Special Educational Needs Teacher (Preparation for Adulthood)

St John's Catholic Specialist School, Boston Spa, Wetherby, West Yorkshire, LS23 6DF

18 days remaining to apply

• Start date details

  As soon as possible

• Closing date

  27 November 2026 at 12pm (midday)

• Date listed

  9 November 2026

Job details

• Job role:
  • Teacher or lecturer
• Visa sponsorship: Visas cannot be sponsored
• Key stage: Key stage 2, Key stage 3, Key stage 4, Key stage 5
• Working pattern: Full time
• Contract type: Permanent
• Pay scale: MPS/UPS + 1SEN
• Additional allowances:

  1SEN

What skills and experience we're looking for

• Holds Qualified Teacher Status.

• Has successful experience of teaching pupils with SEND across a range of ages and abilities.

• Is flexible and adaptable, with the confidence to work with different cohorts as the needs of the school evolve.

• Understands autism and associated communication, sensory and learning needs.

• Has experience of Preparation for Adulthood, life skills teaching or Post-16 SEND provision

• Has experience of delivering ASDAN or similar accreditation programmes.

• Can develop highly personalised learning pathways.

• Has high aspirations for young people with SEND.

• Is committed to helping students achieve meaningful and fulfilling adult lives.

What the school offers its staff

• A supportive and experienced staff team.

• Small teaching groups and excellent staff-to-student ratios.

• Extensive CPD opportunities.

• A strong commitment to staff well-being.

• The opportunity to make a genuine difference to the lives of young people with SEND.

• A welcoming and supportive Catholic school community.

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.

If you're interested in teaching or training to teach in England as an international citizen, we can help you understand your next steps.

St John's Catholic Specialist School is a thriving Non Maintained special school for young people with a range of needs including autism, sensory impairments, communication needs and learning difficulties. Our mission is to equip every student with the knowledge, confidence and skills needed to flourish in adulthood and play an active role in their community. We are seeking an experienced and enthusiastic SEN Teacher to initially lead a small group of Post-16 students, delivering a curriculum focused on Preparation for Adulthood, independence, employ-ability and community inclusion. Whilst the role will initially be based within our Post-16 provision, all teachers at St John's Catholic Specialist School are employed to work across the age range of the school according to the needs of our pupils and the strengths and expertise of staff. The successful candidate should therefore be willing and able to teach learners across different age ranges and key stages as their role develops over time.

This role includes:

• Planning, teaching and assessing an engaging curriculum.
• Delivering ASDAN Life Skills and other appropriate qualifications and accreditation programmes.
• Delivering high-quality teaching and learning across different age groups and key stages as required by the school.
• Supporting students to develop independence, communication and self-advocacy skills.
• Preparing young people for further education, employment, supported internships and adult life.
• Organising and leading community-based learning and work-related experiences.
• Working closely with therapists, support staff, families and external agencies.
• Contributing to annual reviews and ensuring educational outcomes remain ambitious and personalised.

• Promoting students' wellbeing, confidence and active participation in the wider community.

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

Apply for the job by following the link below.

CVs will not be accepted for this application.

Additional documents

If you need these documents in an accessible format, please contact the school.

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About St John's Catholic Specialist School, Boston Spa

• Organisation type: Special school, ages 3 to 19
• Size: 89 pupils enrolled
• Age range: 3 to 19
• Ofsted report: View Ofsted report
• Website: St John's Catholic Specialist School, Boston Spa website
• Email address: karen.holt@stjohns.org.uk
• Phone number: 01937 842144
• See more jobs: teaching-vacancies.service.gov.uk/organisations/st-john-s-catholic-specialist-school-boston-spa

St John’s is a specialist residential and day school for students up to 19 years old with a range of special needs including hearing impairment, autism, language impairments and learning difficulties. We have a strong focus on developing spoken and written communication skills and signing is not used to deliver the curriculum.

The school prioritises mental health and wellbeing and we have been particularly successful reintegrating pupils who have been out of education for some time.

Arranging a visit to St John's Catholic Specialist School, Boston Spa

To arrange a visit and increase the chance of a successful application email karen.holt@stjohns.org.uk.

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