SEN Teacher

Join Our Team as a SEN Teacher at Redwood River School

Location: The Old Postern, Dartington Estate, South Devon

A Unique Place to Teach, Learn, and Grow

At Redwood River School, nestled in the heart of the Dartington Estate, we believe education should nourish the whole child. We are an innovative specialist setting for neurodivergent young people aged 6–18, including those with ASC, PDA, SEMH needs, and developmental trauma.

As a SEN Teacher, you’ll deliver a broad, balanced, and responsive curriculum that meets every student where they are. You’ll be a key part of a nurturing, creative, and highly reflective team, using your skills to unlock each learner’s potential.

What You’ll Be Doing

• Planning and delivering inclusive, engaging, and differentiated lessons
• Promoting strong progress across the curriculum
• Leading subject development and assessment in a key area of the curriculum
• Supporting LSAs and collaborating with therapy and behaviour teams
• Developing holistic learning experiences rooted in relational and trauma-informed practice
• Using a range of strategies to meet the communication, sensory, social, and emotional needs of students

Why You’ll Love It Here

• Small class sizes and a calm, therapeutic setting
• A school culture that values creativity, flexibility, and care
• Opportunities to lead on curriculum innovation
• A compassionate, experienced, and forward-thinking team
• Real scope to shape practice and be part of something new

What We’re Looking For

• QTS and strong subject knowledge
• Experience working with students with SEND, particularly ASC, PDA, and SEMH
• A reflective, resilient, and relational approach to teaching
• Ability to work collaboratively across a multi-disciplinary team
• High expectations and a belief in the potential of every learner

We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of students. All applicants will be subject to an enhanced DBS check.