SEN Teacher

Jobsinsomerset; Taunton; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

Selworthy Special School seeks a dedicated Class Teacher to support students with special educational needs. Join a caring team and contribute to a thriving community focused on maximizing achievement for differently-abled learners. Enjoy professional development and a supportive work environment.

Benefits

Full induction programme

Ongoing professional development

Free tea/coffee for staff

Employee Assistance Programme

Staff wellbeing activities

Qualifications

• Experience with managing complex behaviours and helping SEN learners to achieve.

Responsibilities

• Support learners with complex needs in a structured learning environment.
• Provide learning support with a positive and inclusive outlook.

Skills

Communication

Empathy

Organization

Education

Qualified Teacher Status

Job description

Closing in 4 days (19 May 2025 12:00 pm)

Job details

Salary: MPS/UPS (dependent on experience) plus SEN allowance

Employer: Selworthy Special School

Contract type: Permanent

Working pattern: Full time

About the job

Key information

• Working Pattern: Full time
• Contract type: Permanent
• Salary: MPS/UPS (dependent on experience) plus SEN allowance

Are you looking for a new position supporting students with special educational needs and being part of a highly effective multi-disciplinary team?

About Us:

Selworthy is a special school for children and young people with learning disabilities aged 4 – 19. We have two campuses, both situated on the northern side of Taunton, Somerset. Our Oakhill Campus houses our primary school provision and since 2019 our secondary and 6th form provision has been based at our Hazelbrook Campus. We also run a satellite provision called The Cove for Key Stage 3 learners in Wellington, Somerset.

Being part of Selworthy School is like belonging to a family. Children and young people, parents and carers, staff, local residents and visitors are welcomed into a happy and purposeful community where everyone is challenged to go on a learning journey and maximise achievement.

What will I be doing?

We are looking to appoint a caring and professional Class Teacher to join our team at Selworthy Special School, who has a willingness and flexibility to work in different age ranges. You’ll have an enthusiasm for supporting learners with a variety of complex needs, providing learning support with a positive and inclusive outlook, and managing sometimes complex behaviours within a structured learning environment to ensure differently-abled learners can reach their full potential.

What kind of experience or qualifications do I need?

• Qualified Teacher Status (We are unable to accept any applications from ECTs at this time)
• Passion and commitment for supporting learners with specific needs
• An empathetic, patient and tolerant demeanour
• Key organisation and communication skills
• Experience with managing complex behaviours and helping SEN learners to achieve

What is in it for me?

We pride ourselves on being an employer of choice where all staff can thrive. We believe that supporting our staff both personally and professionally allows them to give their very best to our students.

What Selworthy School offers its staff:

• Full induction programme and ongoing professional development
• A rewarding role with excellent support and multiple opportunities for career progression.
• Provision of free tea/coffee for staff
• Employee Assistance Programme
• Staff wellbeing activities (exercise classes, access to Hydropool, staff and family events)
• Wellbeing room and information on wellbeing approaches

Selworthy School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults, and expects all staff and volunteers to understand and share this commitment. We have a shared commitment to develop a culture of respect, where discrimination is not tolerated. We welcome all applications, including those from under-represented groups including ethnicity, gender, transgender, age, disability, sexual orientation or religion.

Apply on the Selworthy Special School website