Full job descriptionSEN Teacher
Pay: £34,000 – £44,333 per year
Passionate About Teaching Join Our Client’s Therapeutic Education Team!
Are you an enthusiastic, creative Teacher looking for a unique and rewarding role Do you have Qualified Teacher Status (QTS) and a passion for working with young people If so, this could be the perfect opportunity for you!
Our client is looking for a dedicated and adaptable Teacher to join their therapeutic education team, where animals, nature, and outdoor learning play a key role in helping children and young people engage with education. You don’t need prior experience in secondary education, what matters is a confident, innovative approach to cross-curricular teaching!
About Our Client
Our client is a leading therapy and learning provision, offering alternative and specialist education for children and young people with diverse needs. Their provision operates across three sites:
*Shamley Green (Surrey)
*Liss (Hampshire)
*West Horsley (Surrey)
Due to expansion, they are often recruiting Teachers for more than one site, currently West Horsley and Shamley Green.
Why Join Our Client:
*A truly unique role – teaching in an outdoor, farm-based setting with a strong emphasis on experiential and therapeutic education.
*Small class sizes – working with young people in small group settings tailored to their individual learning needs.
*A hands-on approach – be prepared to roll up your sleeves and engage in farm-based activities, animal care, and practical outdoor learning.
*A collaborative team – working alongside multi-disciplinary professionals in education, therapy, and animal-assisted interventions.
*The opportunity to shape learning – this is a senior role, giving you the chance to co-design and deliver a bespoke curriculum.
*A supportive and rewarding environment – help young people develop confidence, skills, and a love for learning.
The Role:
*Delivering creative, cross-curricular education for learners aged 11 – 17 in a therapeutic setting.
*Designing and implementing individualised learning programmes based on students’ Education and Care Plans.
*Overseeing education attainment and ensuring learning is embedded across the provision.
*Supporting and mentoring staff to integrate education into all aspects of their therapeutic approach.
*Using the farm, animals, and outdoor spaces to support engagement and wellbeing.
*Helping young people work towards academic and personal development goals through innovative and experiential learning.
Who They’re Looking For:
*Qualified Teacher Status (QTS).
*At least one year of SEN teaching experience (or experience with vulnerable young people).
*A creative and flexible teaching approach – this role requires thinking outside the box!
*Experience with animals or equine learning is beneficial but not essential.
*A strong understanding of safeguarding and working with young people with social, emotional, and mental health needs.
*A team player who is resilient, adaptable, and passionate about making a difference.
Additional Responsibilities:
*Develop, lead, and monitor education provision across the setting.
*Support junior education staff and oversee curriculum development.
*Ensure compliance with safeguarding, risk assessments, and policies.
*Collaborate with multi-disciplinary professionals to support young people holistically.
How to Apply:
*Click apply and you will be redirect to our client’s website – all applications need to be submitted through their website.
*Shortlisted candidates will be invited to watch an introduction video about the role and attend an initial Teams interview.
*If successful, candidates complete a further information application form and attend a trial day at one of our client’s sites.
*Pre-application visits are not possible, but they encourage you to research their approach on their website.
*They are committed to safeguarding – all positions are subject to DBS and reference checks.
Join our client in making a meaningful impact on young lives through innovative education and therapeutic learning!
APPLY NOW ON OUR CLIENT’S WEBSITE!
They may choose to close the recruitment earlier than the deadline, upon receiving a sufficient number of candidates.