SEND Practitioner

PRIOR PARK COLLEGE; Bath; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

An independent school in Bath is seeking a SEND Practitioner to join their friendly team and provide tailored academic support for neurodiverse students. The role involves teaching group lessons, collaborating with external providers, and assisting in developing support systems. Ideal candidates will have experience in educational needs support and a strong understanding of neurodiversity best practices.

Benefits

Free lunch

Free onsite parking

Use of onsite gym

Excellent working conditions

Qualifications

• Experience in providing support to students with additional educational needs.
• Knowledge of best practices around neurodiversity.
• Ability to tailor academic support to individual student needs.

Responsibilities

• Teach group lessons focusing on smooth transition from KS2 to KS3.
• Assist in developing support aligned with neurodiversity practices.
• Provide tailored academic support to SEND students.
• Collaborate with external providers to enhance support.

Skills

Academic support for SEND needs

Collaboration with external providers

Teaching core skills

Understanding of neurodiversity

Job description

Overview

Permanent – Start January 2026. SEND Practitioner (Transition) opportunity to join our friendly SENDCO team at Prior Park College, Bath, to provide academic support tailored to individual students SEND needs. The post holder assists the SENDCO in the development and delivery of neurodiversity to ensure the schools approach is proactive, informed, and aligned with best practices around neurodiversity.

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 offers a range of intervention strategies, supporting students to navigate their learning needs while developing metacognition, academic and self-confidence. External providers (e.g., OT and SALT) supplement our support, and the department delivers study skills in small groups, talks, and guidance to parents.

Responsibilities

• Teach LDP group lessons focusing on core skills for a smooth transition from KS2 to KS3 and support KS2/KS3 transition.
• Assist the SENDCO in developing and delivering support aligned with neurodiversity best practices.
• Provide academic support tailored to individual SEND needs and act as a role model for SEND students.
• Contribute to a varied support offer, including study skills delivery, talks, and guidance to parents.
• Collaborate with external providers (e.g., OT, SALT) to complement the schools support provision.

About the Department

The Learning Development Department is dedicated to providing a holistic approach to supporting students with additional educational needs and neuro-complexities, developing their metacognition and confidence.

What We Offer

• Excellent and supportive working conditions with a rewards package including free lunch and free onsite parking plus use of onsite gym.
• Role is term time plus two weeks (37 weeks per year); hours between 8:00 and 18:00; Monday to Friday; 37.5 hours per week (hours to be agreed).
• Salary: around £30k per annum FTE; actual pro-rata to around £25k per annum.

Location

Set in a stunning location, Prior Park College (Bath) is an 11-18 HMC independent school overlooking the Georgian City of Bath, a UNESCO World Heritage Site.

Important Notices

• Prior Park Schools are a family of Christian day and boarding 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, fostering creativity, integrity, and transforming 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 (DBS).
• This post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974. The school may ask applicants to declare all convictions and cautions (including spent convictions unless protected under DBS filtering rules) to assess suitability to work with children.
• Prior Park Schools are committed to fostering a diverse, equitable, and inclusive environment and welcome applications from individuals who share these values.

How to Apply

To apply, read the job description on our website, download and complete an application form, and return it to the below email address: https://www.priorparkcollege.com/pps-vacancies

For further details, please contact Emma, HR at 01225 835385 or [e-mail]. Closing date: 12:00 Wednesday 1 October. Interview date: Monday 6 October 2025. Suitable candidates may be interviewed before the closing date; the school reserves the right to withdraw the position if an early appointment is made.