SEN Teacher – SEMH (Key Stage 3 & 4) Location: Telford Start Date: January (until Easter initially) Contract: Temporary / Fixed-term TARA Recruitment is working in partnership with a specialist secondary setting in Dawley to recruit a dedicated SEN Teacher to support pupils with Social, Emotional and Mental Health (SEMH) needs. This role involves teaching across the curriculum to students in Key Stage 3 and Key Stage 4. This is an excellent opportunity for a passionate and resilient teacher who is committed to making a positive impact on young people with additional needs. You the new SEN teacher Plan and deliver engaging, differentiated lessons across the curriculum to KS3 and KS4 pupils with SEMH needs; create a safe, structured, and supportive learning environment; adapt teaching strategies to meet individual education plans (EHCPs); manage behaviour positively using trauma-informed and restorative approaches; work collaboratively with teaching assistants, SENCOs, and pastoral staff; monitor and assess pupil progress, providing feedback and adapting support as needed; promote students’ emotional wellbeing, confidence, and social development. Essential Qualifications & Experience: Qualified Teacher Status (QTS) or equivalent teaching qualification; experience teaching pupils with SEN, particularly SEMH; strong classroom and behaviour management skills; experience working with Key Stage 3 and/or Key Stage 4; ability to teach across the curriculum; a patient, resilient, and empathetic approach. Desirable: Experience in specialist or alternative provision settings; knowledge of trauma-informed practice and de-escalation strategies; Team Teach or similar behaviour management training. Why Apply: Opportunity to make a meaningful difference in a specialist SEN setting; support from an experienced recruitment consultant at TARA Recruitment; initial contract until Easter with the potential for extension. If you are keen on the opportunity of the SEN teacher and wish to be considered for this role, please send your most current CV to and we will follow up at the earliest opportunity. I look forward to hearing from you