SEND Class Teacher

Bourne Education Trust; Esher; Hybrid; GBP 36,000 - 54,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Generous pension

Holiday entitlement

Training and development

Wellbeing support (GP access & EAP)

Discount platform (My Staff Shop)

Cycle to work

Free parking

Job summary

Woodlands School in Esher is seeking a SEND Class Teacher to join the satellite provision at Cranmere Primary School. You will deliver the curriculum and support pupils with autism and learning difficulties in a welcoming, inclusive setting.

The role is full-time, permanent, with a salary on the Main to Upper Pay Scale (Fringe) £35,602 - £54,328 plus SEN allowance, and a range of benefits including pension, development opportunities and wellbeing support.

Qualifications

• Must have safeguarding awareness and commitment to child protection.
• Qualified Teacher Status or equivalent must be held.
• Evidence of continuous professional development.

Responsibilities

• Deliver the curriculum appropriate to age and ability of pupils.
• Be accountable for attainment and progress of all pupils in class(es).
• Collaborate with SENCo to contribute to and review SEN Support Arrangements.

Skills

Safeguarding awareness

Education

Qualified Teacher Status or equivalent

Job description

Salary: Teachers Main to Upper Pay Scale (Fringe) £35,602 - £54,328 with SEN Allowance

Benefits: Generous pension and holiday entitlement, training and development, recognition policies, wellbeing support (24/7 GP access & EAP), access to discount platform, work-life balance, family-friendly policies, free parking, occupational sick pay

We are seeking a SEND Class Teacher to join our team at Woodlands School, as part of our satellite provision based at a welcoming and inclusive primary school in Esher.

About WoodlandsSchool

Woodlands School, part of Bourne Education Trust, is an outstanding special school based in Leatherhead, Surrey. Our educational approach focuses on preparation for life, with communication and literacy at the heart of everything we do - promoting independence, community inclusion and a curiosity about the world.

Our satellite provision in Esher caters for pupils who are autistic and have learning difficulties, offering them a safe, supportive and stimulating environment where they can thrive. It represents an innovative step forward in Surrey specialist provision and we are
proud to be leading this initiative in partnership with a forward-thinking mainstream setting.

Joining Woodlands during this exciting time of expansion means becoming part of a supportive, ambitious team dedicated to making a difference every day.

Details

Job title: SEND Class Teacher

Location: This role is based at Woodlands satellite site, Cranmere Primary School, Esher, Surrey.

Contract: Full time, permanent

Salary: Teachers Main to Upper Pay Scale (Fringe) £35,602 - £54,328 with SEN Allowance

• Generous workplace pension through TPS
• Ongoing training, learning and development opportunities
• Recognition policies for exceptional performance and long service
• Well-being support, including 24/7 online GP access, Employee Assistance Programme (EAP), online wellness support and free eye tests
• Access to savings on your everyday spending including groceries, homeware, entertainment and holidays, through My Staff Shop benefits platform
• Work-life balance, and family friendly policies and processes
• Cycle to work scheme

Key responsibilities include:

• Deliver the curriculum as relevant to the age and ability of the individuals and classes you teach, preparing and developing teaching materials, programmes and pastoral arrangements as appropriate
• Be accountable for the attainment, progress and outcomes of all pupils within your class/es, planning effectively to ensure that pupils have the opportunity to meet their potential
• Be aware of pupils’ capabilities, planning effectively to meet the needs of pupils with Special Educational Needs and work in collaboration with the SENCo to make an appropriate contribution to and participate in the preparation, implementation, monitoring and review of SEN Support Arrangements

Requirements include:

• Ability to demonstrate an awareness, understanding and commitment to the protection and safeguarding of children
• Qualified Teacher Status or equivalent
• Ability to evidence effective continuous professional development

For full job description and requirements, please see applicant pack on our careers website.

Our Culture

At Bourne Education Trust, we value colleagues who are:

• Reflective, optimistic and aspirational
• Collaborative and innovative
• Committed, engaged and professional
• Advocates for equality and inclusivity

Bourne Education Trust are committed to safeguarding and protecting the welfare and safety of its staff and pupils, and follows safeguarding interview procedures. We expect all candidates to meet the highest standard of safeguarding and successful applicants will be required to undertake an Enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check.

Bourne Education Trust is committed to equality of opportunity for all colleagues, pupils and other stakeholders. Applications from individuals are encouraged regardless of age, disability, sex, gender reassignment, sexual orientation, pregnancy and maternity, race, religion or belief and marriage and civil partnerships.In advertising our vacancies, we are committed to accommodating diverse needs. If you require the applicant job pack to be supplied in a different format, please don't hesitate to contact us and we will do our best to provide a suitable alternative.

Reasonable adjustments to the shortlisting process:

Bourne Education Trust is proud to be a Disability Confident Employer and no applicant will be disadvantaged due to a disability. All candidates who are disabled, as defined by the Equality Act 2010 and who meet the minimum essential requirements will be offered an interview.

Do you consider yourself to have a disability, as defined by the Equality Act 2010?

The closing date for this vacancy is the 30th November 2026. However we strongly recommend applying early to have the best possible chance of being considered. Applications will be considered on receipt, and we retain the right to amend the closing date and withdraw this vacancy if we have received sufficient applications.