Teacher

Hatton Special School, Woodford Green, Essex, IG8 8EU

4 days remaining to apply

• Start date details

  January 2026

• Closing date

  20 October 2025 at 8am

• Date listed

  26 September 2025

Job details

• Job role:
  • Teacher
  • Suitable for early career teachers
• Visa sponsorship: Visas cannot be sponsored
• Key stage: Early years, Key stage 1, Key stage 2
• Working pattern: Full time: 32.5 Hours a week Monday to Friday 52 weeks a year
• Contract type: Permanent
• Full-time equivalent salary: SEN Class Teacher (MS/UPS)
• Additional allowances:

  1 or 2 SEN point depending on experience and criteria

What skills and experience we're looking for

Qualified Teacher Status Additional or advanced qualification in teaching pupils with special educational needs.

Experience of working in a mainstream and/or Special School environment.

Experience of working with pupils with ASC, language and communication needs Proven high standards of classroom management, teaching and organisation skills.

Evidence of implementation of health and safety risk assessment procedures, Evidence of relevant professional development

What the school offers its staff

All Hatton staff have access to:

• A commitment to ongoing professional development
• A well-resourced school
• Supportive and enthusiastic colleagues and governors
• Staff social events
• Well-being support

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

We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults and expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. This includes the need to become familiar with school policies immediately upon appointment and to follow the school’s procedures in relation to safeguarding.

Offers of employment are subject to an enhanced DBS Certificate and other employment checks. References will be requested for those short listed ONLY and prior to interview.

Applying for the job

Apply for the job by following the link below.

CVs will not be accepted for this application.

Upload additional documents

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

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About Hatton Special School

• School type: Special school, ages 3 to 11
• School size: 196 pupils enrolled
• Age range: 3 to 11
• Ofsted report: View Ofsted report
• School website: Hatton Special School website
• Email address: meraphkiflay@hattonspecialschool.co.uk
• Phone number: 02085514131
• See more jobs: teaching-vacancies.service.gov.uk/organisations/hatton-school-and-special-needs-centre

Hatton is a maintained special school for primary children with complex learning difficulties. All children have learning difficulties with additional complexities such as autism, speech and language disorders and challenging behaviour.

Arranging a visit to Hatton Special School

To arrange a visit and increase the chance of a successful application email meraphkiflay@hattonspecialschool.co.uk.

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