SEN Teacher of Physical Education
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Job Summary
SEN Teacher SEMH (Secondary)
Full-time Long-term opportunity
We are supporting a specialist SEMH secondary setting to recruit an SEN Teacher to join their established team working with young people aged 1118.
This is a small purpose-built provision with a strong emphasis on character development emotional regulation and long-term outcomes for pupils with Social Emotional and Mental Health needs.
The Setting
The school supports a small cohort of pupils allowing for genuinely personalised education and strong relationships. The ethos centres on nurturing potential improving quality of life and helping young people re-engage with education in a meaningful way.
Staff work within a clear values framework focused on community relationships trust aspiration and personal development.
Requirements
The Role
This role would suit a secondary-trained teacher SEN teacher or primary-trained teacher who is confident working with secondary-aged pupils with SEMH needs.
You will deliver a core curriculum at KS3 and KS4 supporting pupils to achieve qualifications ranging from Entry Level through to Level 1 GCSE or Level 2 equivalents depending on need and pathway.
Alongside subject delivery the role includes contributing to personal development PSHE careers and character-based learning supporting pupils wider development beyond academics.
Key Responsibilities
Plan and deliver engaging differentiated lessons for pupils with SEMH needs
Support pupils to achieve recognised qualifications appropriate to their ability
Deliver personal development PSHE careers and character education sessions
Maintain a calm consistent approach during periods of dysregulation
Use de-escalation strategies to support emotional regulation and learning
Build strong relationships with pupils families and colleagues
Contribute to a collaborative values-led staff team
Essential Skills & Experience
Qualified Teacher Status (QTS) or equivalent
Experience teaching secondary-aged pupils
Strong behaviour management rooted in relationship-building
Calm emotionally intelligent and resilient approach
Commitment to inclusive education and pupil wellbeing
Desirable Experience
Experience working in SEMH or alternative provision
Practical knowledge of de-escalation strategies
Familiarity with frameworks such as:
Emotion coaching
Nurture principles
Zones of Regulation
Willingness to adapt curriculum to meet complex needs
Benefits
Whats On Offer
Small class sizes and high staff-to-pupil ratios
Supportive values-driven leadership
Opportunity to shape curriculum and learning experiences
A role with real impact on young peoples lives
Required Skills:
Differentiated lesson planning & delivery Assessment for learning Positive behaviour support Individualised curriculum adaptation Multi-agency collaboration Communication expertise Safeguarding & pastoral care Data & record keeping Assistive technology proficiency Teamwork & coaching Reflective practice & CPD
Required Education:
Postgraduate qualification or accredited training in SEND (e.g. National Award for SEN Coordination Autism Education Trust dyslexia/SpLD or SEMH specialism).Proficiency in alternative/augmentative communication methodsMakaton PECS AAC using evidence-based interventions such as TEACCH SCERTS or Positive Behaviour in Team-Teach MAPA or similar de-escalation and safe-handling with assistive ed-tech tools and adaptive software
Company Industry
IT Services and IT Consulting
Key Skills
- Experience Working With Students
- Sports Coaching
- Physical Education
- Classroom Management
- Behavior Management
- Classroom Experience
- Lesson Planning
- Physiology Knowledge
- Special Education
- Special Needs
- Teaching
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