SEN Teacher

SEN Teacher – Stoke-on-Trent

Start Date: September 2026

Are you a passionate, dedicated, and experienced SEN Teacher looking for a rewarding new role in Stoke-on-Trent? We are working with a supportive and well‑resourced SEN school seeking an inspiring educator to join their team.

About the School

This specialist SEN school in Stoke-on-Trent provides a nurturing and structured environment for pupils with a diverse range of needs, including:

• Autism (ASC)
• Social, Emotional & Mental Health (SEMH)
• Moderate to Severe Learning Difficulties
• Complex Needs

The school is committed to creating a safe, inclusive, and engaging learning environment where every child can thrive.

Role Responsibilities

As the SEN Teacher, you will:

• Deliver creative, differentiated lessons that meet individual learning needs
• Work collaboratively with teaching assistants, therapists, and the wider SEN team
• Create a positive, supportive, and structured classroom environment
• Use tailored strategies to help pupils achieve personal and academic goals
• Build strong relationships with pupils, parents, and professionals

What We’re Looking For

We welcome applications from teachers with:

• Qualified Teacher Status (QTS), QTLS, or equivalent teaching qualification
• Experience working in an SEN, PRU, or alternative provision setting (highly desirable)
• Strong behaviour management and a compassionate approach
• The ability to adapt, differentiate, and personalise learning
• Excellent communication and teamwork skills

Why Apply?

• Full-time role starting ASAP
• Opportunity for a long-term or permanent contract
• Supportive SLT and professional development opportunities
• A rewarding role where you can make a real difference every day
• Competitive pay based on experience

If you are interested in this position or want to find out more, email Georgia at [email removed] or ‘apply for job’ at the top of the page to submit your details.

Zest Education are an APSCo audited agency and are dedicated to safeguarding children. All candidates must hold an enhanced DBS (or allow us to process one for you) and be registered to the DBS Update Service, be able to provide references to cover the last two years and successfully pass all other necessary safeguarding checks prior to clearance for work.

Salary is dependent on experience, training, or qualifications. The minimum experience, training, or qualifications required for this position are recent school-based experience (within the last 5 years within a school that teaches the British Curriculum) and/or care-based experience within the last 5 years.

The role advertised is for temporary supply work.

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