SEND Class Teacher - QTS Required

Envision Education; Maidenhead; On-site; GBP 32,000 - 52,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Free on-site parking

Private healthcare scheme

Cycle to work scheme

IT equipment salary sacrifice scheme

On-site café

Generous pension and life assurance

Sponsorship for professional quals and

CPD and career progression

Job summary

Envision Education is recruiting an SEND Class Teacher in Maidenhead to deliver high-quality teaching for pupils aged 2-19 with SEND. You will join a specialist school, holding UK QTS and bringing SEND experience or a strong interest in this field.

You’ll lead a small class, coordinate with teaching assistants, and work with families and professionals to provide outstanding education and care. The role offers professional development and progression opportunities in a supportive SEND environment.

Qualifications

• Must hold UK Qualified Teacher Status (QTS).
• Experience teaching pupils with SEND.
• Passion for working with children with additional needs.
• Plan, prepare and deliver engaging lessons.
• Adapt teaching to meet individual learning needs.
• Strong classroom management and organisation.
• Lead and motivate a team of support staff.
• Excellent communication with pupils, families and colleagues.
• Caring, patient, and professional attitude.
• Commitment to pupil progress and wellbeing.

Responsibilities

• Plan and deliver engaging, differentiated lessons for individual learning needs.
• Teach a small class of pupils with SEND.
• Prepare learning resources and classroom activities.
• Assess and monitor pupils' progress and development.
• Maintain records and report on pupil achievements.
• Lead and manage a team of classroom support staff.
• Guide and direct Teaching Assistants and HLTA.
• Support performance management of HLTA.
• Create a positive, inclusive classroom environment.
• Develop opportunities to support academic progress.
• Support pupils' communication, independence and life skills.
• Promote emotional wellbeing and personal development.
• Collaborate with teachers, therapists and specialists.
• Build strong relationships with families and carers.
• Support therapeutic learning approaches and enrichment opportunities.
• Ensure meaningful learning experiences tailored to needs.

Skills

QTS (UK)

SEND experience

Lesson planning & differentiation

Classroom management

Communication with families

Team leadership

Education

QTS / teaching qualification

Job description

SEND Class Teacher - QTS Required - Maidenhead

Full-Time | Monday to Friday | Specialist SEND School | QTS Required

Are you a passionate and dedicated Qualified Teacher looking for an opportunity to make a real difference in the lives of children and young people with Special Educational Needs and Disabilities (SEND)?

Envision Education is currently recruiting an enthusiastic and committed SEND Class Teacher to join a specialist school in Maidenhead, supporting children and young people aged 2-19.

This is an excellent opportunity for a qualified teacher with UK QTS and previous SEND teaching experience, or someone with a genuine interest in developing their career within a specialist SEND environment.

You will be responsible for delivering outstanding teaching to a small class of pupils, creating an engaging and supportive learning environment where every student is encouraged to achieve their full potential.

You will also lead a team of support staff within the classroom, working collaboratively with teaching assistants, families and other professionals to ensure pupils receive the highest standard of education, care and support.

The school offers an excellent benefits package, ongoing professional development and opportunities to further develop your teaching career.

The Role

As an SEND Class Teacher, your responsibilities may include:

• Planning and delivering engaging, differentiated lessons to meet individual learning needs.
• Teaching a small class of pupils with Special Educational Needs and Disabilities.
• Preparing appropriate learning resources and classroom activities.
• Assessing, monitoring and evaluating pupils' progress and development.
• Maintaining accurate records and reporting on pupil achievements.
• Leading and managing a team of classroom support staff.
• Providing guidance and direction to Teaching Assistants and Higher Level Teaching Assistants.
• Supporting the performance management of the Higher Level Teaching Assistant.
• Creating a positive, inclusive and supportive classroom environment.
• Developing individual learning opportunities to support pupils' academic progress.
• Supporting pupils' communication, independence and life skills development.
• Promoting pupils' emotional wellbeing and personal development.
• Working collaboratively with other teachers, therapists and specialist professionals.
• Building positive relationships with pupils' families and carers.
• Supporting therapeutic learning approaches and enrichment opportunities.
• Ensuring all pupils have access to meaningful learning experiences tailored to their individual needs.

What We're Looking For

• Must hold UK Qualified Teacher Status (QTS).
• Previous experience teaching pupils with Special Educational Needs and Disabilities (SEND).
• A genuine passion for working with children and young people with additional needs.
• The ability to plan, prepare and deliver engaging lessons.
• Experience adapting teaching methods to meet individual learning requirements.
• Strong classroom management and organisational skills.
• The ability to lead and motivate a team of support staff.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• The ability to build positive relationships with pupils, families and colleagues.
• A caring, patient and understanding approach.
• A commitment to supporting pupils' academic progress, personal development and wellbeing.
• A proactive and professional attitude.

Teachers with UK QTS who are looking to develop their experience within a specialist SEND setting are also encouraged to apply.

Working Hours

Monday: 8:45am - 4:30pm

Tuesday: 8:45am - 4:30pm

Wednesday: 8:45am - 4:15pm

Thursday: 8:45am - 4:15pm

Friday: 8:45am - 3:45pm

What the School Offers

• Free on-site parking.
• Private contributory healthcare scheme.
• Cycle to work scheme.
• IT equipment scheme through salary sacrifice.
• On-site café.
• Generous pension and life assurance schemes.
• Contractual sick pay.
• Free confidential mental health and wellbeing coaching and counselling services.
• Eye care and free flu vaccination voucher.
• Staff awards and gift card nominations.
• Gym, food, entertainment, shopping and holiday discounts.
• Family-friendly policies.
• Diversity and inclusion and staff wellbeing groups.
• Christmas parties and social events.
• Continuous professional development.
• Sponsorship for professional qualifications and apprenticeships.
• Access to free training and opportunities for career progression.

Take the Next Step in Your Teaching Career!

This is a fantastic opportunity for a qualified teacher who wants to make a genuine difference while developing their experience within a specialist SEND environment.

You will have the opportunity to work with smaller class sizes, lead a dedicated team of support staff and help children and young people achieve their individual academic, social and developmental goals.

If you hold UK QTS, have experience teaching pupils with SEND and are looking for your next opportunity in Maidenhead, we would love to hear from you!

Salary is dependent on qualifications, experience and the applicable Main Pay Scale and SEND allowance.

Envision Education is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. Envision Education is also committed to following a policy of equal opportunities.

We respect and value cultural and religious diversity and will not discriminate on the basis of age, gender, religion, race, sexual orientation, ethnic origin, culture or disability.

You must be a UK resident or hold a full UK visa and be willing to complete a Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check.