SEND Class Teacher - Special School

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

Benefits offered by this job

TPS pension

Training and development

Wellbeing support (GP & EAP)

Discount platform (My Staff Shop)

Free parking

Cycle to work

Work-life balance

Job summary

Woodlands School, part of Bourne Education Trust, is seeking a SEND Class Teacher for its Esher satellite provision. This full-time role (32.5 hours) focuses on autistic pupils with learning difficulties within a welcoming primary setting.

We offer a generous salary (£35,602-£54,328 with SEN Allowance), generous TPS pension, ongoing training, wellbeing support, and a range of staff benefits including free parking and a cycle-to-work scheme.

Qualifications

• Qualified Teacher Status or equivalent.
• Experience in SEND and inclusive education settings preferred.
• Commitment to safeguarding and child protection.
• Ability to work collaboratively with SENCo and staff.

Responsibilities

• Deliver the curriculum appropriate to age and ability and develop teaching materials.
• Be accountable for attainment and progress of pupils, planning to support potential.
• Collaborate with the SENCo to contribute to SEN Support Arrangements.

Skills

Curriculum delivery

SEN awareness

Progress tracking

Education

Qualified Teacher Status

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 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

Hours: Full time, 32.5 hours per week

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

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?

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.

The closing date for this vacancy is the 16th 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.