Teaching Vacancies

SEN Teacher

Maidstone, Kent ME14 5GA

Key information

Pay
Salary not listed
Hours
Full-time
Contract
Permanent
Posted date
11 Sep 2026
Closing date
28 Sep 2026

About this role

What skills and experience we're looking for

MPS/UPS + SEN Allowance, with progression opportunities + Local Government Pension Scheme + 24/7 access to a free virtual GP Service + collaborative MAT network + additionalLAT benefits.

Please be aware that this role is based at the Bearsted College

At Leigh Academy Snowfields, we believe every child deserves the chance to succeed, no matter the challenges they face. We are looking for a passionate, dedicated, and inspirationalSpecial Educational Needs (SEN) Teacherto join us at our purpose-built Bearsted College.

This is more than just a teaching position - it is a unique opportunity to become a valued member of a team that is shaping the future of inclusive education. You will play a crucial role in developing and delivering a bespoke curriculum, primarily supporting students on the Autistic Spectrum Disorder (ASD), utilising a Primary Teaching Model to help them reach their highest potential within our cutting-edge facilities.

Our team operates within a primary teaching model, and we warmly welcome applications from SEND specialists, primary teachers, and secondary subject specialists who are looking to move into SEND; we are completely open to all backgrounds.

What the school offers its staff

Why Join Leigh Academy Snowfields at Bearsted College?

Purpose-Built Facilities

Teach and work in state-of-the-art, purpose-built facilities designed specifically to enhance SEN delivery.

A Supportive Community

Join a welcoming team that shares your passion for inclusive education, where every colleague and child is valued and celebrated.

Professional Development

Access opportunities to grow your expertise and lead innovation in a dynamic, forward-thinking academy trust.

If you are a passionate SEN Teacher ready for the challenge and reward of impacting on students' lives, we want to hear from you!

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.