SEN Class Teacher

Blackfriarsacademy; Newcastle upon Tyne; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

Blackfriars Academy seeks an exceptional Classroom Teacher for Complex Needs Classes, committed to delivering outstanding education to students with diverse needs. The ideal candidate will have experience in special education, be passionate about student potential, and thrive in a collaborative environment.

Benefits

Generous holiday entitlement

Electric Car Scheme

Medicash Health & Wellbeing Plan

Free DiscountForTeachers Scheme

Free Eye Tests

Cycle to work scheme

Access to the Institute of Education

Qualifications

• Proven ability to create engaging, high-quality lessons.
• Experience working with students with complex needs.
• Passionate and committed professional.

Responsibilities

• Deliver outstanding educational experiences.
• Work closely within a team of specialists.
• Support students with diverse needs.

Skills

Collaboration

Engagement

Adaptability

Education

Experience with complex special educational needs

Job description

Blackfriars Academy is seeking to appoint an exceptional Classroom Teacher to join one of our Complex Needs Classes. Our students have a diverse range of needs, including complex medical and physical conditions, autism, visual and hearing impairments, and severe learning difficulties.

We are looking for a passionate, committed professional to become part of our highly dedicated and experienced team, delivering an outstanding educational experience to our students.

The ideal candidate will be driven by a belief in the potential of every student and have a proven ability to create engaging, high-quality lessons tailored to individual needs. Collaboration is central to our ethos, and we value the ability to work closely within a close-knit team of specialists.

While we welcome applicants with a broad range of experience, the essential requirement is experience working with students with complex special educational needs. If you are ready to inspire, support, and make a lasting impact, we would love to hear from you.

Blackfriars Academy is a very special place to be educated. We have a learning community of approximately 120 students aged between 11-19 and over 90 staff all working towards the goal of supporting students with profound and complex, or moderate or severe learning needs and profound and complex needs to reach their potential. We are special because we provide an outstanding educational experience for a vast range of needs in a supportive and caring atmosphere where students blossom in our inclusive environment.

Shaw Education Trust is a thriving group of diverse and growing schools including Primary, Secondary, and Special Schools, all working together to improve the lives of young people in our communities. We are sponsored by Shaw Trust, a charity organization focused on transforming lives. We’re a growing group of dynamically excellent academies providing education to children of all ages and abilities. Staff across our team are dedicated to ensuring every child has the opportunity to succeed, regardless of their starting point in life.

Our Special settings cater for children and young people with a wide range of Special Educational Needs, from profound medical needs and life-limiting conditions, to severe, moderate, and sensory needs, through to young people with social, emotional, and mental health needs requiring support and understanding to navigate their world.

Whether you are a teacher, a teaching assistant, a healthcare professional, or work in facilities, admin, or operations, all our Special Schools offer opportunities to work within establishments that have a ‘family’ feel, putting children, young people, and their families at the heart of what we do.

All pupils in our Special Schools have an individualized education and are educated in small classes and groups with enhanced support to meet their needs. Supporting a child or young person with Special Educational Needs to reach their goals is highly rewarding. You will truly make a difference in their lives and their families’ lives.

Shaw Education Trust offers the following employee benefits for Teaching and Support Staff:

• Support staff working full-time, all year, enjoy generous holiday entitlement from day one (37 days, rising to 39 days after 5 years, including Bank Holidays).
• Electric Car Scheme: Environmentally friendly vehicles.
• Access to Medicash Health & Wellbeing Plan: Health services supporting your well-being.
• Free DiscountForTeachers Scheme: Discounts and offers from major brands.
• Free Eye Tests
• Cycle to work scheme
• Access to the Institute of Education and opportunities to grow and flourish within the Trust.

Our commitment to our staff includes:

• Access to a wide range of courses, including National Professional Qualifications (NPQH, NPQSL, NPQEYL, NPQLL, NPQLT, NPQLTD, NPQLBC) delivered by the Shaw Education Trust as a partner of the Ambition Institute, and NPQEL for executive leaders.
• Experienced leadership and subject-specific support.
• Guidance from former HMIs and Ofsted Inspectors.
• Access to the Trust’s Institute of Education and SCITT.
• Opportunities to collaborate with different schools as a Professional Advocate.
• Access to online courses and placement projects within our schools.

Blackfriars Academy is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. All staff and volunteers are expected to share this commitment.

This position is subject to vetting procedures, including online checks and a criminal record check from the Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS), requiring disclosure of all relevant cautions, warnings, and convictions.

All shortlisted candidates will undergo an online search as part of our safer recruitment process.

We reserve the right to appoint before the closing date as applications are reviewed on an ongoing basis. Early applications are encouraged.

We are an Equal Opportunities employer, and all recruitment practices will reflect this commitment. CVs alone will not be accepted, and successful candidates will undergo a fully Enhanced DBS check and other relevant employment checks.