SEND Class Teacher

Birch Wood (Melton Area Special School); Melton Mowbray; On-site; GBP 24,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

Birch Wood Special School in Melton Mowbray seeks an enthusiastic class teacher dedicated to inspiring students with special educational needs. The role offers a unique opportunity to make a difference in a well-resourced environment, supported by motivated colleagues while fostering an inclusive educational setting.

Benefits

Excellent professional development opportunities

Supportive working environment

High staff to pupil ratios

Qualifications

• Qualified teachers with a passion for SEND.
• Experience with special educational needs is desirable.
• High expectations and commitment to inclusive education are critical.

Responsibilities

• Teach students with learning and cognition needs.
• Work alongside a team of motivated support staff.
• Inspire students and ensure they reach their full potential.

Skills

Inclusive practice

Flexibility

Ability to inspire

Education

Qualified Teacher Status

SEN1 or SEN2 qualification

Job description

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MPS-UPS plus SEN Allowance (dependent upon experience)

Birch Wood Special School has a unique opportunity for an enthusiastic person to join our expanding team.

Birch Wood Area Special School is a dual site school with a strong vision for achieving the best outcomes possible for children with a range of special educational needs. At our Grange Drive site students range from early years to year 14 with special educational needs including learning and cognition needs (Moderate-Severe Learning Difficulties and Profound & Multiple Learning Difficulties). Students may have a diagnosis of Autism and or ADHD. Students here have access to a range of specialist facilities in a positive, communication rich environment. Birch Wood Vale (BWV) is our 11-19 school for students with moderate learning and cognition difficulties and ASC. We also have a specialist Autism provision- Ashton House, based at this site. BWV caters for students who will eventually be capable of achieving entry level qualifications, full GCSEs or a range of vocational qualifications in a nurturing and supportive environment that is sensitive to their needs and aspirational for their futures.

Birch Wood is a well-resourced school, with high staff to pupil ratios in the pleasant market town of Melton Mowbray. We are a small (242 students), caring school community with high aspirations for all our learners. Due to the range of students we work with there are always opportunities for committed teaching professionals to expand their experiences.

We provide a broad, enriched and expanding curriculum which is based on National Curriculum guidelines. Outcomes for all pupils are consistently high and we were judged to be a good school in our most recent Section 8 Ofsted inspection in June 2024. However, the evidence gathered suggests that the inspection grade might be outstanding if a graded (section 5) inspection were carried out.

We have an opportunity for an enthusiastic and inspirational class teacher who has a passion for teaching children with special educational needs.

The successful candidate will teach students with learning and cognition needs with a range of complexity. You will work alongside a team of highly motivated support staff. Applications are welcome from ECT/MPS or UPS depending on qualifications and experience, and SEN1 or SEN2 allowance depending on experience. Applications will be considered from primary and secondary mainstream teachers with a keen interest in SEND as well as experienced SEND teachers.

The successful Candidate will:

• Be dedicated to getting the best from young people, who at times may present as challenging and complex.
• Have high expectations and enjoy the challenges associated with working in an environment where they can inspire young people to progress and reach their full potential
• Be committed to inclusive practice and the belief that all pupils can achieve and learn, whatever their SEND
• May have experience and/or knowledge of working with children who have Special Educational Needs
• Have a flexible approach to working with others whilst forming relationships with young people
• It is a very exciting time to join us at Birch Wood, a place where the best teachers can make a huge difference to the outcomes of our students.
• That every day you will get the opportunity to inspire young people and use your skills to give something back.
• Our students are amazing… that is a promise!
• You will work alongside a team of highly motivated support staff
• We will support you professionally and personally by providing excellent professional development within our supportive community.
• You will be welcomed in to working in our calm, child-centred, supportive and well-resourced environment

We warmly welcome an informal visit or a conversation prior to application and can be arranged by contacting the school office.

Interviews will take place on Friday 20th June 2025.

Safeguarding Statement

Birch Wood Special School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. The successful candidate will be required to undertake an Enhanced Disclosure form the DBS (Disclosure and Barring Service).

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MPS-UPS plus SEN Allowance (dependent upon experience)

Birch Wood Special School has a unique opportunity for an enthusiastic person to join our expanding team.

Birch Wood Area Special School is a dual site school with a strong vision for achieving the best outcomes possible for children with a range of special educational needs. At our Grange Drive site students range from early years to year 14 with special educational needs including learning and cognition needs (Moderate-Severe Learning Difficulties and Profound & Multiple Learning Difficulties). Students may have a diagnosis of Autism and or ADHD. Students here have access to a range of specialist facilities in a positive, communication rich environment. Birch Wood Vale (BWV) is our 11-19 school for students with moderate learning and cognition difficulties and ASC. We also have a specialist Autism provision- Ashton House, based at this site. BWV caters for students who will eventually be capable of achieving entry level qualifications, full GCSEs or a range of vocational qualifications in a nurturing and supportive environment that is sensitive to their needs and aspirational for their futures.

Birch Wood is a well-resourced school, with high staff to pupil ratios in the pleasant market town of Melton Mowbray. We are a small (242 students), caring school community with high aspirations for all our learners. Due to the range of students we work with there are always opportunities for committed teaching professionals to expand their experiences.

We provide a broad, enriched and expanding curriculum which is based on National Curriculum guidelines. Outcomes for all pupils are consistently high and we were judged to be a good school in our most recent Section 8 Ofsted inspection in June 2024. However, the evidence gathered suggests that the inspection grade might be outstanding if a graded (section 5) inspection were carried out.

We have an opportunity for an enthusiastic and inspirational class teacher who has a passion for teaching children with special educational needs.

The successful candidate will teach students with learning and cognition needs with a range of complexity. You will work alongside a team of highly motivated support staff. Applications are welcome from ECT/MPS or UPS depending on qualifications and experience, and SEN1 or SEN2 allowance depending on experience. Applications will be considered from primary and secondary mainstream teachers with a keen interest in SEND as well as experienced SEND teachers.

The successful Candidate will:

Be dedicated to getting the best from young people, who at times may present as challenging and complex.

Have high expectations and enjoy the challenges associated with working in an environment where they can inspire young people to progress and reach their full potential

Be committed to inclusive practice and the belief that all pupils can achieve and learn, whatever their SEND

May have experience and/or knowledge of working with children who have Special Educational Needs

Have a flexible approach to working with others whilst forming relationships with young people

It is a very exciting time to join us at Birch Wood, a place where the best teachers can make a huge difference to the outcomes of our students.

We promise:

That every day you will get the opportunity to inspire young people and use your skills to give something back.

Our students are amazing… that is a promise!

You will work alongside a team of highly motivated support staff

We will support you professionally and personally by providing excellent professional development within our supportive community.

You will be welcomed in to working in our calm, child-centred, supportive and well-resourced environment

We warmly welcome an informal visit or a conversation prior to application and can be arranged by contacting the school office.

Interviews will take place on Friday 20th June 2025.

Safeguarding Statement

Birch Wood Special School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. The successful candidate will be required to undertake an Enhanced Disclosure form the DBS (Disclosure and Barring Service).