SEN Teacher – SEMH & ICT Focus
Primary / Secondary | Full‑Time | Temp to Perm Opportunity
Ipswich, Suffolk; commutable from Felixstowe, Colchester & South Suffolk, North Essex / East Anglia
MPS / UPS + SEN Allowance
Job Overview
We are seeking a passionate and resilient SEN Teacher to join a specialist setting in Ipswich. Suffolk, supporting pupils with Social, Emotional and Mental Health (SEMH) needs, with a strong interest or specialism in ICT / Computing / Digital Learning.
This opportunity is open to qualified SEN Teachers, specialist SEMH Teachers, and teachers with a strong ICT background who are motivated to make a meaningful impact on vulnerable learners.
Key Responsibilities
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Deliver engaging, differentiated lessons to pupils with SEMH and additional needs
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Use ICT, digital tools and assistive technology to support learning, engagement and regulation
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Create a safe, structured and nurturing classroom environment
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Implement and review EHCP targets, behaviour support plans and individual strategies
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Work collaboratively with SEND teams, therapists, pastoral staff and families
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Support pupils’ academic progress, emotional regulation and social development
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Contribute to a positive, inclusive and trauma‑informed school culture
About You
You will ideally have:
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QTS / QTLS / PGCE (or equivalent UK teaching qualification)
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Experience teaching pupils with SEMH, SEND, ASD or behavioural needs
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A clear interest or subject strength in ICT, Computing or digital learning
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Strong classroom management and de‑escalation skills
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A flexible, patient and solution‑focused approach
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Confidence adapting lessons for diverse learning needs
We welcome applications from:
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SEN Teachers
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SEMH Teachers
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ICT / Computing Teachers with SEND experience
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Primary or Secondary teachers transitioning into SEN
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ECTs with a strong SEND or ICT placement background
What’s on Offer
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Competitive MPS / UPS salary (FTE or pro‑rata)
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SEN allowance
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Supportive leadership and specialist SEN environments
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Ongoing CPD in SEMH, behaviour support and SEND
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Opportunity to develop ICT‑led interventions and digital curricula
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Long‑term and permanent career progression options
Safeguarding
All roles are subject to enhanced DBS checks, safeguarding screening and satisfactory references in line with Keeping Children Safe in Education.
Apply Now
If you are a SEN Teacher with a passion for SEMH and ICT, we would love to hear from you.
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Job Categories:
Education, Special Educational Needs (SEN), SEMH, SEND, ICT Teaching, Qualified Teaching Staff
Locations:
Felixstowe, Ipswich, Colchester, South Suffolk, Suffolk, Essex, East Anglia