SEND Teacher

The Methodist Church in Britain; Nacton; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 42,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

SEN allowance

Career progression

CPD access

Professional development

Staff wellbeing

Google Suite access

Inclusion ethos

Professional challenge

Job summary

Castle Hill Infant School, part of the ASSET Education trust, is seeking a SEND Teacher for the KS1 Specialist Unit to start January 2027. The role focuses on teaching pupils with SEND within an inclusive, innovative curriculum and a two-school setting, reporting to the headteacher and collaborating closely with families.

Visa sponsorship is not available; the post champions high expectations and professional development within a caring, values-driven environment across the network.

Qualifications

• Experienced teacher with SEND experience and commitment to inclusive practice.
• Excellent communication, interpersonal and organisational skills.
• Passion for SEND and inclusion and willingness to innovate in delivery.
• Pioneering, innovative approach to teaching with high expectations.

Responsibilities

• Teach pupils in the KS1 Specialist Unit with a focus on SEND and inclusion
• Implement the school curriculum in an innovative, determined way
• Engage and challenge pupils in every lesson
• Set and maintain high expectations of pupils' achievement and behaviour
• Develop pupils socially, emotionally and culturally
• Work in partnership with staff, governors, parents and the wider community
• Take responsibility for own professional development and reflect on practice

Skills

Communication

Interpersonal skills

Organisational skills

SEND inclusion

Innovative teaching

High expectations

Job description

A SEND Teacher is wanted for the KS1 Specialist Unit at Castle Hill Infant School, part of the ASSET Education multi-academy trust, starting January 2027. The post centres on teaching pupils with special educational needs, delivering an innovative curriculum and setting high expectations for both achievement and behaviour. It is distinct for its SEND and inclusion focus within a two-school setting, with the successful candidate reporting to the headteacher and working closely with staff, governors and families. Visa sponsorship is not available.

What the job involves

• Teach pupils in the KS1 Specialist Unit with a focus on SEND and inclusion
• Implement the school curriculum in an innovative, determined way
• Engage and challenge pupils in every lesson
• Set and maintain high expectations of pupils' achievement and behaviour
• Develop pupils socially, emotionally and culturally
• Work in partnership with staff, governors, parents and the wider community
• Take responsibility for own professional development and reflect on practice

Experience

• Experienced teacher

Skills & knowledge

• Excellent communication, interpersonal and organisational skills
• Passion for SEND and inclusion
• Passion for learning
• Pioneering, innovative approach to teaching
• High expectations of pupil achievement and behaviour

Checks & eligibility

• Enhanced DBS with children's barred list check
• Health check
• Online search
• Satisfactory references

Other

• Shares the school's core values: PASSION, RESILIENCE, INTEGRITY, DETERMINATION and EQUITY
• Strong team member who works in partnership
• Reflective, takes responsibility for own professional development

What’s offered

• Additional SEN allowance
• Career progression across the network, with a culture of promoting from within
• Access to CPD to grow and develop the role
• Commitment to professional development
• Focus on staff wellbeing
• Use of Google Suite
• Caring school with a strong ethos of inclusion
• Professional challenge and the chance to make a significant contribution to school success