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Early Years SEN Teacher

Beaucroft Foundation School · Wimborne · Dorset

Job description

We are seeking a dedicated and skilled SEND Teacher for our Early Years Department, who has a deep understanding of therapeutic and trauma-informed practice.

You will:

  • Lead, deliver and support personalised learning programmes tailored to EHCP outcomes.
  • Create and maintain a therapeutic classroom environment that promotes regulation, safety, and engagement.
  • UseTherapeutic Thinkingapproaches to understand and support behaviour, fostering resilience and prosocial development.
  • Work closely with teaching staff, therapists, and external agencies to ensure joined-up support for each young person.
  • Model best practice in SEMH support and contribute to the professional development of colleagues.
  • Champion our THRIVE values in everything you do, ensuring that every student feels seen, heard, and supported.

The Person

You will:

  • Be a qualified teacher or a very experienced HLTA with significant experience in SEND provision, with extensive experience and knowledge of Early Years practice.
  • Have a strong understanding of SEMH needs, trauma-informed and therapeutic practice, and be confident using these approaches to support complex learners.
  • Demonstrate excellent communication and relational skills with pupils, families, and colleagues.
  • Be creative, reflective, and solution-focused — able to adapt and differentiate to meet diverse needs.
  • Be passionate about helping young people develop confidence, independence, and self-esteem.
  • Be committed to ongoing professional development and to contributing positively to Beaucroft’s nurturing, ambitious culture.

Benefits

SEN 1 allowance

About this school

Beaucroft Foundation School

Foundation special school · Ages 4–19

Good
Pupils
231
Avg teacher salary
£48,172
Pupil:teacher ratio
7.4:1

Average (mean) teacher salary · DfE School Workforce Census 2024/25

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Location

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Wimborne, Dorset, BH21 2SS