Job Description
SEN PE Teacher | Horsham | September 2026
Job title: PE teacher – SEN specialist and mainstream settings
Location: Crawley and Horsham, West Sussex
Contract: Full-time, long-term and permanent
Salary: £31,000 - £38,000 per year
Start date: Immediate start available, and September 2026
Agency: Teaching Personnel
Teaching Personnel is recruiting full-time physical education (PE) teachers for both SEN specialist schools and SEMH provisions in Horsham. Whether you are an experienced PE specialist with a background in adaptive or inclusive sport, or a qualified secondary PE teacher looking for your next move, we have roles available for September 2026.
In our SEN settings, you will be working with pupils who have a wide range of needs including autism, SEMH, and learning disabilities, adapting your lessons to make sport and physical activity accessible and enjoyable for every individual.
What the role involves
* Planning and delivering engaging, differentiated PE lessons across a range of year groups and ability levels.
* Adapting activities, equipment and expectations to make physical education accessible for pupils with additional needs.
* Delivering lessons in line with the national curriculum for PE and any specialist frameworks used in SEN settings.
* Promoting physical wellbeing, confidence and teamwork through a positive, inclusive approach.
* Contributing to extracurricular sporting provision, fixtures and events where applicable.
* Collaborating with SENCOs and support staff to plan effectively for pupils with EHCPs.
What we are looking for
* Qualified Teacher Status (QTS) or equivalent, with PE as a subject specialism.
* Experience teaching PE, ideally with some exposure to SEN or inclusive sport.
* Knowledge of adaptive PE techniques and how to modify activities for pupils with additional needs.
* An energetic, positive classroom presence with strong behaviour management skills.
* Full-time availability from either an immediate start or September 2026.
What you will gain
* Competitive salary + SEN Allowance (see above).
* Long-term and permanent opportunities with well-resourced, supportive schools.
* Access to CPD in adaptive PE, SEN inclusion and behaviour management.
* A dedicated Teaching Personnel consultant who will match you with the right school.
Apply now for further information.
All applicants will require the appropriate qualifications and training for this role. Please see the FAQ’s on the Teaching Personnel website for details.All pay rates quoted will be inclusive of 12.07% statutory holiday pay. This advert is for a temporary position. In some cases, the option to make this role permanent may become available at a later date.Teaching Personnel is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. We undertake safeguarding checks on all workers in accordance with DfE statutory guidance ‘Keeping Children Safe in Education’ this may also include an online search as part of our due diligence on shortlisted applicants.We offer all our registered candidates FREE child protection and prevent duty training. All candidates must undertake or have undertaken a valid enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check. Full assistance provided.For details of our privacy policy, please visit the Teaching Personnel website.