Location: Ilford, London Borough of Redbridge
School Type: Pupil Refferal Unit
Start Date: ASAP / Next Term
Contract: Full-time (Long-term to Permanent)
Salary: MPS/UPS (dependent on experience)
Tradewind Recruitment is working with a specialist SEN client school in Ilford, Redbridge, to recruit a dedicated and resilient SEN Teacher to work with pupils with Social, Emotional and Mental Health (SEMH) needs.
This provision supports secondary-aged pupils who have struggled in mainstream settings and benefit from a highly structured, therapeutic and nurturing environment. The school places a strong emphasis on emotional regulation, behaviour support, and positive relationships, helping students to re-engage with learning and achieve personal and academic success.
The Role:
Plan and deliver engaging, differentiated lessons for pupils with SEMH and additional needs
Create a calm, consistent and supportive classroom environment
Support pupils with emotional wellbeing, behaviour for learning and social development
Work collaboratively with teaching assistants, pastoral staff and external professionals
Contribute to personalised learning and behaviour support plans
The Ideal Candidate:
Qualified Teacher Status (QTS) or equivalent
Experience working with SEMH, SEN or in alternative provision (preferred but not essential)
Strong behaviour management skills and a trauma-informed approach
Patient, empathetic and resilient with a passion for supporting vulnerable learners
Confident in building positive, trusting relationships with pupils
The School Offers:
Small class sizes and high staff-to-student ratios
A strong pastoral and therapeutic approach
Supportive leadership and a collaborative staff team
Ongoing CPD and training in SEMH and behaviour support
A highly rewarding role making a meaningful difference to young people's lives
If you are an SEN Teacher looking for a role in a specialist setting that prioritises structure, wellbeing and positive outcomes, this opportunity in Redbridge could be ideal.
Apply today through Tradewind Recruitment to find out more