Specialist Teacher of SEND

Specialist Teacher of SEND
Salary: £46,586- £51,763
Location: South East England – mostly school based/ with some home working
Contract: Full-time, Permanentv

This Council is seeking an enthusiastic and experienced Specialist Teacher of SEND (SEMH focus) to join their growing, dynamic team.

You will play a pivotal role in providing expert support, advice, and guidance to schools, settings, families, and colleagues. Your work will directly impact the development of inclusive strategies, early identification of needs, effective interventions, and improved outcomes for children and young people with SEMH needs.

Key responsibilities as the SEND Specialist Teacher:

• Delivering high-quality assessments and interventions for students with SEMH/SEND needs.
• Supporting schools in developing inclusive practice and emotional well-being strategies.
• Designing and modelling evidence-based interventions and behaviour management plans.
• Advising and training schools, settings, and families to build capacity and expertise.
• Working closely with education, health, and social care partners to ensure joined-up support.
• Contributing to service development, policy work, and the wider SEND strategy across the city.

What you’ll bring as the SEND Specialist Teacher:

• Qualified Teacher Status (QTS)
• Proven experience working with children and young people with SEMH needs
• Minimum of 8 yrs teaching experience
• Must have leadership experience eg Senco, or Specialist experience such as running a provision, ARP, Unit, Special School

If you’re interested in discussing this opportunity in more detail or know someone who this may be of interest to, please contact Nicole VanderMeulen on 0117 3137110 or apply today.
 
(We offer a senior referral scheme upon successful placement of your recommendation so please do get in contact)

Our clients are passionate about creating and evolving a diverse workforce and do not discriminate against any employee or applicant.  Recruiting decisions are based on your experience and skills.  Any reasonable adjustments in the workplace will be fully supported during the application and hiring process.

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