Includa Education Group is looking for a caring, motivated and qualified Therapeutic Teacher to join our primary-age SEMH provision at Re:Link, supporting children in Key Stage 2 (KS2).

You will deliver engaging, child-centred 1:1 and small-group sessions, supporting children to achieve their individual learning, development and EHCP outcomes. Working alongside the Head of Provision, Head of Wellbeing & Development, Occupational Therapist and wider team, you will help create a safe, nurturing environment where children can develop confidence, emotional resilience and independence.

You will have Qualified Teacher Status (QTS) and experience supporting primary-age children with Social, Emotional and Mental Health (SEMH) needs. You will have a strong understanding of trauma-informed, attachment-aware and relational practice, alongside a passion for helping children overcome barriers to learning and build positive relationships with education.

Therapeutic Teacher

Company: Sendsory Ltd
Salary: from £37,867.82 a year
Hours: Full-time
Location: Ipswich
Working pattern: In office
Job type: Permanent
Posting date: 20 Oct 2026
Closing date: 13 Nov 2026

Summary

About the role

Includa Education Group is looking for a caring, motivated and qualified Therapeutic Teacher to join our primary-age SEMH provision at Re:Link, supporting children in Key Stage 2 (KS2).

You will deliver engaging, child-centred 1:1 and small-group sessions, supporting children to achieve their individual learning, development and EHCP outcomes. Working alongside the Head of Provision,



Head of Wellbeing & Development, Occupational Therapist and wider team, you will help create a safe, nurturing environment where children can develop confidence, emotional resilience and independence.

You will have Qualified Teacher Status (QTS) and experience supporting primary-age children with Social, Emotional and Mental Health (SEMH) needs. You will have a strong understanding of trauma-informed, attachment-aware and relational practice, alongside a passion for helping children overcome barriers to learning and build positive relationships with education.

Key Responsibilities

Teaching and Therapeutic Support:

Deliver personalised 1:1 and small-group learning sessions for KS2 pupils.

Implement individual EHCP outcomes through meaningful learning and wellbeing activities.

Deliver structured activities, including talk-and-draw and Lego-based therapy, following appropriate training and supervision.

Support community-based learning to develop life skills, confidence and social communication.

Build positive relationships and support emotional regulation using trauma-informed and restorative approaches.





Support pupils during mealtimes and provide personal care where required, maintaining dignity and respect.

Work collaboratively with the multidisciplinary team to ensure consistent, child-centred support.

Assessment and Recording:

Monitor and record pupil engagement, progress and daily observations using the Re:Link app.

Gather evidence for AQA Unit Award Scheme Certificates and ensure curriculum outcomes are completed within agreed deadlines.

Complete half-termly progress snapshots, including EHCP outcomes, on the NurturED Hub platform alongside the Head of Provision.

Contribute to end-of-provision assessments and child development reviews.

Prepare and adapt resources to meet individual learning and communication needs.

Safeguarding and Professional Responsibilities

Undertake Deputy Designated Safeguarding Lead (DDSL) responsibilities, supporting the reporting and management of safeguarding concerns.

Maintain accurate, confidential records and follow safeguarding and organisational procedures.

Attend safeguarding and behaviour briefings, team debriefs and planning meetings.

Maintain a safe, welcoming and calming learning environment.

Contribute to half-termly child development meetings, reviewing progress against curriculum and EHCP outcomes.

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