SEND Class Teacher
Sherwood Foundation School, Wallington, Surrey, SM6 7NP20 days remaining to apply
Job start date
1 September 2026
Closing date
17 June 2026 at 12pm (midday)
Date listed
28 May 2026
Job details
Job role
- Teacher
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
Contract type
- Permanent
Full-time equivalent salary
- Main Pay Scale M1–M6: £37,870–£50,473
Additional allowances
plus SEN Allowance (1 or 2 points)
What skills and experience we're looking for
What We’re Looking For
A recognised teaching qualification (QTS, QTLS, or equivalent)
Experience teaching pupils with PMLD, SLD, ASD, and complex SEND needs within a special school environment
Strong knowledge of sensory curriculum approaches, intensive interaction, and communication-focused teaching strategies
Experience supporting pupils with physical disabilities, complex medical needs, and personal care requirements
Knowledge of assistive technologies and alternative communication methods
A compassionate and adaptable teaching approach with a strong understanding of sensory learning and therapeutic practice
Excellent communication and interpersonal skills to collaborate with staff, families, and external professionals
What the school offers its staff
We know that to achieve our vision, it is our people who make the difference. We offer a competitive reward and benefits package:
Competitive salaries reviewed annually, with starting salary determined by role level and experience
National terms and conditions — STPCD (Burgundy Book) for teachers, NJC Green Book for support staff
Teachers’ Pension Scheme or Local Government Pension Scheme with generous employer contribution
Generous holiday entitlement in addition to Bank and Public Holidays
10 INSET days (double the standard) ensuring staff receive comprehensive training for our learners’ diverse needs
Employee Assistance Programme — free, confidential access to financial support and GP services
Cycle to Work scheme via salary sacrifice
Interest-free Annual Season Ticket Loan
Recognition schemes celebrating staff achievements and long service
Wide range of policies and procedures supporting flexibility, diversity and equality
Ongoing commitment to CPD with openness to external learning opportunities
Further information about the job
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 job requires you to download an application form, you will be able to upload the application once complete.
CVs will not be accepted for this application.
Additional documents
If you need these documents in an accessible format, please contact the school.
About Sherwood Foundation School
- School type
- Special schools, Does not apply, ages 2 to 19
- School size
- 183 pupils enrolled
- Age range
- 2 to 19
- Ofsted report
- View Ofsted report
- School website
- Sherwood Foundation School website
- Email address
- recruitment@sherwoodpark.org.uk
Sherwood Foundation School is a Foundation Special School located in the London Borough of Sutton and made up of three campuses:
Sherwood Park Campus: This is a specialist school for learners aged 3 - 19 years who have severe, multiple and complex learning difficulties and/or disabilities. This includes learners who have highly complex access needs resulting from their physical and/or health conditions. All learners require high levels of adult support to access learning.
Sherwood Hill Campus: This is a specialist school for autistic learners aged 3 - 19 years who have multiple and complex barriers to learning, requiring high levels of support to access education and learning around their peers. Many of our learners may also have severe learning difficulties and /or struggle to maintain a regulated state for learning.
Sherwood Manor Campus: This is a specialist school primarily for Autistic learners aged 11 - 19 years who have moderate to severe barriers to learning. Most of our pupils can access a highly adapted formal learning environment with high levels of adult support. Some of our learners struggle to deal with the demands of or become highly anxious in an adult led learning environment so may need a highly individualised learning offer to meet their academic potential.
All of our children have an Education Health and Care Plan and often have a number of dedicated professionals working with them in order to support them to reach their potential - we are very proud of our trans-disciplinary approach and place great emphasis on supporting our pupils to feel safe, well and regulated in order that they can achieve their best. Sherwood Foundation School is a warm and friendly school, with high aspirations for our fantastic pupils.
Arranging a visit to Sherwood Foundation School
To arrange a visit and increase the chance of a successful application email recruitment@sherwoodpark.org.uk.
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