SEN Teacher of Physical Education

SEN Teacher – SEMH (Secondary)

Full-time | Long-term opportunity

We are supporting a specialist SEMH secondary setting to recruit an SEN Teacher to join their established team working with young people aged 11–18 .

This is a small, purpose-built provision with a strong emphasis on character development, emotional regulation, and long-term outcomes for pupils with Social, Emotional and Mental Health needs.

The Setting

The school supports a small cohort of pupils , allowing for genuinely personalised education and strong relationships. The ethos centres on nurturing potential, improving quality of life, and helping young people re-engage with education in a meaningful way.

Staff work within a clear values framework focused on community, relationships, trust, aspiration, and personal development.

Requirements

The Role

This role would suit a secondary-trained teacher, SEN teacher, or primary-trained teacher who is confident working with secondary-aged pupils with SEMH needs.

You will deliver a core curriculum at KS3 and KS4 , supporting pupils to achieve qualifications ranging from Entry Level through to Level 1, GCSE or Level 2 equivalents , depending on need and pathway.

Alongside subject delivery, the role includes contributing to personal development, PSHE, careers and character-based learning , supporting pupils’ wider development beyond academics.

Key Responsibilities

• Plan and deliver engaging, differentiated lessons for pupils with SEMH needs
  

• Support pupils to achieve recognised qualifications appropriate to their ability
  

• Deliver personal development, PSHE, careers, and character education sessions
  

• Maintain a calm, consistent approach during periods of dysregulation
  

• Use de-escalation strategies to support emotional regulation and learning
  

• Build strong relationships with pupils, families, and colleagues
  

• Contribute to a collaborative, values-led staff team
  

Essential Skills & Experience

• Qualified Teacher Status (QTS) or equivalent
  

• Experience teaching secondary-aged pupils
  

• Strong behaviour management rooted in relationship-building
  

• Calm, emotionally intelligent, and resilient approach
  

• Commitment to inclusive education and pupil wellbeing
  

Desirable Experience

• Experience working in SEMH or alternative provision
  

• Practical knowledge of de-escalation strategies
  

• Familiarity with frameworks such as:
  

  • Emotion coaching
    

  • Nurture principles
    

  • Zones of Regulation
    

• Willingness to adapt curriculum to meet complex needs
  

Benefits

What’s On Offer

• Small class sizes and high staff-to-pupil ratios
  

• Supportive, values-driven leadership
  

• Opportunity to shape curriculum and learning experiences
  

• A role with real impact on young people’s lives