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Job details
Visa sponsorship
- Skilled Worker visas can be sponsored
Working pattern
- Part time
Contract type
- Permanent
Full-time equivalent salary
- £32916 - £51048 per annum
SEN Teacher job summary
MPR/UPR + Sen Allowance + well-being cash plan + pension scheme (TPS) + additional Lift Schools benefits
Permanent, Part Time (3 days per week, Monday - Wednesday)
January 2026 Start
Are you an outstanding teacher with special needs experience? Are you passionate about making a difference in the lives of children and young people with severe and complex learning difficulties? If so, we want you to join our team at Lift Pioneer!
We are looking for an enthusiastic and committed SEN Class Teacher to join us from January 2026. You will be responsible for delivering a broad and balanced curriculum, facilitating a positive learning environment, and inspiring our students to achieve their full potential.
You are someone who is:
* Passionate about special needs education and has a proven track record of success.
* Able to motivate and inspire pupils of all abilities.
* Dedicated to meeting the individual needs of all students.
* A strong communicator with excellent interpersonal skills.
* A team player who is also able to work independently.
You are someone who has:
* Qualified Teacher Status (QTS).
* Experience working with students with severe and complex learning difficulties.
* A secure knowledge of the SEND curriculum and assessment requirements.
About Lift Pioneer
Lift Pioneer is a successful special school that provides for children and young people between the ages of 3 and 19. We have purpose-built facilities and a modern and inspiring learning environment, complete with a wide range of resources. We are committed to meeting the needs of all our pupils and enabling them to experience success
School visits are welcome, to arrange please contact Cathy Duff, Office Manager on 01268 243300
Closing date : 19th November 2025
Who is Lift Schools?
We're a diverse and inclusive network of schools with one clear mission; to provide an excellent education to every child - in every classroom, every day. And we do this across each of our 57 schools. As with our students, we want our team to be empowered to do their best work, supported by the best leadership they've ever had.
We acknowledge and appreciate the exceptional efforts of everyone here in making this an incredible organisation.
We offer you:
* Career development and training: Access a wide range of statutory and developmental training to boost your career.
* Our partnership with One World powers our innovative Instructional Excellence Program. We also offer a comprehensive range of CPD programs, including Ambition Institute's Early Career and NPQ offerings, tailored to both individual and network needs.
* Generous benefits: From your pension plan to healthcare and financial support, we've got you covered.
* Lifestyle perks: Enjoy discounted gym memberships, travel deals, and even electric vehicle incentives.
We reserve the right to close this vacancy early should we receive an overwhelming response. All candidates are advised to refer to the job description and person specification before making an application.
Lift Schools are committed to ensuring the highest levels of safeguarding and promoting the welfare of our pupils, and we expect all our people and volunteers to share this commitment. We adopt a fair and consistent recruitment process which is inline with Keeping Children Safe in Education guidance. This includes online checks for shortlisted candidates. All offers of employment are subject to an Enhanced DBS check, references, and where applicable, a prohibition from teaching check.
Lift Schools embraces diversity and promotes equality of opportunity. Job share, part-time and flexible working opportunities will be considered.
We are a Disability Confident Employer and there is a guaranteed interview scheme for candidates with disabilities who meet the minimum selection criteria.
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.
Skilled Worker visas can be sponsored.
If you're interested in teaching or training to teach in England as an international citizen, we can
help you understand your next steps.
Commitment to safeguarding
Lift Schools is committed to ensuring the highest levels of safeguarding and promoting the welfare of our pupils, and we expect all our colleagues and volunteers to share this commitment. We adopt a fair and consistent recruitment process which is inline with Keeping Children Safe in Education guidance. This includes online checks for shortlisted candidates. All offers of employment are subject to an Enhanced DBS check, references, and where applicable, a prohibition from teaching check.
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.
View advert on external website (opens in new tab)About Lift Pioneer
- School type
- Academy, ages 3 to 19
- School size
- 189 pupils enrolled
- Age range
- 3 to 19
Lift Pioneer was formerly two separate schools – Elmbrook School and Moat House School, both based in Church Road Basildon.
Elmbrook School catered for pupils with profound and multiple learning difficulties and pupils with complex learning difficulties aged 3 – 19 and Moat House School catered for pupils with moderate learning difficulties aged 5 – 16.
The two schools amalgamated in September 2003 to form Pioneer School, initially operating across two campuses.
In January 2009, after years of fundraising and planning, the school moved into its current purpose-built premises. This was followed in September 2011 by the opening of a new wing, funded by the Building Schools for the Future programme. These developments provided state-of-the-art facilities designed to support a broad and ambitious curriculum, with specialist spaces for therapy, life skills and vocational learning.
In June 2012, the school became part of Lift Schools, joining a national family of schools committed to delivering an excellent education to every child, in every classroom, every day.
Who is Lift Schools?
Lift Schools is made up of 57 primary, secondary and special schools, educating more than 33,000 pupils across the country. We believe education can transform lives – and we want every child in our schools to achieve their full potential.
Our mission:
We will provide an excellent education to every child, in every classroom, every day.
With excellent leadership and teaching in every school, we will help children go on to lead successful and happy lives.
We will work with others beyond our network to benefit more children and communities.
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