Special Needs Class Teacher
Job description
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A specialist education setting on the Norfolk/Suffolk border is seeking an experienced and compassionate Class Teacher to join their team from September 2026. This role is ideal for a teacher who is passionate about inclusive education and supporting pupils with complex special educational needs.
You will work with a small class of pupils with SEN and associated behavioural, emotional or communication needs, delivering highly personalised learning in a structured, nurturing environment. Strong relationships, consistency and trauma-informed practice sit at the heart of the setting’s approach, with a focus on both academic progress and personal development.
This position would suit an SEN specialist teacher, but applications are very welcome from mainstream teachers who are keen to transition into specialist education and develop their practice with additional needs.
We are keen to hear from teachers who hold:
- QTS (desirable, but not essential)
- QTLS
- DTLLS / DTTLS
- Level 5 Diploma in Education and Training or other relevant UK-recognised teaching qualifications
The successful candidate will:
- Have experience teaching children or young people, in either mainstream or specialist settings
- Show a strong interest in SEN, SEMH and inclusive practice
- Be confident adapting learning to meet a wide range of needs
- Use calm, positive behaviour support strategies
- Be resilient, reflective and committed to pupil wellbeing
In return, the school offers:
- Small class sizes with high levels of support
- A collaborative, supportive staff team
- Ongoing SEN-focused training and professional development
- The opportunity to make a meaningful impact in a specialist setting
This role offers a rewarding next step for teachers looking to specialise, broaden their skillset, or return to a more relational, pupil-focused approach to teaching.
For more information or to apply, please contact your local Reed office and ask to speak with Sophie Lamont.
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Application advice
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⭐ Highlight your SEN/SEMH experience prominently as this specialist setting specifically seeks teachers passionate about inclusive education
📊 Quantify your impact: 'Supported 8 pupils with complex needs, achieving 85% improvement in communication milestones'
🎯 Emphasise trauma-informed practice and behaviour support strategies as these are core to their approach
🌐 Mention experience with small class sizes and personalised learning plans to match their high-support environment
🤝 Showcase your collaborative skills as they value supportive staff teams and ongoing professional development
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- •Delivered personalised learning programmes for 12 pupils with complex SEN, achieving 78% improvement in individual learning targets over 2 terms
- •Implemented trauma-informed behaviour support strategies reducing classroom incidents by 65% whilst maintaining positive relationships
- •Collaborated with 6 specialist professionals including speech therapists and educational psychologists to develop comprehensive support plans for SEMH pupils
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Dear Hiring Manager,
The specialist education setting's commitment to trauma-informed practice and personalised learning for pupils with complex SEN aligns perfectly with my teaching philosophy, which is why I am applying for the Special Needs Class Teacher position starting September 2026. My experience in inclusive education and behaviour support strategies would enable me to contribute meaningfully to your small class environment on the Norfolk/Suffolk border.
My background in SEN teaching has equipped me with the skills to adapt curriculum content for diverse learning needs whilst maintaining focus on both academic progress and personal development. I am particularly drawn to your collaborative approach and ongoing professional development opportunities.
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Interview questions
10 questions generated from this advert.
Technical
- ›How do you adapt curriculum content for pupils with complex special educational needs?
- ›What strategies do you use to assess progress in pupils with SEMH difficulties?
- ›How do you implement trauma-informed practice in your classroom management?
- ›Describe your approach to creating personalised learning plans for SEN pupils
- ›What behaviour support strategies have you found most effective with challenging pupils?
Behavioural
- ›Tell me about a time you supported a pupil with complex needs to achieve a breakthrough
- ›Describe a situation where you had to adapt your teaching approach for a pupil with SEMH difficulties
- ›How do you maintain resilience when working with challenging behaviours?
- ›Give an example of how you've collaborated with other professionals to support a SEN pupil
- ›Tell me about a time you had to reflect on and change your practice to better support a pupil
STAR answer examples
Model answers using the Situation-Task-Action-Result framework. Adapt to your own experience.
Tell me about a time you supported a pupil with complex needs to achieve a breakthrough
Describe a situation where you had to adapt your teaching approach for a pupil with SEMH difficulties