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Nexus Multi Academy Trust; Milton Keynes; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

An educational trust in the United Kingdom is seeking a dedicated Teacher to deliver personalised sensory-based learning to a small class of pupils with profound learning difficulties. The role requires experience in special educational needs and a commitment to a child-centred approach. You will work closely with a team to ensure the pupils’ complex needs are addressed while nurturing their engagement and independence. This is a full-time permanent position offering substantial professional development opportunities.

Benefits

Access to wellbeing support resources

Discount schemes for retailers

Enrolment in pension scheme

Extensive career development opportunities

Flexible working policies

Cycle to Work Scheme

Additional annual leave based on service

Qualifications

• Experience in SEN and PMLD/ASC contexts.
• Confidence in developing and delivering a sensory-led, differentiated curriculum.
• Strong partnership skills with pupils, families, staff and agencies.
• Child-centred approach.
• Commitment to supporting the aims of the academy.

Responsibilities

• Deliver personalised sensory-based learning to a small class of 10 pupils.
• Ensure pupils’ complex medical and postural care needs are met.
• Work closely with team members and families.
• Promote communication through AAC and intensive interaction.
• Nurture engagement, wellbeing and independence.

Skills

Experience in SEN and PMLD/ASC contexts

Confidence in developing and delivering sensory-led curriculum

Strong partnership skills

Child-centred approach

Commitment to supporting aims of the academy

Job description

Position: Teacher

Hours and Salary: MPS/UPS Plus SEN Allowance

School and Location: Fountaindale, Nottingham Road, Mansfield, Notts, NG18 5BA

Contract type: Full-time Permanent

Closing date: Monday 12 January 2026

Shortlisting date: Friday 16th January 2026

Interview date: Tuesday 18 January 2026

About our School

Fountaindale School believes that it takes a village to raise a child and our staff play an important role in this. Are you an energetic individual who will put young people at the centre of your work? Do you believe in our core values: Belong, Engage and Enjoy? If so, then come and join us. Take a look at our video and see what it could be like if you joined the Fountaindale Family.

We are looking for an experienced SEN practitioner that is confident developing and delivering a sensory‑led, highly differentiated curriculum, and creating meaningful, engaging learning opportunities for pupils with profound and multiple learning disabilities.

Whilst every day is different, you will be delivering personalised sensory‑based learning to a small class of 10 and ensuring the pupils’ complex medical and postural care needs are met. Working closely with your team (a TA and personal care assistants), therapists, specialist support staff and families, you will promote communication through AAC, objects of reference and intensive interaction. You will nurture engagement, wellbeing and independence, celebrating and supporting pupils to make individual progress.

About the Trust

This is an exciting opportunity to join an award‑winning Multi Academy Trust and be part of a welcoming and supportive team that serves amazing children and young people. Nexus Multi Academy Trust was founded in 2016, with 19 unique SEND and mainstream academies. We are a growing, forward‑thinking and innovative Trust with a shared ethos, vision and values for a personalised child‑centred approach. We are committed and invested in “Learning together, to be the best we can be” and it is as relatable to every employee and partner of our Trust as it is to our children, young adults and their families.

Responsibilities

• Deliver personalised sensory‑based learning to a small class of 10 pupils with profound and multiple learning difficulties.
• Ensure pupils’ complex medical and postural care needs are met.
• Work closely with team members (TA, personal care assistants), therapists, specialist support staff and families.
• Promote communication through AAC, objects of reference and intensive interaction.
• Nurture engagement, wellbeing and independence, celebrating and supporting pupils’ individual progress.
• Use a child‑centred, thematic approach to curriculum and ensure learning environments are safe, stimulating and secure.

Qualifications

• Experience in SEN and PMLD/ASC contexts.
• Confidence in developing and delivering sensory‑led, differentiated curriculum.
• Strong partnership skills with pupils, families, staff and agencies.
• Child‑centred approach.
• Commitment to supporting the aims of the academy.

What you can expect from us

• Access to free wellbeing support resources including counseling, medical and legal advice and an option to top up to private healthcare via a corporate membership.
• Access to discount schemes for savings with high‑street retailers, restaurants, activities and lifestyle services.
• Auto‑enrolment into a leading pension scheme with Teachers Pension Scheme or local scheme.
• Access to extensive and tailored career pathways, CPD programmes, training and coaching giving you the opportunity to grow and develop your career.
• An induction package to help you settle in and approach your role with confidence.
• The ability to contribute to and share quality practice with other professional TAs, teachers and the wider team.
• Internal opportunities across the Trust academies and to work with specialised leaders in education on nationally recognised projects.
• Flexible working policies.
• Cycle to Work Scheme.
• Annual leave increases based on length of service plus bank holidays for support staff.

To apply

If you’re interested in this role and wish to apply, please visit the Nexus MAT website to download an application form. You’ll find it under the Joining Us – Careers section, where the position is listed.

Completed applications should be sent to Karen Redgate, School Resource Manager, [e-mail].

In line with safer recruitment practices and Keeping Children Safe in Education (KCSIE), curriculum vitae (CVs) will only be accepted alongside a full application form.

We reserve the right to close this advertisement early should we receive a high volume of suitable applications.

Further information

For an informal and confidential conversation about the role, please contact Charlotte Adu, Acting.

Further information can be found on our school website Fountaindale School - Home.

Nexus Multi Academy Trust is committed to safeguarding and protecting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.

Safer recruitment practice and pre‑employment checks will be undertaken before any appointment is confirmed.

This post involves working with children and young people. If successful you will be required to apply for a disclosure of criminal records check at an enhanced level and a barred list check. Further information about the Disclosure and Barring Service can be found at www.gov.uk/disclosure-barring-service-check.

We are an equal opportunities employer committed to recruiting and retaining a diverse workforce.