Special Needs Teacher

Summary:

Join a school as a Special Needs Teacher and make a meaningful impact on students' lives.

About the School:

A school dedicated to providing a high-quality education for children with significant learning needs, supported by state-of-the-art facilities and a strong commitment to inclusion and excellence.

The Opportunity:

A school is seeking an experienced and passionate Special Needs Teacher to join its growing team. This role offers the opportunity to shape specialist provision, deliver a personalised curriculum, and contribute to a collaborative, values-driven environment where every child can achieve.

Key Responsibilities:

• Deliver a highly personalised curriculum tailored to individual EHCP outcomes
• Plan, teach and assess learning in line with pupils’ complex needs
• Create a safe, inclusive and inspiring classroom environment
• Support and model effective specialist practice
• Work closely with therapists, families and external agencies
• Contribute to self-evaluation and continuous school improvement
• Promote an “I can do” culture and build positive relationships with pupils and families
• Influence practice beyond the classroom and contribute to whole-school development

Qualifications & Skills:

Required

• Qualified Teacher Status (QTS)
• Substantial experience working with pupils with severe, profound and/or complex learning difficulties
• Understanding of communication needs, sensory regulation and personalised curriculum design
• Strong classroom practice and ability to build positive relationships with pupils and families
• Commitment to high expectations for every child and a collaborative, reflective environment

Preferred

• Experience with embedding an “I can do” culture
• Experience in working with multi-agency professionals
• Background in safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children
• Experience in school improvement and leadership

Compensation & Benefits:

• Competitive salary and SEN allowance
• Comprehensive pension contributions and generous holiday allowance
• Access to high-quality CPD, Bupa Level 1 Health Plan and Employee Assistance Programmes