Special Needs Teacher

Salary: £28,000 – £39,000 per annum (dependent on qualifications and experience)
Contract: Full-Time, Permanent
Start Date: September 2026

We are currently recruiting on behalf of a new provision seeking an enthusiastic, committed and resilient teacher to join our team and play a key role in establishing an exciting new specialist provision for young people with Autism and Social, Emotional and Mental Health (SEMH) needs.

This is a unique opportunity for either a qualified teacher or an exceptional unqualified teacher with relevant experience and the passion, skills and determination to make a meaningful difference in the lives of young people. The successful candidate will help shape and develop a nurturing, engaging and highly personalised learning environment from the ground up.

About the Role

The provision is designed around practical, hands-on and outdoor learning experiences that engage students who may have struggled in more traditional educational settings. Learning will be highly personalised, relationship-based and focused on developing confidence, independence and essential life skills.

The role will involve:

• Delivering engaging and meaningful learning experiences for students with Autism and SEMH needs.
• Supporting the development of a brand-new specialist provision.
• Planning and delivering practical, project-based and outdoor learning opportunities.
• Building positive relationships with students, families and external professionals.
• Creating a safe, supportive and inclusive learning environment.
• Contributing to curriculum development and helping establish the culture and ethos of the provision.

What We Are Looking For

We welcome applications from both qualified and unqualified teachers who can demonstrate:

• Experience working with young people with Autism and/or SEMH needs.
• A strong commitment to inclusive education and improving outcomes for vulnerable learners.
• Creativity, resilience and a solution-focused approach.
• Excellent relationship-building and communication skills.
• The ability to engage students through practical and experiential learning.

Desirable Experience

While not essential, applications from candidates with experience in the following areas would be particularly welcomed:

• Outdoor education, forest school, adventure learning or similar approaches.
• Design and Technology.
• Art and creative subjects.
• Vocational, practical or skills-based teaching.
• Alternative provision or specialist education settings.

Offerings

• The opportunity to help create and shape a new specialist provision.
• A supportive and collaborative working environment.
• Ongoing professional development opportunities.
• The chance to make a genuine and lasting impact on young people's lives.

If you are passionate about helping students overcome barriers to learning and thrive through practical, personalised and outdoor-based education, we would love to hear from you.

You must have a clear DBS certificate to be considered for this role. If you do not have one Supply Star Recruitment can support you in obtaining one.

If you have a CV that showcases your experience working in the education sector, care sector or in a similar capacity, please send it for consideration.