We are pleased to be able to offer an exciting Special Educational Needs Teacher role, in our growing school. Starting in September 2025 or January 2026
This person will plan and deliver engaging lessons to a small group of children, whose primary SEN need is ASD. The teacher will be supported by at least one Teaching Assistant.
Responsibilities
- Subject to the policies and procedures of the school, the duties of teachers are to perform such tasks as the Headteachers shall direct, having reasonable regard to overall workload related to the following categories:
- Teaching a SEN class
- Planning and delivering provision that helps children to work towards and meet individual EHCP targets
- Attend and contribute to annual reviews
- Assessing, recording and reporting the work of pupils
- Promoting and safeguarding the health, welfare and safety of pupils
- Working in partnership with parents, support staff and other professionals
- Undertaking appropriate and agreed continuing professional development
- Participating in issues related to school planning, raising achievement and individual review
- Contributing towards good order and the wider needs of the school
The successful applicant will be well supported and join a team of teachers who are all committed to positive continuing professional development opportunities. St Paul's CofE Infant School & Nursery is expanding to a primary school from September 2025 with some new school buildings and facilities.
Our new purpose-built learning environment includes:
- A Nurture Farm
- Forest School
- Full Size Football Pitch
- Practical Room for DT and Science
- Spacious School Grounds
- Our provision includes:
- Nurture and ELSA provision
- Supportive school community
- Experience-rich curriculum
- A community-focused Nursery
- Strong links to local secondary schools and St Paul's Church
We are an aspirational and values led school, who are proud of our recent Ofsted which noted:
‘Courage, compassion and community’ are the values at the heart of this inclusive school. Everyone at the school wants the very best for pupils, including pupils with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND). Pupils benefit greatly from the improved school curriculum. They are now achieving well.
The youngest children get off to a flying start. They learn routines quickly and how to manage their emotions effectively. Pupils are happy and feel safe and secure. Pastoral care is strong and ensures that pupils’ physical and mental well-being is a priority. Pupils trust staff to help with any worries or disagreements. They understand the importance of treating everyone fairly.
Please take a moment to visit the school website to learn a bit more about our school. Visits to the school by prospective applicants are strongly encouraged.
The school reserves the right to interview and, if appropriate, to appoint a candidate to this role before the closing date and so early application is strongly advised.
Shortlisted applicants will be required to make a self-declaration in respect of criminal records and the successful candidate will be required to undertake an enhanced DBS check.
St Paul's CofE Infant School, Tongham is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.