SEN Teacher – Trauma Informed Pathway (SEMH)

About the role

We are seeking an exceptional, relationship‑centred SEN Teacher to lead a brand‑new Trauma Informed Pathway for pupils with Social, Emotional and Mental Health (SEMH) needs. Working in a therapeutic setting, you will help a small group of 6‑8 pupils re‑engage with education, strengthen emotional regulation and achieve meaningful outcomes.

Key responsibilities

• Lead the educational provision within the new Trauma Informed Pathway.
• Plan and deliver highly personalised learning programmes for pupils with significant barriers to education.
• Collaborate with therapeutic practitioners to align learning, SEMH development and intervention planning.
• Help shape and develop the provision from the ground up, contributing to a trauma‑informed, relational culture.
• Provide ongoing support and supervision to pupils, fostering safety, understanding and success.

Required profile

• Outstanding classroom practitioner with experience of SEMH needs.
• Qualified Trauma Informed Practitioner, or willing to undertake training on appointment.
• Understanding of trauma‑informed, attachment‑aware, nurture and relational approaches.
• Belief that behaviour is communication, responding with empathy, consistency and professionalism.
• Commitment to inclusion, safeguarding and rebuilding trust in learning.

Required skills

• Trauma Informed Practitioner qualification (or willingness to train).

What we offer

• Opportunity to develop and shape an innovative Trauma Informed Pathway.
• Funded Trauma Informed Practitioner training where required.
• Leadership development and whole‑school impact opportunities.
• Supportive leadership team and multidisciplinary colleagues.
• Fortnightly teacher supervision and on‑site HR Advisor who is a Mental Health First Aider.
• Membership of Benenden Healthcare, confidential counselling and wellbeing support.