Part-Time Class Teacher

Coventry City Council; Coventry; On-site; GBP 32,000 - 52,000; Part time

Job summary

A local educational institution in Coventry is seeking a highly motivated and inspiring part-time SEN Teacher to start in 2026. The role involves supporting children with complex learning needs, with responsibilities including safeguarding, continuous professional development, and collaboration with outside agencies. Ideal candidates will have experience working with special needs children, particularly those with Autism, and will demonstrate resilience and a commitment to both personal and student growth.

Benefits

Personalised professional development

Occupational health services

Salary sacrifice schemes

Free tea, coffee, and on-site parking

Local government pension scheme

Qualifications

• Experience with Autism and special educational needs.
• Knowledge of current educational developments for pupils with varying needs.
• Current training in Team Teach or safer handling skills.

Responsibilities

• Support the school’s growth and help shape its future.
• Understand the importance of safeguarding children.
• Work in partnership with outside agencies.

Skills

Experience working with special needs children

Understanding of Early Years principles

Teaching experience with children with complex needs

Job description

Job Type: Permanent Job Sector: Education Region: West Midlands Location: Castle Wood School, 50 Deedmore Road, Coventry Salary Description: £32,916 - £51,048 + SEN Allowance 1 (£2,787)/2(£5,497) (pro rata and dependent on experience) Posted: 15/12/2025 Recruiter: Coventry City Council Job Ref: coventrycc/TP/94874/11990 Job Views: 1

About the School

Join our dedicated team at Castle Wood, a vibrant special needs school supporting pupils aged 3 to 11 with a range of needs, including PMLD, SLD, ASD, and complex behavioural challenges. We are passionate about making a meaningful difference in the lives of our students.

What We Offer

• Enthusiastic, happy children
• A welcoming, supportive team
• Personalised professional development
• Staff workwear
• Free tea, coffee, and on‑site parking
• Excellent wellbeing benefits, including occupational health, counselling, salary sacrifice schemes (childcare vouchers, cycle to work)
• Local government pension scheme
• Opportunities to collaborate with experts
• Supportive governors and parents

Our Values

• Honesty
• Integrity
• Trust
• Empathy
• Respect

Job Role

We are currently looking to appoint a highly motivated, enthusiastic, and inspirational part‑time SEN Teacher who brings a "can do" attitude and a strong desire to work with children with complex learning needs. The successful candidate will ideally begin with us in 2026, working a Monday to Friday pattern. Your role will support the school’s growth and help shape its future.

Experience & Skills Required

• Experience working with special needs children, particularly those with Autism.
• Understanding of Early Years principles.
• Teaching experience with children with complex needs, including ASD, sensory difficulties, and potentially PMLD.

Who are we looking for?

• A strong vision and a passion for deepening both knowledge and practice.
• Positive relationships with colleagues, parents, and carers.
• Ambition for themselves and for their pupils.
• Resilience and flexibility.

Key Responsibilities

• Understand the importance of safeguarding children.
• Show a commitment to continuous professional development.
• Have knowledge of current educational developments for pupils with special educational needs, including Autism.
• Be experienced in planning, assessment, recording, and reporting for pupils with a broad spectrum of needs.
• Work in partnership with outside agencies to meet pupils’ needs.
• Apply effective behaviour management strategies to manage challenging behaviour.
• Possess knowledge and practical experience of effective assessment and target-setting for pupils with learning difficulties.
• Hold current training in Team Teach, positive handling, or safer handling skills.

Benefits

• Personalised continuing professional learning tailored to your development.
• Opportunities to collaborate with experts from a range of disciplines.
• The chance to work beyond the school with wider networks.
• Supportive colleagues, governors, and parents.
• Staff workwear.
• Comprehensive staff wellbeing package, including the option to take PPA off‑site, an employee assistance programme, a salary sacrifice scheme, access to our hydrotherapy pool, free tea and coffee, and free staff parking.

Interview Date

January 2026

Other Information

Our school is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. The successful candidate will be required to undertake an enhanced criminal record check via the DBS. Following recommendations from Keeping Children Safe in Education (KCSIE) for an additional pre‑employment check with effect 1 Sept 22, please note an online search may form part of this recruitment process.