SEND Teacher

  • Leader Group
  • Taunton, Somerset
  • Jan 29, 2026
Full time Education

Job Description

Job Title: SEND Teacher

Salary: £28k - £43k PA

Contract: Permanent

Job Description:

Leader Education are working in partnership with an independent SEND School that is recruiting for an experienced and qualified Teacher / SEND Teacher in Taunton.

THE JOB

  • To teach a small class of students aged 7-19 who experience Social, emotional and mental health issues. Autistic spectrum, speech and language difficulties and other related conditions
  • To adhere to individualised learning plans
  • Update EHC Plans
  • To manage and mentor a team of learning support workers
  • To be a proactive part of the teaching team
  • To monitor and support the overall progress and development of students.
  • Encourage and facilitate a learning experience providing students the opportunity to achieve.

Essential skills:

  • QTS/QTLS
  • Be engaging and fun
  • Dynamic and resilient
  • Be passionate and committed to inclusive learning
  • Be patient and understanding
  • Be able to motivate and inspire
  • Have a genuine passion for SEND and /or SEMH
  • Have excellent communication skills
  • Have a therapeutic and holistic approach
  • Be diverse with your lessons and be able to reach learners at varying levels and abilities

We offer a supportive and rewarding work environment with fantastic benefits, including:

  • Enhanced NEST pension scheme
  • Staff referral scheme
  • Enhanced maternity and paternity pay
  • Blue Light discount card access
  • Fully funded training and professional qualifications
  • Competitive pay scales based on experience
  • Employee benefits scheme (including wellbeing app and various discounts)
  • Life assurance for added peace of mind

If you are passionate about making a difference in the lives of students with, SEND and want to join a supportive and forward-thinking team, we would love to hear from you!

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