Job Description

Location: Ilford, London Borough of Redbridge

School Type: Pupil Refferal Unit
Start Date: ASAP / Next Term
Contract: Full-time (Long-term to Permanent)
Salary: MPS/UPS (dependent on experience)

Tradewind Recruitment is working with a specialist SEN client school in Ilford, Redbridge, to recruit a dedicated and resilient SEN Teacher to work with pupils with Social, Emotional and Mental Health (SEMH) needs.

This provision supports secondary-aged pupils who have struggled in mainstream settings and benefit from a highly structured, therapeutic and nurturing environment. The school places a strong emphasis on emotional regulation, behaviour support, and positive relationships, helping students to re-engage with learning and achieve personal and academic success.

The Role:

  • Plan and deliver engaging, differentiated lessons for pupils with SEMH and additional needs

  • Create a calm, consistent and supportive classroom environment

  • Support pupils with emotional wellbeing, behaviour for learning and social development

  • Work collaboratively with teaching assistants, pastoral staff and external professionals

  • Contribute to personalised learning and behaviour support plans

The Ideal Candidate:

  • Qualified Teacher Status (QTS) or equivalent

  • Experience working with SEMH, SEN or in alternative provision (preferred but not essential)

  • Strong behaviour management skills and a trauma-informed approach

  • Patient, empathetic and resilient with a passion for supporting vulnerable learners

  • Confident in building positive, trusting relationships with pupils

The School Offers:

  • Small class sizes and high staff-to-student ratios

  • A strong pastoral and therapeutic approach

  • Supportive leadership and a collaborative staff team

  • Ongoing CPD and training in SEMH and behaviour support

  • A highly rewarding role making a meaningful difference to young people's lives

If you are an SEN Teacher looking for a role in a specialist setting that prioritises structure, wellbeing and positive outcomes, this opportunity in Redbridge could be ideal.

Apply today through Tradewind Recruitment to find out more.