SEN Teacher

Two Bridges Academy; Upper Morton; On-site; GBP 32,000 - 42,000; Part time

Job summary

Two Bridges Academy, a specialist SEND school opened in 2024, seeks a Class Teacher to join its expanding provision. You will plan, deliver and assess a holistic curriculum designed to support pupils with very early development, ASC/SLCN and other needs, while fostering a supportive classroom environment.

The role offers 32.5 hours per week, Monday to Friday, 8:45am-3:45pm, term time plus 6 inset days, permanent. Main/Upper Pay Scale with SEN point, plus sick pay and pension scheme.

Qualifications

• Experience of teaching pupils with SLD, PMLD, ASC or SLCN.
• Ability to deliver specialist positive behaviour approaches.
• Strong pedagogical understanding for very early development.

Responsibilities

• Plan, deliver and assess the holistic curriculum to support pupils’ goals.
• Provide strong leadership and direction to the class team.
• Build strong relationships with families and offer professional support.
• Support pupils to navigate the school day and develop independence.

Job description

As a Teacher, you will have a vital role in making a positive impact on the lives of our students and their families. You will achieve this by planning, delivering, and assessing our holistic curriculum, which is designed to support students in achieving their planned goals, improving communication and social skills, accessing therapeutic support, and overcoming barriers to learning. You will provide strong leadership and direction to the class team to ensure systems are in place which allow the class to operates smoothly and to support pupils to davigate the school day. You will also foster strong relationships with families and offer professional support in a compassionate and effective manner. Why join us?

• We are a positive and energetic team that values support and collaboration.
• You will contribute to the growth and development of a new expanding school.
• You will work in a purpose built provision with specialist facilities.
• You will receive a comprehensive programme of induction, training and support.
• Daily Staff Professional Time (non-contact time) is built into your contracted hours.
• Most importantly, you will gain memorable experiences of supporting pupils to learn and develop their independence and self-confidence.

Two Bridges Academy is a specialist SEND school that opened in September 2024 and, in a short time, has established an exceptional educational offer for our pupils. We are now in our final phase of growth with an established pupil cohort. We are seeking a Class Teacher for a mixed age group with a strong understanding of pedagogies for pupils at very early stages of development and confidence in delivering specialist positive behaviour approaches.

We are designated as a provision for pupils with SLD and PMLD, with a large proportion of our cohort having ASC or SLCN identified as the primary need on their EHCP.

32.5 hours per week, Monday to Friday, 8.45am-3.45pm, term time only plus 6 Inset Days, Permanent. Part-time applicants can be considered. Salary: Main Scale/Upper Pay Scale + SEN Point, plus generous sick pay and pension scheme.