SEN Teacher – Independent Special School

About the role

Join Red Kite School, an independent specialist school for young people aged 11‑18 with Social, Emotional and Mental Health needs. As a SEN Teacher you will create engaging, personalised lessons that remove barriers to learning and help each pupil build confidence for life beyond school.

Key responsibilities

• Plan and deliver creative lessons tailored to individual learning needs.
• Develop, monitor and review personalised learning plans, including IEPs and behaviour support strategies.
• Build trusting relationships with pupils, teaching assistants, therapists, families and external professionals.
• Promote positive behaviour through consistency, understanding and high expectations.
• Safeguard pupil wellbeing and contribute to a nurturing, inclusive classroom environment.

Required profile

• Qualified Teacher Status (QTS) or equivalent.
• Passion for inclusive education and supporting pupils with additional needs.
• Resilient, calm and confident when working with diverse learning requirements.
• Excellent communicator who thrives in a multidisciplinary team.
• Experience in SEN, Autism, SEMH or specialist education is highly desirable, though mainstream teachers are encouraged to apply.

Required skills

What we offer

• Competitive salary up to £45,000 per annum.
• Permanent, term‑time only contract with a supportive professional development programme.
• Collaborative environment with access to specialist therapists and external experts.
• Opportunity to make a tangible difference in the lives of young people with complex needs.