SEND Teacher - Children's Residential School
| Company: | senploy |
|---|---|
| Salary: | Competitive Salary |
| Hours: | Full-time |
| Location: | BURTON UPON TRENT |
| Job type: | Temporary |
| Posting date: | 5 Aug 2026 |
| Closing date: | 1 Sept 2026 |
Summary
SEN Class Teacher
This is a rare and rewarding opportunity to join our unique specialist school as an SEN Class Teacher, where every day brings the chance to make a lasting difference in the lives of our young people.
At the heart of everything we do is a commitment to providing exceptional education, care, and support, helping every learner to achieve their full potential.
We are proud to be a 'Good' Ofsted-rated school, with Behaviour and Attitudes and Personal Development judged to be Outstanding.
"Staff are proud to work at the school." - Ofsted 2023
Whether you're an experienced SEN teacher or an Early Career Teacher looking to begin your journey in specialist education, we'd love to hear from you. We also welcome applications from mainstream teachers with relevant experience or a genuine passion for supporting children and young people with additional needs.
What We Offer
We believe that supporting our staff is just as important as supporting our pupils. As part of our team, you'll benefit from:
- A 52-week contract, paid monthly, including school holiday periods
- Company pension and Employee Assistance Programme
- A contribution towards wellbeing treatments
- Complimentary termly breakfast rolls
- Our popular monthly wellbeing treat box
- A dedicated wellbeing team focused on supporting all staff
- Regular training, CPD, and professional development opportunities
- A welcoming, collaborative, and highly supportive working environment
- A beautiful rural setting with a strong focus on outdoor learning and community-based experiences
- The unique opportunity to be greeted by our friendly farm animals as you arrive at work each morning
The Role
As an SEN Class Teacher, you will play a key role in delivering engaging, personalised learning experiences while supporting pupils' academic, emotional, and social development.
Your responsibilities will include:
- Planning and delivering high-quality lessons in line with the school's curriculum
- Leading and supporting a team of Teaching Assistants and classroom support staff
- Working collaboratively with our multidisciplinary therapy team, including Speech and Language Therapists (SaLT), Occupational Therapists, Physiotherapists, and Clinical Psychologists, to support communication, emotional regulation, and independence
- Promoting positive behaviour through consistent, therapeutic approaches, including the safe use of physical intervention where required
- Supporting the wellbeing of both pupils and colleagues across the school community
- Bringing enthusiasm, flexibility, creativity, and a positive attitude to every aspect of school life
About Our School
We are a specialist residential school supporting children and young people aged 5 to 19 with a wide range of additional needs, including:
- Autism Spectrum Condition (ASC)
- Attachment needs
- Prader-Willi Syndrome (PWS)
- Moderate and Severe Learning Difficulties (MLD & SLD)
- Speech, Language and Communication Needs (SLCN)
- Sensory processing differences
- Therapeutic needs
- Behaviours that may challenge
Our holistic approach combines education, therapy, and care to create an environment where every young person feels safe, valued, and supported to succeed.
Come and See Us
We strongly encourage prospective applicants to visit the school and experience our welcoming environment first-hand. It's a great opportunity to meet the team, explore our facilities, and discover what makes our school such a rewarding place to work.
We look forward to welcoming you.