Special Needs Teacher in successful High COIN Centre

Are you interested in teaching a class of infant age neurodiverse children who have great enthusiasm, a sense of fun, and the ability to integrate into mainstream classes?  We are looking for a confident, adaptable, enthusiastic teacher from Sept 2025 (or as soon after as possible).

We are looking for a teacher who has the highest expectations for themselves and their children. If you deliver high quality teaching and have a natural enthusiasm for improving the life chances of children then this could be the position for you.

Experience of the following are desirable but not essential:

• Managing ASD behaviours, speech and language issues, physical difficulties, use of Makaton or use of the TEACHH approach. An interest in these areas is essential.

• Teaching experience at Reception, Key Stage 1 or Key Stage 2.

We can offer you: a very dynamic and supportive team, enthusiastic children, a high ratio of Special Needs Assistants, excellent professional development opportunities and a carefully planned and resourced curriculum.

We need a good practitioner with: commitment, a sense of humour, high expectations of the children, a creative approach to teaching and flexibility.

Key responsibilities are expected to involve, but are not limited to:

• Classroom teaching

• Managing behaviours

• Curriculum development

• Liaising with parents and therapists

• Staff team meetings

• Managing teaching assistants

If you have an interest in SEN and a passion for inclusive practice, you are invited to apply for this role.

This is a full-time vacancy. 

William Cobbett Primary School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff to share this commitment.

Closing date: Friday 27th June 2025 at midday

Interview date: tbc, but we reserve the right to interview suitable candidates at the earliest opportunity.

This school is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people, and expects all staff and volunteers to share in the commitment.  As part of our safeguarding requirements, we will obtain references for all candidates selected for interview.  The appointment is subject to medical clearance by the Local Authority and receipt of satisfactory references and any other checks deemed necessary. This school values diversity and has an equalities policy to ensure that all applicants are treated fairly, and that they are appointed solely on their suitability for the post irrespective of race, gender, disability, sexuality or age.  A copy of our Child Protection and Safeguarding Policy can be found on the school's website https://www.william-cobbett.surrey.sch.uk