SEN Specialist Teacher Suitable to NQT New
Location: Ware, Hertfordshire
Job Type: Permanent | Full Time
Post Date: 19/03/2026
Suitable to NQT: Yes
Academics are proud to be working in partnership with a specialist SEN school in Ware to recruit a dedicated and compassionate SEN Specialist Teacher. This is a rewarding opportunity to join a nurturing SEMH setting, supporting pupils who benefit from a trauma-informed, relationship-focused approach to learning.
This role is ideal for an experienced SEN teacher or nurture practitioner who is passionate about helping pupils with Social, Emotional and Mental Health needs re‑engage with education, build emotional resilience, and achieve both academically and personally.
Responsibilities
* Deliver high-quality, nurture-based teaching to small groups and on a 1:1 basis
* Support pupils with SEMH needs, focusing on emotional regulation and positive behaviour strategies
* Apply trauma-informed and attachment-aware practices consistently
* Plan and deliver personalised learning aligned to individual EHCP outcomes
* Work collaboratively with SENCOs, pastoral teams, therapists and external professionals
* Create a calm, structured and predictable classroom environment where pupils feel safe and valued
You will play a pivotal role in building strong, trusting relationships that enable pupils to develop confidence, self-regulation and a renewed enthusiasm for learning.
Ideal Candidate
* Hold QTS or QTLS (desirable), or have substantial experience within an SEN setting
* Have proven experience supporting pupils with PMLD, SLD, trauma or behavioural needs
* Demonstrate resilience, patience and consistency
* Be skilled in building positive, restorative relationships
* Be able to commute to Ware
* Be committed to inclusive education and pupil wellbeing
What the School Offers
* Small class sizes with excellent staff‑to‑pupil ratios
* A supportive and experienced SEN team
* A strong focus on staff wellbeing within the education and training sector
* High-quality CPD in SEMH, nurture and trauma-informed practice
* A genuinely meaningful opportunity to make a lasting difference
If you are a SEN Specialist Teacher seeking a fulfilling role in a specialist SEN education and training setting in Ware, we would love to hear from you.
Apply today and join a school where nurture, relationships and wellbeing are truly at the heart of everything they do.
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