SEN PE and Swimming Teacher

Riverside Bridge School, Barking, Essex, IG11 0FU

8 days remaining to apply

• Start date details

  September 2026

• Closing date

  21 June 2026 at 11:59pm

• Date listed

  9 June 2026

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Job details

• Job role:
  • Teacher
  • Suitable for early career teachers
• Visa sponsorship: Visas cannot be sponsored
• Working pattern: Full time
• Contract type: Permanent
• Full-time equivalent salary: £40,317.00 Monthly SEN Allowance 1

SEN PE and Swimming Teacher job summary

Riverside Bridge School is seeking an enthusiastic and dedicated SEN PE and Swimming Teacher to join our specialist SEND team. This is a unique opportunity to make a meaningful difference to the lives of children and young people with complex needs, from EYFS through to Post-16.

The successful candidate will deliver engaging, inclusive and highly adapted PE and swimming lessons that support pupils' physical development, communication, emotional wellbeing and preparation for adulthood. Swimming forms a significant part of this role, and applicants must hold a recognised Swimming Teacher qualification.

Working closely with therapists, class teams and families, you will help pupils develop confidence, resilience, physical literacy and independence through a broad range of physical activities. You will also play a key role in promoting a culture of health, wellbeing and participation across the school through enrichment activities, sports events and wider physical development opportunities.

We are looking for a qualified teacher who is passionate about inclusive education, committed to achieving the very best outcomes for pupils with SEND, and able to create positive, engaging learning experiences that celebrate every achievement.

Further information about the job

The candidate will be required to undergo a full enhanced DBS check and must be eligible to work in the UK.

Visas cannot be sponsored.

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Commitment to safeguarding

Our organisation is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults. We expect all staff, volunteers and trustees to share this commitment.

Our recruitment process follows the keeping children safe in education guidance.

Offers of employment may be subject to the following checks (where relevant):
childcare disqualification
Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS)
medical
online and social media
prohibition from teaching
right to work
satisfactory references
suitability to work with children

You must tell us about any unspent conviction, cautions, reprimands or warnings under the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975.

Applying for the job

This school accepts applications through their own website, where you may also find more information about this job.

CVs will not be accepted for this application.

About Riverside Bridge School

• School type: Free School, ages 4 to 16
• School size: 249 pupils enrolled
• Age range: 4 to 16
• Ofsted report: View Ofsted report
• School website: Riverside Bridge School website
• See more jobs: teaching-vacancies.service.gov.uk/organisations/riverside-bridge-school

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