SEN Teacher KS3

Salary/Rate:£190 - £250/day
Job type:Contract
Town/City:West Suffolk
County:Suffolk
Role:Qualified Teaching Staff
Job ref:539
Post Date:22.04.26
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About the Role

KS3 SEN Teacher

Contract: Temporary to Permanent | Full Time
Specialist Secondary SEN Setting | Bury St Edmunds, Suffolk

An exceptional specialist secondary SEN school in Suffolk is seeking a dedicated and reflective KS3 SEN Teacher to join their team on a temporary to permanent basis.

This provision supports pupils whose primary needs are Social, Emotional and Mental Health (SEMH), often alongside ASC and associated communication or learning needs. The school offers a highly personalised curriculum within a trauma‑informed, nurturing, and relationship‑led environment, enabling pupils to re‑engage with learning and achieve their potential.

The Role

As a KS3 SEN Teacher, you will:

  • Deliver engaging, differentiated KS3 lessons aligned with the National Curriculum and personalised learning pathways

  • Teach pupils with EHCPs where SEMH is the primary need, adapting your approach to meet individual social, emotional, and academic requirements

  • Embed Trauma Perceptive Practice and relational teaching strategies into daily classroom practice

  • Create a calm, structured, and supportive learning environment that promotes emotional regulation and wellbeing

  • Work collaboratively with Teaching Assistants, pastoral staff, and external professionals

  • Monitor progress carefully and contribute to reviews, reports, and outcomes‑focused planning

This role offers a genuine opportunity to move into a long‑term permanent position within a highly supportive specialist setting.

About the School 

  • Specialist SEN secondary provision supporting pupils in Key Stage 3 and beyond

  • Strong focus on individualised education, small class sizes, and positive relationships

  • Curriculum underpinned by the five pillars of wellbeing (social, emotional, intellectual, physical, and community)

  • Emphasis on preparing pupils to become confident individuals and responsible citizens

  • Dedicated, highly trained staff team working within a caring and secure environment 

About You

The successful candidate will have:

  • Qualified Teacher Status (QTS or QTLS)

  • Experience teaching within KS3, ideally in a specialist SEN or SEMH setting

  • A strong understanding of SEMH, ASC, and trauma‑informed practice

  • Confidence adapting teaching strategies to meet complex individual needs

  • A calm, patient, and resilient approach, with a strong commitment to inclusive education

Applications are welcomed from experienced SEN teachers or mainstream teachers with a genuine passion for SEN and relational practice.

What’s on Offer

  • Temp‑to‑perm opportunity within a well‑established SEN school

  • Competitive daily rate during the temporary period

  • MPS/UPS salary on permanent appointment

  • Ongoing CPD, including SEN and trauma‑informed training

  • Supportive leadership and a collaborative staff culture

  • The opportunity to make a lasting difference in pupils’ lives

Safeguarding

This school is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. All appointments are subject to enhanced DBS checks, references, and relevant safeguarding checks.

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