Class Teacher - Sensory Needs

Summary:

Class Teacher - Sensory Needs – Year 5 & 6. Support children with complex needs in a nurturing environment.

About the School:

A school committed to inclusive education, offering a supportive and innovative environment for children with complex learning, sensory, and communication needs.

The Opportunity:

Join a nurturing and specialist setting where sensory approaches are central to teaching and learning. You will support pupils in Years 5 and 6 who have complex needs, including PMLD, autism, and sensory processing challenges. This role offers the chance to make a meaningful impact through creative, child-led teaching.

Key Responsibilities:

• Design and deliver engaging, multi-sensory lessons that support regulation, communication, and cognitive development.
• Adapt the curriculum to meet individual EHCP outcomes, using creative approaches that promote independence and emotional wellbeing.
• Work collaboratively with families, therapists, and support staff to create consistent and responsive learning environments.
• Use sensory rooms, outdoor spaces, and therapeutic strategies to enhance engagement and progress.
• Support children with profound and multiple learning difficulties, autism, and significant medical needs.
• Implement child-led practice and holistic development strategies.
• Reflect on and improve teaching methods regularly to ensure the best outcomes for students.
• Contribute to a team that values innovation, care, and continuous professional development.

Qualifications & Skills:

Required

• Qualified teacher with experience in SEND, particularly with children aged 9–11.
• Strong background in sensory integration and multi-sensory teaching.
• Ability to design and deliver lessons that support communication and cognitive development.
• Experience working with children with complex needs, including PMLD, autism, and sensory processing challenges.

Preferred

• Experience with EHCP outcomes and individualised learning plans.
• Knowledge of trauma-informed approaches and assistive technology.
• Experience working with children with significant medical needs.
• Confidence in using sensory rooms and outdoor environments for teaching and learning.

Compensation & Benefits:

• Competitive salary and benefits package.
• Access to high-quality CPD in sensory integration and assistive technology.
• Supportive leadership team and a well-resourced, inclusive environment.