SEND Class Teacher

What skills and experience we're looking for

What We’re Looking For

• A recognised teaching qualification (QTS, QTLS, or equivalent)
• Experience teaching pupils with PMLD, SLD, ASD, and complex SEND needs within a special school environment
• Strong knowledge of sensory curriculum approaches, intensive interaction, and communication-focused teaching strategies
• Experience supporting pupils with physical disabilities, complex medical needs, and personal care requirements
• Knowledge of assistive technologies and alternative communication methods
• A compassionate and adaptable teaching approach with a strong understanding of sensory learning and therapeutic practice
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills to collaborate with staff, families, and external professionals

What the school offers its staff

We know that to achieve our vision, it is our people who make the difference. We offer a competitive reward and benefits package:

• Competitive salaries reviewed annually, with starting salary determined by role level and experience
• National terms and conditions — STPCD (Burgundy Book) for teachers, NJC Green Book for support staff
• Teachers’ Pension Scheme or Local Government Pension Scheme with generous employer contribution
• Generous holiday entitlement in addition to Bank and Public Holidays
• 10 INSET days (double the standard) ensuring staff receive comprehensive training for our learners’ diverse needs
• Employee Assistance Programme — free, confidential access to financial support and GP services
• Cycle to Work scheme via salary sacrifice
• Interest-free Annual Season Ticket Loan
• Recognition schemes celebrating staff achievements and long service
• Wide range of policies and procedures supporting flexibility, diversity and equality
• Ongoing commitment to CPD with openness to external learning opportunities

Commitment to safeguarding

Our organisation is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults. We expect all staff, volunteers and trustees to share this commitment. Our recruitment process follows the keeping children safe in education guidance. Offers of employment may be subject to the following checks (where relevant): childcare disqualification Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) medical online and social media prohibition from teaching right to work satisfactory references suitability to work with children You must tell us about any unspent conviction, cautions, reprimands or warnings under the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975.