Primary SEND Teacher
RBWM Alternative Learning Provision, Maidenhead, Berkshire, SL6 8BY6 days remaining to apply
Start date details
As soon as possible
Closing date
2 April 2025 at 9am
Date listed
12 March 2025
Job details
Job role
Visa sponsorship
- Visas cannot be sponsored
Key stage
- Early years, Key stage 1, Key stage 2
Working pattern
- Full time: Full time
Contract type
- Permanent
Pay scale
- London Fringe. MPS/UPS according to experience. ECTs and experienced Unqualified Teachers will be considered and paid on the UQT scale.
Additional allowances
SEN allowance
What skills and experience we're looking for
The Royal Borough of Windsor and Maidenhead works with Haybrook College to deliveralternative provision for pupils within the borough that have been excluded from mainstream education for a variety of reasons but primarily linked to their SEND needs. These needs range from Social, Emotional, Mental Health (SEMH) difficulties, Autistic Spectrum Disorder (ASD), or Specific Learning Difficulties (SLD), some of whom have Education, Health and Care Plans (EHCP’s).
We are looking for a talented, caring and empathetic primary teacher with SEND experience, to support the development of a new primary provision for pupils who have been excluded from mainstreams schools. The successful applicant would work alongside our amazing staff to take the provision forward on an exciting and transformational journey being part of a fantastic future success story.
We are looking for a special kind of qualified and experienced primary teacher, who is empathetic, kind, motivated and passionate, and committed to supporting children and young people with special education needs to reach their full potential.
The successful candidates will be passionate about special education and committed to creating a positive and engaging learning environment where all pupils can achieve and fulfil their potential. Interest is welcomed from candidates with a either a background in SEND or those from a mainstream primary background passionate about for working with pupils with special educational needs.
You should be self-motivated with a creative approach to curriculum delivery and have the skills to continuously improve the learning experience for their pupils. You should have experience of working with young people with SEMH and complex needs and understand what approaches work well and how to build positive relationships are key.
The position has been created to support the growth of the provision and meet the needs of our pupils. It is a great opportunity to be part of a team providing the very best possible educational opportunities for their pupils within a nurturing and supportive setting.
The provision has recently moved to new premises based at Eton Wick Primary school and is an excellent opportunity for you to join our established team of primary lead teacher and support staff. As primary teacher you would be responsible for planning and delivering a range of subjects across the key stages in line with the provision’s curriculum maps.
You will be able to demonstrate a hands on approach to teaching and learning adapting the curriculum to meet the individual needs of our pupils. You will:
- Teaching a varied range of subjects
- Preparing, planning and assessing teaching sessions whilst maintaining an awareness of curriculum developments
- Writing and implement individual education plans, making assessments of educational attainment, setting challenging yet achievable targets
- Build relationships with all young people, which will encourage their interest and participation in their education
- Creating an environment which is stimulating and purposeful for all pupils to promote teaching and learning outside the formal classroom settings
What the school offers its staff
Working with young people with a range of SEND needs is not for everyone. It takes a special kind of person to give kindness and compassion to a complex and often challenging cohort of young people. We work hard to support our staff so they can do the best possible job and find that work life balance everyone deserves. We offer:
- Excellent professional support from a welcoming wider team across the college
- Regular line management support from the Primary Lead or SLT
- Additional support from an experienced central team
- Free access to Educational Support Partnership
- Highly valuable Continued Professional Development delivered by experts
- A thorough induction package
- Competitive salary
- Access to Teachers Pension Scheme
- Free flu vaccinations
- Access to salary sacrifice schemes for cycles, ICT/Electronics and Ikea
- Wellbeing days
Further details about the role
This position will be based at Eton Wick C of E First School, Sheepcote Road, Eton Wick, Berkshire SL4 6JB.
Haybrook College welcomes visits and would encourage further discussions from prospective candidates wishing to find out more about this exciting opportunity. To do so please contact Jamie Rockman, EHT, via Suzanne Green at SuzanneGreen@haybrookcollege.co.uk.
Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis and the position may close earlier if the right candidate is found.
Commitment to safeguarding
RISE and Haybrook College Trust are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of all children and young people according to child protection and safeguarding guidelines. It is College policy to obtain references prior to interview. As per KCSIE guidance, shortlisted candidates may be subject to online searches for publicly available information. Applicants will be required to undertake a DBS enhanced disclosure. We strive to be an equal opportunities employer and are committed to creating a diverse workforce, recruiting from all sections of the community solely on the basis of ability to fulfil the job requirements.
Applying for the job
Please download the application form using the link below, and once completed send to recruitment@haybrookcollege.co.uk
CVs are not accepted.
Additional documents
If you need these documents in an accessible format, please contact the school.
About RBWM Alternative Learning Provision
- School type
- Local authority maintained school, ages 5 to 16
- School size
- 18 pupils enrolled
- Age range
- 5 to 16
- Ofsted report
- View Ofsted report
- School website
- RBWM Alternative Learning Provision website
- Email address
- recruitment@haybrookcollege.co.uk
- Phone number
- 01628 696079
Achieving for Children and Haybrook College Trust have an agreed arrangement for the College to deliver the Pupil Referral Unit services on behalf of the Royal Borough of Windsor and Maidenhead from September 2018. The agreement will ensure that those young people who are permanently excluded from school, or medically unable to attend their mainstream school will receive a good education while being supported to be able to return to school.
Jamie Rockman, Executive Headteacher at Haybrook College Trust, said "The College is delighted to be working collaboratively with RBWM and AFC to support children and young people who require specialist Alternative Provision. We are committed to working hard and in partnership with young people and families to ensure that they have the skills and qualifications they need to return to mainstream education as soon as possible.”
RISE works with schools and providers, parents/young people as well as other services to ensure the educational needs of the child or young person are met at the earliest opportunity in the most suitable setting. Individual circumstances are taken into to account, to enable that young person to receive the most appropriate support and provision.
Educational provision may include support and guidance in schools, short-term programmes, managed moves, 1:1 tuition or, at KS4, full-time alternative provision.
Arranging a visit to RBWM Alternative Learning Provision
To arrange a visit and increase the chance of a successful application email recruitment@haybrookcollege.co.uk.
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