Special Education Teacher

SEND Secondary Teacher – (Trauma-Informed Practice)

Package Description

We are seeking a compassionate, enthusiastic, and committed professional to join our fantastic client in Stockport. Excell Supply are actively recruiting for a SEND Secondary Teacher, working with secondary-aged pupils with Special Educational Needs and Disabilities (SEND), many of whom have experienced trauma.

The Successful Candidate Will:

• Plan and deliver engaging and differentiated lessons for students aged 11–16 with a range of SEND needs, including SEMH, ASD, and ADHD.
• Work closely with small groups and individual learners to build trust, confidence, and motivation through a trauma-informed approach.
• Prepare teaching materials, write progress reports, and contribute to Education, Health and Care Plans (EHCPs).
• Support students to develop emotional resilience, social skills, and academic progress in a nurturing environment.
• Create a safe, predictable, and inclusive classroom where behaviour is managed with empathy, consistency, and understanding.
• Collaborate with the Senior Leadership Team to deliver a holistic and accessible curriculum.
• Deliver accredited courses including GCSE, BTEC and Entry Level qualifications.

We Would Love to Hear From People Who:

• Are passionate advocates for young people with SEND and committed to trauma-informed practice.
• Hold Qualified Teacher Status
• Have a minimum of two years’ experience working in a SEND or SEMH secondary environment.
• Understand the impact of early adversity and trauma on learning and behaviour, and can respond with sensitivity and skill.
• Work effectively as part of a multi-disciplinary team including therapists, pastoral staff, and parents/carers.

EPIC Benefits of Working for Excell Supply:

• NEST enhanced pension scheme
• Staff Referral Scheme – Refer a friend and split a £500 bonus
• Enhanced maternity and paternity pay
• Access to a Blue Light discount card
• Fully funded training in trauma-informed practice and SEND-specific qualifications
• Enhanced pay scales based on experience and qualifications
• Employee wellbeing support and a wide range of staff discounts
• Life assurance cover

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