SEND Teacher

Keys Children; Knutsford; On-site; GBP 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

NEST enhanced pension scheme

Staff Referral Scheme – £500 referral

Enhanced maternity and paternity pay

Blue light discount card

Fully funded training and quals

Enhanced pay scales

Wellbeing app & discounts

Life assurance

Job summary

Keys Education is seeking an English Teacher for a Key Stage 3 class with pupils who have complex needs and challenging behaviours. The role requires a qualified English teacher with SEND experience and a commitment to inclusive education.

We welcome applicants who can plan inclusive lessons, assess progress, and support students in developing confident language skills in a nurturing environment.

Qualifications

• Qualified English Teacher with experience in SEND settings.
• Ability to support pupils with complex needs and challenging behaviours.
• Commitment to inclusive education and safeguarding.

Responsibilities

• Plan and deliver English lessons for Key Stage 3 pupils with SEND.
• Set, mark and provide feedback on English tasks and tests.
• Help pupils develop spoken and written language skills across contexts.
• Support pupils to express ideas clearly in different situations.

Skills

English teaching

SEND experience

Student support

Education

QTS/QTLS

Job description

Purpose of Role

To plan and deliver high-quality, inclusive teaching that meets the diverse needs of pupils with complex needs and challenging behaviours. The Teacher will model professional integrity and the EPIC values, work collaboratively within the school community, and adhere strictly to the Staff Code of Conduct to promote a safe, respectful, and nurturing learning environment.

I am delighted to welcome you to Acorns Ashley School. The provision is a co‑educational school and provides a supportive and personalised education programme for pupils aged between 5-17. The school caters for pupils with complex educational needs, communication difficulties and challenging behaviour. The school supports pupils with social, emotional and mental wellbeing needs.

Additionally, many of our pupils present with significant social and communication difficulties influenced by trauma or complex emotional difficulties. The school prides itselfon providing specialised interventions than those provided in a mainstream school.

Key Responsibilities

• We are looking for a qualified English Teacher that can help students with a range of special educational needs within Key Stage 3
• As an English Teacher you must help and support each individual as needed
• You will also set, mark and give feedback on English assignments, tests and homework, as part of the continuous assessment of each pupil.
• Enable pupils to gain a good command of both spoken and written language, equipping them with the ability to express themselves and their ideas in a variety of situations

Requirements

• A committed and passionate view of students with SEND
• At least two years’ experience minimum of working in a SEND environment or similar unit/provision
• QTS/QTLS is a requirement

Benefits of Joining Keys

• NEST enhanced pension scheme
• Staff Referral Scheme – Refer a friend to join Keys and split a £500 referral bonus between you
• Enhanced maternity and paternity pay
• Access to a blue light discount card
• Fully funded training and qualifications for all colleagues
• Enhanced pay scales based on experience and qualifications
• Employee benefits scheme such as wellbeing app and a range of discounts
• Life assurance

Keys Education is a national network of alternative learning solutions and pathways, designed to support learners with diverse needs to achieve their goals and realise their potential. It helps individuals with support needs build stability, resilience, and a sense of belonging through Connected Support.

We are proud to be an Equal Opportunities Employer and welcome applications from all sections of the community. We are also committed to supporting the Armed Forces community through our Armed Forces Covenant.

Eligible candidates from military backgrounds are guaranteed an interview – please include details of your service on your CV.

Safeguarding

We are fully committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. All posts require an enhanced DBS check.

School tours

are highly welcomed as a part of our interview selection process.