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SEN Teacher (Secondary) - Key Stage 3 & 4. The Opportunity: Are you a resilient and creative Secondary Teacher looking to transition into a specialist setting? Randstad Education is seeking an SEN Teacher for a dedicated secondary provision in Horley. This school caters to students aged 11-16 with Social, Emotional, and Mental Health (SEMH) needs and Complex Learning Barriers. This is a role for a teacher who excels at building rapport with "hard-to-reach" teenagers and who believes that every student, regardless of their past educational trauma, deserves a fresh start and a pathway to independence.
Job Responsibility:
Curriculum Adaptation: Deliver a modified KS3/KS4 curriculum that balances core academics with life skills and emotional literacy
Vocational Guidance: Prepare students for post-16 transitions, focusing on functional skills and entry-level qualifications
Behavioural Mentorship: Utilize trauma-informed practices to de-escalate crisis moments and teach students how to self-regulate
EHCP Management: Lead the implementation of Education, Health and Care Plans (EHCPs), ensuring learning targets are both ambitious and achievable
Multi-Agency Collaboration: Work alongside therapists, social workers, and parents to provide a holistic 360-degree support system for each student
Requirements:
Qualified Teacher Status (QTS) or QTLS
Resilience
Empathy
Adaptability
ability to track progression in attainment
background in youth work
behaviour management
building relationships
classroom management
communication
de-escalation techniques
experience in administering medication
experience in managing challenging behaviour
experience with autism spectrum disorders
experience with learning difficulties
experience with social emotional mental health
inclusiveness
manual handling
marking
mentor experience
personal care experience
planning
restraint training
speech and language therapy experience
What we offer:
Small Class Sizes: Typically 6-8 students per class with high TA-to-student ratios
Specialist Environment: Modern facilities including calm zones, workshop spaces, and therapeutic suites
Professional Growth: Intensive training in Team Teach, mental health first aid, and restorative justice practices