SEN Specialist Teacher

Academics are proud to be working in partnership with a specialist SEN school in Baldock to recruit a dedicated and compassionate KS2 SEN Specialist Teacher. This is a rewarding opportunity to join a nurturing SEMH setting, supporting Key Stage 2 pupils who benefit from a trauma-informed, relationship-focused approach to learning.

KS2 SEN Specialist Teacher - Baldock

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.

• 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.

• Hold QTS or QTLS (desirable), or have substantial experience within an SEN/SEMH setting
• Have proven experience supporting KS2 pupils with SEMH, trauma or behavioural needs
• Demonstrate resilience, patience and consistency
• Be skilled in building positive, restorative relationships
• Be able to commute to Baldock
• Be committed to inclusive education and pupil wellbeing
• Show enthusiasm for continued professional development

• 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 KS2 SEN Specialist Teacher seeking a fulfilling role in a specialist SEN education and training setting in Baldock, 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.