Job reference
SEN Teacher Ware30_1773921602
Company Name
Salary
£28618.00 - £41137.00 per annum + minimum SEN allowance (£2,679)
Location
Ware
Industry sector
Education
Job type
Permanent | Full Time
Job start date
03/09/2026
Posted date
19/03/2026
Closing date
09/04/2026
Academics are proud to be working in partnership with a specialist SEN school in Ware to recruit a dedicated and compassionate SEN Specialist Teacher. This is a rewarding opportunity to join a nurturing SEMH setting, supporting pupils who benefit from a trauma-informed, relationship-focused approach to learning.
This role is ideal for an experienced SEN teacher or nurture practitioner who is passionate about helping pupils with Social, Emotional and Mental Health needs re-engage with education, build emotional resilience, and achieve both academically and personally.
SEN Specialist Teacher - Ware
Specialist SEMH School | Education and Training Sector
Salary: £28,618 - £41,137 per annum (actual)
Contract: Full-Time | Permanent (Temp-to-Perm Considered)
This role is ideal for an experienced SEN teacher or nurture practitioner who is passionate about helping pupils with Social, Emotional and Mental Health needs re-engage with education, build emotional resilience, and achieve both academically and personally.
The Role - SEN Specialist Teacher - Ware
As a SEN Specialist Teacher, you will:
* Deliver high-quality, nurture-based teaching to small groups and on a 1:1 basis
* Support pupils with SEMH needs, focusing on emotional regulation and positive behaviour strategies
* Apply trauma-informed and attachment-aware practices consistently
* Plan and deliver personalised learning aligned to individual EHCP outcomes
* Work collaboratively with SENCOs, pastoral teams, therapists and external professionals
* Create a calm, structured and predictable classroom environment where pupils feel safe and valued
You will play a pivotal role in building strong, trusting relationships that enable pupils to develop confidence, self-regulation and a renewed enthusiasm for learning.
The Ideal Candidate Will:
* Hold QTS or QTLS (desirable), or have substantial experience within an SENsetting
* Have proven experience supporting pupils with PMLD, SLD, trauma or behavioural needs
* Demonstrate resilience, patience and consistency
* Be skilled in building positive, restorative relationships
* Be able to commute to Ware
* Be committed to inclusive education and pupil wellbeing
* Show enthusiasm for continued professional development
What the School Offers:
* Competitive salary: £28,618 - £41,137 per annum
* Small class sizes with excellent staff-to-pupil ratios
* A supportive and experienced SEN team
* A strong focus on staff wellbeing within the education and training sector
* High-quality CPD in SEMH, nurture and trauma-informed practice
* A genuinely meaningful opportunity to make a lasting difference
If you are a SEN Specialist Teacher seeking a fulfilling role in a specialist SEN education and training setting in Ware, we would love to hear from you.
Apply today and join a school where nurture, relationships and wellbeing are truly at the heart of everything they do.