SEN Teacher

Are you a dedicated and enthusiastic Teacher looking for a role where you can truly change lives? We're seeking an exceptional SEN Teacher to join our specialist school, supporting students with a range of additional needs to achieve their full potential. This is more than a teaching role, it's an opportunity to build confidence, inspire a love of learning and help young people overcome barriers to success. You'll deliver engaging, personalised learning that meets the individual needs of every student, creating a safe, nurturing environment where they feel valued, supported and ready to thrive. Working as part of a skilled multidisciplinary team, you'll collaborate with Teaching Assistants, therapists and families to ensure every student receives the support they need to flourish academically, socially and emotionally. Whether you're an experienced SEN Teacher or a qualified teacher looking to move into specialist education, you'll find a rewarding career where every achievement matters and every day brings the opportunity to make a lasting difference. What You'll Be Doing

• Plan and deliver engaging, differentiated lessons that meet the diverse needs of students with SEND.
• Create a positive, inclusive learning environment where students feel safe, supported and motivated to learn.
• Adapt teaching strategies and resources to enable every student to access learning and achieve success.
• Assess, monitor and celebrate progress, using outcomes to inform future learning.
• Work collaboratively with Teaching Assistants, therapists, families and external professionals to support student development.
• Promote students' confidence, independence, resilience and emotional wellbeing.
• Contribute to curriculum development and wider school improvement initiatives.
• Safeguard and champion the welfare of all students.
  
  QTS or equivalent recognised teaching qualification required.
• Is passionate about improving outcomes for students with SEND.
• Delivers creative, engaging and inclusive learning experiences.
• Builds positive, trusting relationships with students, families and colleagues.
• Demonstrates patience, resilience and flexibility in a specialist education environment.
• Has high aspirations for every student and celebrates progress in all its forms.
• Enjoys working as part of a multidisciplinary team.
• Is committed to continuous professional development and making a positive contribution to school life.
  
  At OFG Education, we believe every student deserves an education designed around who they are. Through high expectations, deep expertise and truly personalised education, we help students realise their potential and prepare for successful futures.
Building on more than 20 years of experience, we are bringing our approach to more students and communities around the world. Across the UK, Iberia and the Gulf, our schools combine the strength, expertise and high standards of an international education group with the individuality of each school and the communities they serve. Whatever your role, joining OFG Education means contributing to our shared ambition: empowering every student to success through truly personalised education. About Our School Welcome to Parkside House School, an SEMH (Social, Emotional and Mental Health) Independent Special School with sites in Backworth and Ashington. We provide specialist teaching, small class sizes, bespoke timetables, and a nurturing, friendly environment for students aged KS2 Year 6-KS5. Our school supports students with SEMH needs and associated learning difficulties, including autism, ADHD, attachment disorders, and oppositional defiance disorder. students thrive academically, socially, and personally, guided by a passionate, experienced team dedicated to unlocking their potential. We are proud to be a part of OFG Education who in 2025 were officially certified as a 'Great Place to Work' for the sixth year running.

We place students and vulnerable young adults at the heart of everything we do, so every day brings the satisfaction of making a real difference. We are committed to the safeguarding and promoting the welfare of students and young people. All applicants will be subject to social media checks and successful applicants to a fully enhanced DBS.
• Life Assurance
• Pension scheme with options to increase contributions
• "Your Wellbeing Matters" - mental health support and physical health checks
• Flexible Benefits Platform (Vista), including:
• Health, wellbeing and insurance benefits
• Hundreds of UK and international discounts
• Cycle to Work Scheme & Electric Car Purchase Scheme
• Critical illness cover
• Family Growth Support, including enhanced maternity/paternity leave and paid fertility treatment support