Special Needs Class Teacher

Woodlands School, Edgware, Middlesex, HA8 6JP

153 days remaining to apply

• Start date details

  ASAP

• Closing date

  25 March 2027 at 11:59pm

• Date listed

  23 October 2026

Job details

• Job role:
  • Teacher or lecturer
• Visa sponsorship: Visas cannot be sponsored
• Working pattern: Full time
• Contract type: Permanent
• Full time equivalent salary: £37,870.00 - £56,154.00 Annually (Actual) SEN allowance £2,787

Special Needs Class Teacher job summary

About Woodlands School

Woodlands School is a special school for pupils with severe and complex learning difficulties, including autism, aged 4-11. We currently have 137 pupils on roll and were last rated Outstanding in November 2023 by Ofsted. The school is based in Edgware, Harrow; the nearest stations are Edgware or Canons Park.

What we offer

Pupils are taught in small classes, each supported by a team of teaching assistants, and the school works closely with an on-site multidisciplinary team, including therapists.

A salary of MPS/UPS + SEN allowance.

A comprehensive induction programme and a named mentor for early-career teachers.

A CPD budget and access to SEN-specific training

Support from an on-site multidisciplinary team, including speech and language therapists, occupational therapists, physio therapists, educational psychologists.

A staffing ratio of approximately 1 teacher: 3 TAs per class,.

Flexible working arrangements considered wherever possible.

Who we’re looking for

We welcome applications from qualified teachers, from those eligible for Qualified Teacher Status, and from those working towards QTS within three years. We are equally keen to hear from experienced SEN practitioners and from strong mainstream teachers moving into SEN for the first time; full training, comprehensive induction and support is provided.

Main responsibilities

To ensure the effective learning and teaching of pupils for whom the post holder has responsibility, within the context of Woodlands School's specialism in severe and complex learning difficulties, including autism.

Interviews will be held on a rolling basis and this advert will be removed once the vacancies have been filled.

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.

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 Woodlands School

• Organisation type: Special school, ages 4 to 11
• Size: 135 pupils enrolled
• Age range: 4 to 11
• Ofsted report: View Ofsted report
• Website: Woodlands School website
• See more jobs: teaching-vacancies.service.gov.uk/organisations/woodlands-school-edgware

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