SEN Teacher

LeighAcademiesTrust; Maidstone; On-site; GBP 32,000 - 52,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Local Government Pension Scheme

Free virtual GP service

Career progression opportunities

LAT benefits

Job summary

Leigh Academy Snowfields in Bearsted is seeking a passionate SEN Teacher to deliver an ASD-focused curriculum using a Primary Teaching Model. You will join a supportive, inclusive academy committed to helping every student reach their potential.

Located at Bearsted College, this role sits within Leigh Academies Trust, offering progression opportunities and a strong dedication to inclusive education. A collaborative environment with state-of-the-art facilities awaits.

Qualifications

• Passionate SEN teacher to deliver bespoke ASD-focused curriculum.
• Develop and deliver a bespoke curriculum using a Primary Teaching Model.
• Support students on the Autistic Spectrum Disorder (ASD).
• Open to SEND specialists, primary teachers, and secondary subject specialists.

Responsibilities

• Teach and support pupils in a purpose-built SEN environment.
• Deliver inclusive lessons using the Primary Teaching Model.
• Collaborate with staff to develop and implement individual education plans.
• Contribute to a nurturing, high-expectation learning culture.

Job description

Why Join Leigh Academy Snowfields at Bearsted College?

MPS/UPS + SEN Allowance, with progression opportunities + Local Government Pension Scheme + 24/7 access to a free virtual GP Service + collaborative MAT network + additional LAT benefits.

Please be aware that this role is based at the Bearsted College.

At Leigh Academy Snowfields, we believe every child deserves the chance to succeed, no matter the challenges they face. We are looking for a passionate, dedicated, and inspirational Special Educational Needs (SEN) Teacher to join us at our purpose-built Bearsted College.

This is more than just a teaching position - it is a unique opportunity to become a valued member of a team that is shaping the future of inclusive education. You will play a crucial role in developing and delivering a bespoke curriculum, primarily supporting students on the Autistic Spectrum Disorder (ASD), utilising a Primary Teaching Model to help them reach their highest potential within our cutting‑edge facilities.

Our team operates within a primary teaching model, and we warmly welcome applications from SEND specialists, primary teachers, and secondary subject specialists who are looking to move into SEND; we are completely open to all backgrounds.

Purpose‑Built Facilities: Teach and work in state‑of‑the‑art, purpose‑built facilities designed specifically to enhance SEN delivery.

A Supportive Community: Join a welcoming team that shares your passion for inclusive education, where every colleague and child is valued and celebrated.

Professional Development: Access opportunities to grow your expertise and lead innovation in a dynamic, forward‑thinking academy trust.

If you are a passionate SEN Teacher ready for the challenge and reward of impacting on students' lives, we want to hear from you!

Working with us at Leigh Academy Snowfields

Leigh Academy Snowfields is an outstanding specialist school for students with Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD), offering a warm, inclusive, and aspirational environment across our Bearsted and Cranbrook campuses - with a brand new, purpose‑built site opening in Minster, September 2025. Across all sites, our dedicated team empowers every student to thrive academically, socially, and emotionally.

Our approach blends care with ambition - “Where Nurture Meets Aspiration” - and is underpinned by our core values: Be Kind, Work Hard, Communicate, Stay Safe, and Be Happy. We offer small class sizes, highly personalised support, and a broad, balanced curriculum that includes GCSEs and vocational pathways. Our specialist facilities in catering, horticulture, and land‑based studies prepare students for meaningful, independent futures.

Awarded Ofsted Outstanding, Snowfields is more than a school - it’s a collaborative and inspiring community where staff are valued, supported, and developed. Whether you're new to special education or an experienced practitioner, you’ll be part of a forward‑thinking team making a real difference.

Come and help shape the future of SEN education. To find out more about Leigh Academy Snowfields, please click here.

Our Commitment to Safeguarding, Equality & Diversity

Leigh Academies Trust and all of our academies are committed to ensuring the highest levels of safeguarding and promoting the welfare of our pupils, and we expect all our staff and volunteers to share this commitment. This role involves regulated activity relevant to children, and it is a criminal offence for anyone barred from engaging in regulated activity with children to apply for this position.

We adopt a fair, robust and consistent recruitment process across all academies and business units, in line with Keeping Children Safe in Education guidance. This includes online checks for shortlisted candidates, and you can read more about our approach on our Careers site. All offers of employment are subject to an Enhanced DBS check, references and, where applicable, a prohibition from teaching check.

As a Trust, we are passionate about diversity and recognise that as individuals, we all bring something unique to the role, regardless of any protected characteristics, which is why we treat all of our people equally, without compromise. We are committed to providing equality and fairness throughout our recruitment and employment practices, and not discriminating on any grounds.