Teachers for more than one site, currently West Horsley and Shamley Green.

Why Join Our Client:

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

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

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

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

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