Do you have a passion for making education accessible and inspiring for every child? Are you ready to create meaningful change for children with Special Educational Needs and Disabilities (SEND) and Emotionally-based School Avoidance (EBSA)? Melksham House School is a brand new school (opened September 2025), looking for compassionate and dynamic teachers to join our dedicated team.
About the Role:
As a Teacher at Melksham House School, you’ll play a pivotal role in nurturing the academic, social, and emotional development of children with SEND. Working closely with a supportive multidisciplinary team, you will deliver personalized, engaging lessons that cater to the unique needs of each learner.
Key Responsibilities:
- Plan, deliver, and evaluate creative and differentiated lessons tailored to the needs outlined in students’ EHCPs.
- Foster an inclusive and positive learning environment where every child feels valued and supported.
- Collaborate with teaching assistants, therapists, and the SENDCo to implement individualized support plans.
- Track student progress, adapting teaching strategies to ensure all children reach their full potential.
- Work in partnership with families to ensure a cohesive approach to education and well-being.
- Promote positive behaviour management and encourage social and emotional growth in a nurturing environment.
What We Offer:
- A supportive, inclusive school community with a strong focus on professional development.
- Opportunities to work with a highly skilled and multidisciplinary team.
- Modern facilities and resources designed to enhance learning for students with SEND.
- A chance to make a tangible difference in the lives of children and their families.
About You:
We are seeking an empathetic and creative educator with a commitment to ensuring that every child can thrive. If you have experience in EYFS this would be advantageous but not essential. For full role responsibilities and expectations, please see the attached job description and person specification.
Note: Applicants will be considered as received. Should a suitable candidate be identified, we may close the vacancy early.
Interviews: 14.01.2026 or as received
Benefits
Whether through continuous professional development, personal and impartial support, or exciting discounts to enjoy with friends and family, as part of Brunel you will have access to a package of excellent benefits which are available to all employees, including:
- Support on continuous professional development (CPD) opportunities
- Brunel Perks – exclusive discounts on a range of products and retailers from cinema tickets, food shopping and holidays
- Discounts with Swindon Designer Outlet Village
- Carefirst – impartial counselling service in person, by video call or phone as well as a citizen’s advice function for advice and support on personal or professional queries
- Teachers Pension Scheme
- Free on-site parking
- Annual pay progression opportunities
- Continuous Service date honoured
In the first instance we would welcome your application via SAM People Recruit. However, if you are unable to complete the application on this platform, please contact the team using resourcingwiltshire @brunel.org.uk or 1793 286620 and we will be able to issue a Word version of the application form for completion and return by the deadline. Unfortunately, in line with Safer Recruitment, we are unable to accept CVs.
Melksham House 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.