SEN Teacher

Selworthy Special School, Taunton, Somerset, TA2 8HD

11 days remaining to apply

Job start date
1 September 2025
Closing date
19 May 2025 at 12pm (midday)
Date listed
7 May 2025

Job details

Job role: Teacher
Visa sponsorship: Visas cannot be sponsored
Key stage: Key stage 1, Key stage 2, Key stage 3, Key stage 4
Working pattern: Full time (Can be done as a job share)
Contract type: Permanent
Full-time equivalent salary: Main Pay Scale or Upper Pay Scale (dependent on experience)
Additional allowances: SEN 1 allowance

What skills and experience we're looking for

Are you looking for a new position supporting students with special educational needs and being part of a highly effective multi-disciplinary team?

About Us:

Selworthy is a special school for children and young people with learning disabilities aged 4 – 19. We have two campuses, both situated on the northern side of Taunton, Somerset. Our Oakhill Campus houses our primary school provision and since 2019 our secondary and 6th form provision has been based at our Hazelbrook Campus. We also run a satellite provision called The Cove for Key Stage 3 learners in Wellington, Somerset.

Being part of Selworthy School is like belonging to a family. Children and young people, parents and carers, staff, local residents and visitors are welcomed into a happy and purposeful community where everyone is challenged to go on a learning journey and maximise achievement.

About the role:

We are looking to appoint a caring and professional Class Teacher‌ to join our team at Selworthy Special School‌, who has a willingness and flexibility to work in different age ranges. You’ll have an enthusiasm for supporting learners with a variety of complex needs, providing learning support with a positive and inclusive outlook, and managing sometimes complex behaviours within a structured learning environment to ensure differently-abled learners can reach their full potential.

Requirements:

Qualified Teacher Status (We are unable to accept any applications from ECTs at this time)

Passion and commitment for supporting learners with specific needs

An empathetic, patient and tolerant demeanour

Key organisation and communication skills

Experience with managing complex behaviours and helping SEN learners to achieve

Why Selworthy Special School‌?

We pride ourselves on being an employer of choice where all staff can thrive. We believe that supporting our staff both personally and professionally allows them to give their very best to our students.

What the school offers its staff

Full induction programme and ongoing professional development
A rewarding role with excellent support and multiple opportunities for career progression.
Comprehensive pension scheme
Provision of free tea/coffee for staff
Employee Assistance Programme
Staff wellbeing activities (exercise classes, access to Hydropool, staff and family events)
Wellbeing room and information on wellbeing approaches
Access to Occupational Health Service

Commitment to safeguarding

The Oak Partnership are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. The posts are subject to an enhanced DBS check, evidence of essential qualifications being seen prior to interview and satisfactory references.