SEN Class Teacher - autism
Woodside Academy, Erith, Kent, DA8 3PB16 days remaining to apply
Job start date
1 September 2025
Closing date
14 May 2025 at 11:59pm
Date listed
28 April 2025
Job details
Job role
Visa sponsorship
- Visas cannot be sponsored
Key stage
- Early years, Key stage 1, Key stage 2, Key stage 3, Key stage 4, Key stage 5
Working pattern
- Full time, part time (Can be done as a job share)
Contract type
- Permanent
Pay scale
- MPS/UPS
Additional allowances
SEN 1
What skills and experience we're looking for
About our Vacancy
This is an exciting opportunity to join our collaborative and ambitious teaching team. We offer a comprehensive and bespoke CPD programme throughout the year and have a good record of upskilling staff at all levels. As all children have an EHCP and are working significantly below age-related expectations, the role is more likely to suit those who are trained/experienced within Early Years, Primary or Special settings. ECTs and those with SEN/autism experience are also welcome to apply. We operate an EYFS/Primary model of teaching up to and including Year 13 with some specialist teaching in Y10-13.
This is an opportunity for a teacher who actively collaborates in an ambitious team. We are particularly keen to hear from you if you have experience of delivering tailored and personalised learning programmes for children with SEND.
We are seeking to appoint a class teacher who is:
- Passionate about high quality personalised provision for children with autism.
- An excellent teacher with experience or expertise in working with pupils with complex needs in EYFS/Primary/Special Needs.
- Will be an excellent role model, especially encouraging positive relationships with everyone they come into contact with.
- Equipped with strong inter-personnel needs.
- A resilient practitioner committed to further development.
- Someone who loves working closely with others to change things for the better.
What the school offers its staff
We offer:
- Friendly, enthusiastic, delightful pupils and students who teach us something new every day
- A committed and caring staff team who support and develop each other
- A proactive and supportive SLT who are actively mindful of workload
- A collaborative approach to planning and problem-solving
- A comprehensive induction and an ongoing extensive CPD programme
- Opportunities to develop your skills and talents
- Small class sizes with high staff/pupil ratio
- Free parking on site
- Advantages of belonging to a multi-academy trust, e.g. discounts on gym and wellbeing services, access to free and confidential Occupational Health and Employee Assistance Programmes
Further details about the role
About Woodside Academy
Woodside Academy is an all-age special school, (EYFS-Post 16) for pupils with a primary diagnosis of autism. The school is a flourishing and vibrant learning community located in the London Borough of Bexley. The school’s moto is “All together better” and we are committed to achieving our shared goal of individual and collective excellence for all. Visitors to the school frequently comment on the welcome they receive, the calm and positive ethos as well as how much pupils and staff enjoy being at school. Read more on the school website:
https://www.woodside.bexley.sch.uk/
About our Trust
Our school is part of London South East Academies Trust- a multi academy trust sponsored by London South East Colleges. We are aiming to expand our thriving Multi-Academy Trust of outstanding schools, each of which has a shared moral purpose and high aspirations for every student. In 2024 LSEAT was formally recognised and awarded as the TES Small Trust of the Year. Read more on the trust website:https://lseat.co.uk
Commitment to safeguarding
Woodside Academy is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. As such, all posts are subject to a safer recruitment process, including the disclosure of criminal records and vetting checks. We ensure that we have a range of policies and procedures in place which promote safeguarding and safer working practice across the school.
Applying for the job
Please download the application form using the link below, and once completed send to karen.bellett@woodside.lseat.org.uk
CVs are not accepted.
Additional documents
If you need these documents in an accessible format, please contact the school.
About Woodside Academy
- School type
- Academy, ages 4 to 18
- School size
- 199 pupils enrolled
- Age range
- 4 to 18
- Ofsted report
- View Ofsted report
- School website
- Woodside Academy website
- Email address
- karen.bellett@woodside.lseat.org.uk
- Phone number
- 01322 350 123
About Woodside Academy
Woodside Academy is an all age special school, (EYFS-Post 16 for pupils with a primary diagnosis of autism). The school is a flourishing and vibrant learning community located in the London Borough of Bexley. The school’s moto is “All together better” and we are committed to achieving our shared goal of individual and collective excellence for all. Visitors to the school frequently comment on the welcome they receive, the calm and positive ethos as well as how much pupils and staff enjoy being at school.
Woodside Academy joined London South East Academies Trust in April 2019. London South East Academies Trust is a thriving multi-academy trust consisting of mainstream and specialist schools offering special and alternative provision. We aim to provide outstanding education and training for children and young people in every Trust academy, bringing together specialist provision to deliver a real alternative to mainstream education. We are quickly developing a track record of academic success and with ambitious growth plans of the group, there has never been a better time to join this exciting organisation.
Arranging a visit to Woodside Academy
To arrange a visit and increase the chance of a successful application email karen.bellett@woodside.lseat.org.uk.
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