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Exciting Opportunity: SEN English Teacher – Coundon
Location: High Wycombe, Coundon
Salary: £27,456 – £43,014 (dependent on experience and qualifications)
Position Type: Full-Time, Permanent
Sector: SEN / Therapeutic Education
Leader Group is proud to be partnering with a leading Therapeutic Education Service to recruit an enthusiastic and skilled SEN English Teacher to join their dedicated team in Coundon - Bishop Auckland.
About the Role:
We are seeking a passionate and creative English Teacher to deliver engaging and accessible lessons for students with a variety of Special Educational Needs (SEN), including Social, Emotional and Mental Health (SEMH) challenges, communication difficulties, and trauma-related behaviours.
As part of a nurturing, multidisciplinary team, your role will involve:
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Planning and teaching inspiring English lessons across Key Stages, tailored to individual learning needs.
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Supporting pupils in developing literacy, comprehension, and confidence in spoken and written communication.
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Providing constructive feedback to guide progress and celebrate achievement.
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Creating a positive, therapeutic learning environment where every child feels valued and safe.
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Working collaboratively with support staff and therapists to ensure holistic progress for each learner.
Ideal Candidate:
We’re looking for someone who is:
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Qualified – holding QTS or QTLS (essential).
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Experienced in SEN, SEMH, or alternative provision settings.
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Passionate about supporting students who may have experienced barriers to learning.
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Empathetic and patient, with a commitment to inclusive, trauma-informed practice.
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Collaborative, with a team-oriented mindset and a desire to contribute to a positive school culture.
Why Join Us?
As part of this respected therapeutic education provider, you’ll be part of a compassionate and values-driven community that prioritises wellbeing and professional growth. You’ll enjoy:
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Enhanced NEST pension scheme
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Fully funded training and professional qualifications
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Enhanced maternity and paternity pay
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Blue Light discount card
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Comprehensive wellbeing and employee assistance support
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Staff referral bonus scheme
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Life assurance for added security
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A supportive, innovative environment where your expertise and ideas truly matter
About the School:
This co-educational provision caters for pupils aged 5–17 who have not thrived in mainstream education and benefit from a more personalised, therapeutic approach. The school’s mission is to nurture confidence, curiosity and resilience, combining academic excellence with emotional wellbeing.
Every student is supported through a tailored curriculum, small class sizes, and a strong focus on communication, creativity and care. The team works together to ensure each learner is equipped with the skills and self-belief to achieve their potential — both in and beyond the classroom.
If you are passionate about transforming young lives and want to teach where compassion and creativity come first — we’d love to hear from you.
Apply today and become part of an inspiring team that’s changing futures through education, care and connection.
