Job description
SEN English Teacher – Stoke-on-Trent, Staffordshire
Start Date: December 2025
Contract: Until July 2026 (with potential for extension)
Salary: £165 – £185 per day (dependant on experience)
Hours: Monday to Friday, 8:30 AM – 4:30 PM
GSL Education is seeking a passionate and dedicated SEN English Teacher to join one of our fantastic partner schools in Stoke-on-Trent, supporting pupils with Social, Emotional and Mental Health (SEMH) needs and Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD).
This is a full-time role, perfect for an English specialist who thrives on creativity, connection, and challenge, and who believes every young person deserves the chance to shine.
The Role:
- Teach small groups of learners with SEMH and Autism, adapting lessons to suit individual learning needs.
- Deliver engaging and creative English lessons designed to inspire confidence and communication.
- Work collaboratively with a dedicated SEN team to promote academic, social, and emotional progress.
- Track and celebrate student growth, focusing on personal as well as academic achievement.
- Contribute to a supportive and nurturing learning environment that values well-being as much as learning outcomes.
- Delivering high-quality planning and marking that reflect the school’s teaching standards and student learning goals.
The Ideal Candidate:
- Holds Qualified Teacher Status (QTS/QTLS) – or is working towards it.
- Has experience teaching students with SEMH, ASD, or other additional learning needs.
- Demonstrates resilience, empathy, and creativity in their approach to teaching.
- Has a strong command of English and a passion for inclusive education.
- Understands the importance of emotional literacy and building trust with young learners.
What We Offer:
- Competitive daily rates and ongoing professional development.
- Supportive guidance from GSL’s specialist education consultants.
- Opportunity to make a real difference in a child’s educational journey.
Ready to Inspire Change?
If you’re ready to bring enthusiasm, compassion, and creativity to your next teaching role, we’d love to hear from you.
Application Process:
We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. All successful candidates will be required to undergo thorough background checks, including a DBS check. We are an equal opportunities employer.
Please be advised that this role requires a strong knowledge and understanding of safeguarding and child protection and that successful applicants must satisfy all background safer recruitment checks including providing an enhanced DBS on the update service or completing an application for a new check.
For more information or to register your interest in “SEN English Teacher” role, or to be considered, please click ‘apply now’ to submit your full and up-to-date CV, and one of our dedicated consultants, will be in touch.
Please do not hesitate to contact Sharan on 07950730581 or email: sharan.virdee@gsleducation.com