Exciting Opportunity: SEN / English Teacher at a Leading Therapeutic Education Service in Coundon, Bishop Auckland
Location: Coundon, Bishop Auckland
Salary: £27,456 - £43,014
Position Type: Full-Time, Permanent
Sector: SEN / Therapeutic Education
About the Role: We are looking for a dedicated and enthusiastic English Teacher to join a specialist team supporting students with complex educational needs, including social, emotional and mental health challenges, communication difficulties, and trauma-related behaviours.
Responsibilities
* Teaching and supporting students with a range of special educational needs (SEN).
* Delivering engaging English lessons tailored to individual learning needs.
* Setting, marking and providing constructive feedback on assignments, homework, and assessments.
* Supporting pupils in gaining a strong command of spoken and written English, enabling them to communicate confidently and effectively.
Ideal Candidate
* Passionate about working with students with SEND.
* Experienced – ideally with at least 2 years in a SEND environment or similar provision.
* Qualified – QTS/QTLS is essential.
* Committed to creating a safe, inclusive and stimulating environment.
Why Join Us
* Enhanced NEST pension scheme
* Staff Referral Scheme
* Enhanced maternity and paternity pay
* Blue Light discount card
* Fully funded training & qualifications
* Enhanced pay scales based on experience and qualifications
* Comprehensive wellbeing support, including a wellbeing app and employee benefits scheme
* Life assurance for added peace of mind
About the School
This co-educational provision supports pupils aged 5–17 and offers a highly personalised education programme. The school is designed for students who have not thrived in mainstream settings and require a more therapeutic approach to learning. Many of our pupils have experienced trauma or have complex emotional and social difficulties. That’s why we go beyond the typical classroom, providing specialised interventions and a team-based approach to helping young people reach their potential.
If you are passionate about transforming the lives of young people and want to work in an environment that values compassion, teamwork and excellence — we would love to hear from you! Apply today and become part of something truly meaningful.
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