Art Teacher - Creative SEN School - Weston-super-Mare - September Start

Perham Education Partnership; Weston-super-Mare; On-site; GBP 24,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

A vibrant SEN school in Weston-super-Mare is seeking a creative and compassionate Art ECT. This role involves delivering creative lessons to support students with a range of learning needs and celebrating their achievements through art. Ideal candidates are newly qualified teachers with a passion for inclusive education. The school offers a supportive environment with specialist resources and opportunities for collaboration.

Benefits

Fully supported ECT programme

Specialist classrooms and resources

Collaborations with therapists and artists

Qualifications

• Experience in SEN environments is desirable but not essential.
• Passion for inclusive education and the arts.
• Ability to adapt lessons for individual learning needs.

Responsibilities

• Deliver creative lessons to small groups across KS3 and KS4.
• Support students' individual EHCP targets.
• Contribute to school exhibitions and celebrate student achievements.

Skills

Creative teaching methods

Patience

Flexibility

Trauma-informed approach

Education

Qualified Teacher Status (QTS)

Job description

Overview

An inspiring opportunity has arisen for a creative and compassionate Art ECT to join a vibrant SEN school in Weston-super-Mare. This specialist setting supports young people with a variety of learning needs, and the school is widely respected for its inclusive, therapeutic, and creative ethos. Art plays a central role in promoting communication, emotional expression, and wellbeing across the school.

This is a truly rewarding opportunity for an early career teacher who wants to make a lasting difference through the arts. You will be part of a multidisciplinary team committed to nurturing each student's unique strengths and celebrating creative success in all its forms.

Why This School?

• A fully supported ECT programme adapted for SEN settings
• Specialist classrooms, sensory resources, and art materials to meet a wide range of needs
• A values-led leadership team focused on inclusion, mental health, and creativity
• Opportunities to collaborate with therapists and visiting artists

Your Role as an Art ECT

You will deliver creative lessons to small groups across KS3 and KS4, adapting content to support students' individual EHCP targets. Your curriculum will explore drawing, painting, sculpture, mixed media, and digital art, with a strong emphasis on process, self-expression, and developing fine motor skills. You'll contribute to school exhibitions and celebrate students' achievements through displays and showcases.

Who Should Apply?

Ideal for a newly qualified Art teacher or trainee completing QTS this year, who is passionate about inclusive education. Experience in SEN environments is desirable but not essential-what matters is creativity, patience, and a belief in the power of art to transform lives. A flexible and trauma-informed approach is key.