SEND Class Teacher

Thomas Wolsey Ormiston Academy; Nacton; On-site; GBP 29,000 - 36,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Free onsite parking

Wide professional development opportun

Employee benefits scheme

Job summary

Thomas Wolsey Ormiston Academy is seeking an SEND Classroom Teacher for a fixed-term maternity cover to develop specialist SEND knowledge and experience within a supportive team. You will join our school for children aged 3 to 16 with complex needs, bringing enthusiasm from SEND or mainstream backgrounds.

The role includes pastoral responsibility, leading a small team of support staff, and collaborating with multi‑agency professionals to provide personalised learning for a diverse group of

Qualifications

• Experience of working with children with SEND or similar needs.
• Ability to provide personalised learning.
• Experience in pastoral leadership is desirable.

Responsibilities

• Pastoral responsibility for a class group.
• Leading a small team of support staff within the class.
• Collaboration with multi‑agency staff.
• Providing personalised learning to suit a wide variety of learners.

Skills

SEND experience

Pastoral care

Team collaboration

Curriculum adaptation

Job description

Have you ever thought about teaching in a specialist setting? We are offering a unique opportunity to develop specialist SEND knowledge and experience by joining our team as an SEND Classroom Teacher for a fixed term period of maternity cover.

We welcome applications from enthusiastic, outstanding and inspiring teachers who come from either a SEND or mainstream background. You will be working with a supportive and experienced team who work collaboratively with professionals from a wide range of backgrounds to meet the physical, medical, sensory and emotional needs of our children.

Our school caters for children from 3 to 16 with complex physical, medical and sensory needs. We have an evolving school population of 100+ pupils with ever more complex needs. Our special school is in purpose built accommodation, has an outstanding reputation for the personal development of our pupils and holds inclusion at its heart. We were rated Good (Ofsted November 2021). We have inclusion at our heart and an outstanding reputation for the personal development of our pupils.

Why work for Ormiston Academies Trust?

Our vision is to create a school system where every child thrives, regardless of background. Our people are at the heart of our approach - they are our greatest asset. We exist to provide the best learning opportunities every day, in every school for every child. It is the people and teams in our Trust who make this a reality and ensure we have the greatest impact. If you join us at Ormiston, whatever your role, you can be sure of a role with purpose and meaning.

Ormiston, where every member of staff enjoys…

• The opportunity to build on the legacy of those who came before - being part of one of the longest standing Trusts, created with the sole purpose of enabling children and young people to thrive
• Working for a Trust nationally recognised for its impact on disadvantaged children - a rewarding, stimulating career where staff are challenged to be the best they can be, for the pupils we are proud to serve
• Being part of a team and community where you belong - receiving bespoke and holistic support from a well‑resourced and ambitious network of experts and professionals that work at the heart of communities
• A supportive environment to grow your career - an extensive professional development programme, alongside flexible working arrangements and generous benefits

About the role:

Experience of working with children of a similar need is always preferable, but not essential, and full training will always be given. We offer excellent support to our staff, ensuring that all get the additional support and training they need and opportunities to build upon their experience.

The role will include (but is not limited to):

• Pastoral responsibility for a class group
• Leading a small team of support staff within the class
• Collaboration with multi‑agency staff
• Providing personalised learning to suit our wide variety of learners
• Potentially leading a curriculum area across the school

In return we would offer you:

• The chance to make a real difference to the lives of children with complex needs and their families
• A warm and personable working environment, the size of which supports close working relationships with our wider school community
• Access to a wide range of professional development opportunities, including high quality CPD on the latest thinking around teaching and learning delivered by award‑winning experts in this field
• Access to the Trust-wide employee benefit scheme
• Free onsite parking
• Supportive working environment within an academy focused on the wellbeing of staff

Visits to the school prior to application are encouraged. Please contact either of the Co‑Principals, ([e-mail] or [e-mail]) if you should wish to discuss this position in more detail.

The closing date is 4th October 2026, early applications are encouraged as we reserve the right to close the vacancy early should a suitable candidate be found.