SEN Teacher
Northampton, Northamptonshire
£30,000 – £44,000 per annum
Permanent – Full Time
Are you a compassionate and confident SEN Teacher looking to make a real difference in an alternative education setting? We’re working with a specialist provision in Northampton that offers a nurturing and inclusive environment for young learners aged 11-16 who need tailored support to thrive.
This is a fantastic opportunity to join a small, highly supportive team dedicated to helping students reintegrate into mainstream education or move forward into further learning or employment. If you’re passionate about pupil wellbeing, purposeful teaching, and reducing unnecessary admin – we want to hear from you.
What’s in it for you?
● Average of £3,000 invested per employee annually in CPD
● Flexible working where possible & generous holiday entitlement
● Enhanced Maternity/Paternity leave & family-friendly policies
● Weekly drop-ins with senior leaders for real-time support
● Medicash cover for you and your dependants (dental, optical, prescriptions, holistic therapies)
● £500 staff referral bonus
● Monthly, quarterly & annual recognition awards
● Free access to a wellbeing app (yoga, mindfulness, fitness resources)
● Death in Service Insurance – 4x salary
● Access to an exclusive benefits platform with discounts and rewards
The role:
● Deliver engaging, differentiated lessons to KS3/KS4 pupils in core subjects (Maths, English, Science)
● Work closely with support staff and senior leaders to track progress and meet EHCP goals
● Foster a safe, supportive classroom environment with clear boundaries and routines
● Encourage reintegration and progression through positive behaviour support and individualised learning plans
What we’re looking for:
● Qualified Teacher Status (QTS/QTLS) – essential
● Strong understanding of SEN and inclusive education
● Experience teaching in alternative provision, PRU, or SEN settings preferred
● Minimum Grade 4/C in English, Maths and Science
● SEN-specific qualifications (e.g. SENCO Certificate, Patoss AAA) – desirable
If you’re a values-led teacher ready to empower students in an inclusive and highly supportive setting, click apply – or contact Hassan for a confidential conversation.
Important Notice
Dovetail and Slate is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff, applicants and clients to share this commitment. This role may involve work with under 18’s or vulnerable adults. Any appointment will be made subject to strict vetting and screening checks and receipt of a satisfactory enhanced DBS check. Dovetail and Slate ltd acts as an Employment Agency (perm) and an Employment Business (temp/contract). Because education matters. Dovetail and Slate Limited (11351060) acts as an Employment Agency.
Because education matters. Dovetail and Slate Limited (11351060) acts as an Employment Agency.
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