SEN English Teacher | Richmond | Specialist Provision

Are you a passionate English Teacher looking to make a genuine difference in the lives of young people with additional needs?

Veritas Education is currently recruiting for a dedicated and resilient SEN English Teacher to join a specialist setting in Richmond, supporting students with a range of complex learning needs.

This is a highly rewarding opportunity to work in a nurturing environment where literacy, confidence, and individual progress are at the heart of the curriculum.

The Role

You will be delivering English lessons tailored to meet the needs of students with Special Educational Needs, including SEMH, Autism, and learning difficulties.

Key responsibilities include:

• Planning and delivering differentiated English lessons across KS3-KS4
• Supporting students working below age-related expectations, including Entry Level and functional skills
• Developing students' literacy, communication, and reading confidence
• Managing behaviour using calm, consistent and trauma-informed approaches
• Tracking student progress and contributing to EHCP targets and reviews
• Working collaboratively with Teaching Assistants and wider support teams

The Ideal Candidate Will Have:

• Experience teaching English within SEN, SEMH or alternative provision settings
• Strong behaviour management skills and a nurturing, patient approach
• The ability to adapt lessons to meet diverse and complex learning needs
• A commitment to inclusive education and student wellbeing
• Experience delivering functional skills or entry-level English (desirable)

Applications are welcome from both QTS and non-QTS teachers with relevant experience in specialist settings.

Why Apply?

• Opportunity to make a meaningful impact on students' literacy and life outcomes
• Supportive and well-resourced specialist school environment
• Long-term role with potential for permanent progression
• Collaborative team committed to student success and wellbeing
• Competitive daily rates

APPLICATION REQUIREMENTS FOR VERITAS EDUCATION

• All applications are subject to an Enhanced DBS Disclosure, professional reference checks, Overseas Police Clearances (if applicable) in line with our stringent safeguarding policy
• Your CV must cover the last 10 years of employment history where possible and all employment breaks must be explained
• You must have legal right to work in the UK
• You must be willing to attend a registration interview

Veritas Education work with a variety of schools covering a wide geographical area. We deal with teaching placements at Primary, Secondary and college level as well as support staff positions also within these.

Disclaimer

'Nothing within the above advert was in any way designed or intended to discriminate on the grounds of age, gender, race, colour, religion, disability or sexual orientation. Veritas Education is an Equal opportunities employer and is proud in the knowledge that all placements are made on merit and suitability. We accept applications from all sections of the community.'