SEND Practitioner

The Boarding Schools' Association; Bath; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

A premier educational institution in Bath is looking for a SEND Practitioner to join their dedicated team. This role involves providing individualized academic support tailored to students’ special educational needs, particularly during their transition from KS2 to KS3. The ideal candidate will possess relevant teaching qualifications and a strong understanding of SEND requirements. Offering competitive terms, including free lunch and on-site gym access, this position is term time only, comprising 37.5 hours per week with flexibility on hours.

Benefits

Free lunch

On-site parking

Access to on-site gym

Qualifications

• Experience in teaching students with special educational needs.
• Ability to devise tailored academic support.
• Knowledge of neuro-complexities and intervention strategies.

Responsibilities

• Teach LDP group lessons focusing on core skills.
• Support students transitioning from KS2 to KS3.
• Provide advice and guidance to parents.

Skills

Understanding of SEND needs

Teaching experience

Strong communication skills

Motivational skills

Education

Relevant teaching qualification

Job description

SEND Practitioner (Transition) opportunity to join our friendly SENDCO team in providing academic support tailored to individual students’ SEND needs.

Set in a stunning location Prior Park College established in 1830 is an exceptional 11-18 HMC day and boarding school overlooking the Georgian City of Bath a UNESCO World Heritage Site.

The Learning Development Department is an innovative and forward-thinking department providing a holistic approach to support students with additional educational needs and neuro-complexities. The department strives to provide a range of intervention strategies, supporting students to navigate their learning needs whilst developing their metacognition, and ultimately academic and self-confidence. In addition, LDP work is further supported by external providers who complement our support offer, such as OT’s and SALT’s. The department recognises the need to provide support for our students in a variety of ways, from delivering study skills via small group lessons to delivering talks, advice and guidance to parents.

The SEND-Transition will teach LDP group lessons focusing on core skills for a smooth transition from KS2 to KS3 as well as supporting the KS2/KS3 transition and will motivate and inspire students, acting as a role model and supporting SEND students specifically.

We offer excellent and supportive working conditions with an attractive rewards package to include free lunch and free onsite parking plus use of onsite gym.

The role is ideally working term time plus two weeks, to be agreed (37 weeks per year) Monday to Friday 37.5 hours per week, hours to be agreed between 8am and 6pm. Salary c£30kpa FTE/actual to c£25kpa. However, the department may also consider part-time / job share hours for his role.

Prior Park Schools are a family of Christian schools comprising Prior Park College (Bath), The Paragon Junior School (Bath) and Prior Park School Gibraltar.

The Schools’ Mission is to steward a thriving family of communities with love for the young people they serve at their heart. These vibrant communities cultivate creativity, foster integrity, and transform lives.

The school is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. Applicants must undergo child protection screening, including checks with past employers and the Disclosure and Barring Service.

This post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 and the school is therefore permitted to ask job applicants to declare all convictions and cautions (including those which are “spent” unless they are “protected” under the DBS filtering rules) in order to assess their suitability to work with children.

Prior Park Schools is committed to fostering a diverse, equitable, and inclusive environment where all individuals are respected, valued, and included. We actively encourage inclusive practices throughout our recruitment process and welcome applications from individuals who share these values.

To apply for a position with Prior Park Educational Trust, we ask that the candidates read the job description available from our website and download and complete an application form and return to the below email address:

https://www.priorparkcollege.com/pps-vacancies

For further details, please contact Emma, HR on 01225 835385 or [e-mail]

Closing date 12:00 Monday 12 January 2026

Interview date TBC

Suitable candidates may be interviewed before the closing date and the school reserves the right to withdraw the position if an early appointment is made. Applicants are therefore encouraged to apply early.