English Teacher - SEN

Exciting Opportunity: SEN / English Teacher at a Leading Therapeutic Education Service in Coundon, Bishop Auckland

Location: Coundon, Bishop Auckland

Salary: £27,456 - £43,014

Position Type: Full-Time, Permanent

Sector: SEN / Therapeutic Education

Leader Group is proud to be partnering with a renowned Therapeutic Education Service provider to recruit passionate Teachers and Support Staff. We currently have an outstanding opportunity available for a qualified English Teacher in Bishop Auckland. About the Role: We are looking for a dedicated and enthusiastic English Teacher to join a specialist team supporting students with complex educational needs, including social, emotional and mental health challenges, communication difficulties, and trauma-related behaviours. As part of a nurturing and innovative team, your responsibilities will include:

Teaching and supporting students with a range of special educational needs (SEN).

Delivering engaging English lessons tailored to individual learning needs.

Setting, marking and providing constructive feedback on assignments, homework, and assessments.

Supporting pupils in gaining a strong command of spoken and written English, enabling them to communicate confidently and effectively.

Ideal Candidate: We are seeking someone who is:

Passionate about working with students with SEND.

Experienced – ideally with at least 2 years in a SEND environment or similar provision.

Qualified – QTS/QTLS is essential.

Committed to creating a safe, inclusive and stimulating environment.

Why Join Us? As part of a growing and highly supportive team, you’ll benefit from:

Enhanced NEST pension scheme

Staff Referral Scheme

Enhanced maternity and paternity pay

Blue Light discount card

Fully funded training & qualifications

Enhanced pay scales based on experience and qualifications

Comprehensive wellbeing support, including a wellbeing app and employee benefits scheme

Life assurance for added peace of mind

About the School: This co-educational provision supports pupils aged 5–17 and offers a highly personalised education programme. The school is designed for students who have not thrived in mainstream settings and require a more therapeutic approach to learning. Many of our pupils have experienced trauma or have complex emotional and social difficulties. That’s why we go beyond the typical classroom, providing specialised interventions and a team-based approach to helping young people reach their potential.

If you are passionate about transforming the lives of young people and want to work in an environment that values compassion, teamwork and excellence — we would love to hear from you! Apply today and become part of something truly meaningful.