Teacher Beaucroft School

Dorset Council UK; Wimborne Minster; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

Beaucroft Foundation School in Wimborne Minster seeks a dedicated SEND teacher (or experienced HLTA) with trauma-informed practice to support pupils aged 4–19 with learning difficulties and complex needs.

You will deliver personalised learning aligned to EHCPs, foster a therapeutic classroom, collaborate with therapists and external agencies, and model best SEMH practice while upholding THRIVE values.

Qualifications

• Qualified Teacher or experienced HLTA with SEND experience.
• Strong understanding of SEMH and trauma-informed practice.
• Excellent communication with pupils, families and colleagues.

Responsibilities

• Lead, deliver and support personalised learning programs aligned to EHCP outcomes.
• Create a therapeutic classroom environment focused on regulation and safety.
• Apply Therapeutic Thinking to support behaviour and resilience.
• Collaborate with teachers, therapists and external agencies for joined-up support.
• Model best SEMH practice and contribute to colleagues' development.
• Champion THRIVE values to ensure every student feels seen and supported.

Skills

SEND provision

Trauma-informed practice

Therapeutic approach

Communication skills

Education

Qualified Teacher

HLTA with SEND experience

Job description

Beaucroft is a welcoming, inclusive, and forward-thinking special school and college for children and young people between the ages of four and nineteen who are experiencing learning difficulties, including complex needs, and those with an Autistic Spectrum Disorder.

Our ethos is firmly rooted in Therapeutic Thinking - understanding behaviour as communication, focusing on relationships, and meeting underlying needs rather than simply managing behaviour. We want every child to feel safe, valued, and empowered to succeed.

Our Vision Is For Every Student To THRIVE:

Thoughtful & Caring | Happy & Safe | Resilient | Independent | Valued | Empowered

You'll join a highly experienced, effective team where therapeutic practice, emotional well-being, and holistic education are at the heart of everything we do.

The Role

We are seeking a dedicated and skilled SEND professional, qualified Teacher, who has a deep understanding of therapeutic and trauma-informed practice.

You Will:

• Lead, deliver and support personalised learning programmes tailored to EHCP outcomes.
• Create and maintain a therapeutic classroom environment that promotes regulation, safety, and engagement.
• Use Therapeutic Thinking approaches to understand and support behaviour, fostering resilience and prosocial development.
• Work closely with teaching staff, therapists, and external agencies to ensure joined-up support for each young person.
• Model best practice in SEMH support and contribute to the professional development of colleagues.
• Champion our THRIVE values in everything you do, ensuring that every student feels seen, heard, and supported.

The Person

You Will:

• Be a qualified teacher or a very experienced HLTA with significant experience in SEND provision, preferably including supporting SEMH.
• Have a strong understanding of SEMH needs, trauma-informed and therapeutic practice, and be confident using these approaches to support complex learners.
• Demonstrate excellent communication and relational skills with pupils, families, and colleagues.
• Be creative, reflective, and solution-focused - able to adapt and differentiate to meet diverse needs.
• Be passionate about helping young people develop confidence, independence, and self-esteem.
• Be committed to ongoing professional development and to contributing positively to Beaucroft's nurturing, ambitious culture.

If You Would Like To Gain a Broader View Of Beaucroft And The Wonderful Things That Happen Here, Please Take a Look At Our Website, Facebook And Instagram Pages:

Website: Beaucroft Foundation School - Specialists in Education

Facebook:

Beaucroft Foundation School - https://www.facebook.com/BeaucroftSchool/

Beaucroft College - https://www.facebook.com/BeaucroftCollege/

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/beaucr0ft/