SEND Class Teacher

Bourne Education Trust; Leatherhead; On-site; GBP 34,398 - 52,490; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

TPS pension

Training & development

Well-being support

My Staff Shop discounts

Work-life balance

Cycle to work

Sick pay

Job summary

Woodlands School, part of Bourne Education Trust, seeks a SEND Class Teacher for its satellite provision at Cranmere Primary School in Esher. The role is full-time (32.5 hours) with a one-year fixed-term contract starting September 2026, with occasional travel across East Surrey.

You will deliver an inclusive curriculum for autistic pupils with learning difficulties, work with the SENCo on SEN Support, and contribute to safeguarding and CPD through ongoing professional development.

Qualifications

• Safeguarding of children awareness
• Qualified Teacher Status (QTS) or equivalent
• Evidence of ongoing professional development (CPD)

Responsibilities

• Deliver the curriculum tailored to age and ability of pupils
• Be accountable for attainment, progress and outcomes of all pupils in your class
• Collaborate with the SENCo to contribute to and participate in SEN Support Arrangements and monitoring

Education

Qualified Teacher Status (QTS) or equivalent

Evidence of effective CPD

Protection and safeguarding of children awareness

Job description

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 Woodlands School

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: Woodlands satellite site, Cranmere Primary School, Esher, Surrey with occasional travel across East Surrey and to Woodlands School (Leatherhead)
• Hours: Full time, 32.5 hours per week. Part‑time (2 days per week) also available
• Contract: Fixed‑term for 1 year (1 September 2026 to 31 August 2027)
• Start date: September 2026
• Salary: Teachers Main to Upper Pay Scale (Fringe) £34,398 – £52,490 and SEN allowance
• Responsible to: Headteacher

Benefits

• 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 everyday spending via My Staff Shop benefits platform
• Work‑life balance and family‑friendly policies and processes
• Cycle to work scheme
• Occupational sick pay

Key Responsibilities

• 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.

Qualifications

• Demonstrated awareness, understanding and commitment to the protection and safeguarding of children.
• Qualified Teacher Status or equivalent.
• Evidence of effective continuous professional development.

Our Culture

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