Maths Teacher

Maths Teacher – SEN / Specialist Education

Location: Chard, Somerset

Pay: £160 – £240 per day

Hours: Monday to Friday, 8:30am – 4:30pm

Start Date: September 2026

The Role

You will be responsible for delivering engaging and accessible Maths lessons across KS3, KS4 and Post-16, adapting your teaching to suit individual abilities and learning needs.

Your responsibilities will include:

• Planning and delivering engaging, differentiated Maths lessons
• Teaching Functional Skills, Entry Level and GCSE Maths where appropriate
• Adapting lessons around individual learning profiles and EHCP outcomes
• Using practical resources, visual scaffolding, chunking and other creative teaching strategies
• Supporting pupils with their confidence, engagement and emotional regulation
• Monitoring progress and identifying areas where additional support is required
• Building positive and consistent relationships with pupils
• Creating a calm, inclusive and supportive learning environment

What We’re Looking For

Essential:

• Experience teaching or supporting Maths
• QTS or equivalent teaching qualification
• Confidence differentiating lessons for a range of abilities and additional needs
• Strong classroom and behaviour management skills
• Excellent relationship-building skills
• A patient, flexible and child-centred approach
• Full UK driving licence

Desirable:

• Previous SEN, SEMH or alternative provision experience
• Experience teaching Functional Skills, Entry Level and/or GCSE Maths
• Understanding of EHCPs and personalised learning

What’s on Offer?

• £160 – £240 per day, depending on experience and qualifications
• Full-time, Monday to Friday position
• Maternity cover through to July 2027
• September 2026 start
• Opportunity to make a genuine difference within a specialist education setting
• Ongoing support from Simply Education throughout your placement

If you’re a Maths Teacher looking for a rewarding role where you can build strong relationships with pupils and help young people develop both their Maths skills and their confidence, we’d love to hear from you.

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