SEN Teacher

Humanities Educator - SEMH Provision (Maternity Cover)

Location: BuckinghamshireStart Date: December 2025Contract Type: Full-time, Maternity CoverSalary: £28,829 - £46,773 (based on experience)

Are you a compassionate and resilient educator with a passion for supporting young people with social, emotional, and mental health (SEMH) needs? A unique opportunity has arisen for a Humanities specialist to join a nurturing and therapeutic setting on a maternity cover basis.

About the Role:They will deliver engaging and accessible Humanities lessons (History and/or Geography) to learners with a range of complex needs, including SEMH and additional SEND profiles. Working in small groups-typically no more than three learners per class-they will play a vital role in creating a safe, structured, and emotionally supportive environment where every individual can thrive.

Key Responsibilities:

• Plan and deliver differentiated Humanities lessons tailored to individual EHCPs.
• Use trauma-informed and therapeutic approaches to support emotional regulation and engagement.
• Collaborate with a multidisciplinary team including therapists, support staff, and leadership.
• Contribute to curriculum development and personalised learning pathways.
• Support with behaviour management using restorative and relational strategies.
• Maintain accurate records and contribute to reports for stakeholders.

The Ideal Candidate Will:

• Have experience working in SEMH or specialist SEND settings.
• Be confident teaching Humanities subjects up to GCSE level.
• Demonstrate a deep understanding of trauma-informed practice and inclusive pedagogy.
• Be emotionally intelligent, adaptable, and committed to holistic development.
• Hold QTS/QTLS (or be working towards it) and have a strong commitment to CPD.

What's Offered:

• A highly supportive and collaborative team culture.
• Small class sizes with high staff-to-learner ratios.
• Access to therapeutic training and ongoing professional development.
• Enhanced maternity/paternity pay and pension scheme.
• Wellbeing support, discounts, and access to a staff benefits platform.
• Opportunities to contribute to a truly transformative educational journey.