SEN Teacher
Closing in 11 days (19 May 2025 12:00 pm)
Job details
Salary: MPS/UPS (dependent on experience) plus SEN allowance
Employer: Selworthy Special School
Location: Taunton, Somerset,
Contract type: Permanent
Working pattern: Full time
Closing date: 19 May 2025 12:00 pm
About the job
Key information
- Working Pattern: Full time
- Contract type: Permanent
- Salary: MPS/UPS (dependent on experience) plus SEN allowance
Are you looking for a new position supporting students with special educational needs and being part of a highly effective multi-disciplinary team?
About Us:
Selworthy is a special school for children and young people with learning disabilities aged 4 – 19. We have two campuses, both situated on the northern side of Taunton, Somerset. Our Oakhill Campus houses our primary school provision and since 2019 our secondary and 6th form provision has been based at our Hazelbrook Campus. We also run a satellite provision called The Cove for Key Stage 3 learners in Wellington, Somerset.
Being part of Selworthy School is like belonging to a family. Children and young people, parents and carers, staff, local residents and visitors are welcomed into a happy and purposeful community where everyone is challenged to go on a learning journey and maximise achievement.
What will I be doing?
We are looking to appoint a caring and professional Class Teacher to join our team at Selworthy Special School, who has a willingness and flexibility to work in different age ranges. You’ll have an enthusiasm for supporting learners with a variety of complex needs, providing learning support with a positive and inclusive outlook, and managing sometimes complex behaviours within a structured learning environment to ensure differently-abled learners can reach their full potential.
What kind of experience or qualifications do I need?
- Qualified Teacher Status (We are unable to accept any applications from ECTs at this time)
- Passion and commitment for supporting learners with specific needs
- An empathetic, patient and tolerant demeanour
- Key organisation and communication skills
- Experience with managing complex behaviours and helping SEN learners to achieve
What is in it for me?
We pride ourselves on being an employer of choice where all staff can thrive. We believe that supporting our staff both personally and professionally allows them to give their very best to our students.
What Selworthy School offers its staff:
- Full induction programme and ongoing professional development
- A rewarding role with excellent support and multiple opportunities for career progression.
- Comprehensive pension scheme
- Provision of free tea/coffee for staff
- Employee Assistance Programme
- Staff wellbeing activities (exercise classes, access to Hydropool, staff and family events)
- Wellbeing room and information on wellbeing approaches
- Access to Occupational Health Service
Supporting documents and information
Closing date: 19 May at 12:00pm
Interviews: 22nd May 2025
How to apply: Click fast apply on our career site
Safeguarding Statement
Selworthy School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults, and expects all staff and volunteers to understand and share this commitment. We have a shared commitment to develop a culture of respect, where discrimination is not tolerated. We welcome all applications, including those from under-represented groups including ethnicity, gender, transgender, age, disability, sexual orientation or religion.