Wider Leader
Sherwood Foundation School, Wallington, Surrey, SM6 7NPThis job expired on 11 May 2026 – see similar jobs
Job start date
1 September 2026
Closing date
11 May 2026 at 12pm (midday)
Date listed
1 May 2026
Job details
Job role
- Teacher
- Other leadership roles
Visa sponsorship
- Visas cannot be sponsored
Key stage
- Early years, Key stage 1, Key stage 2, Key stage 3, Key stage 4
Working pattern
- Full time
Contract type
- Permanent
Full-time equivalent salary
- 37870-56154
Additional allowances
(+ 1 or 2 points for SEN + TLR2b)
What skills and experience we're looking for
Recognised qualification/accreditation in the area of SEN or therapy related to working with children with high levels of stress/regulation/wellbeing & behaviour needs or willingness to complete this training E
Additional training in therapeutic & educational approaches such as use of communication systems, sensory approaches, social stories D
Experience and/or Knowledge Experience of working educationally and/or therapeutically, implementing interventions with children and young people with complex SEN needs in community or school settings, including Looked After Children and young people and those with significant stress related behaviours E
Ability to work with a range of pupils/students 3 -19 years old who are Autistic or who have severe learning difficulties/complex needs including physical disability and significant health needs E
Ability to build rapport and trust with children and young people of all ages and abilities, especially those experiencing high levels of (di)stress and/or high wellbeing/mental health/health needs E
Understanding of the triggers, causes and presentation of wellbeing needs and distress and has the ability to manage it E
Experience of completing dynamic risk assessments, in school and in the community and for whole school activities and working to mitigate these risks appropriately E
Experience of delivering interventions to whole class groups, small groups and individuals with complex SEN E
Ability to learn, use and extend knowledge of assistive and augmentative communication systems (AAC), including Makaton, PODD, Core Vocabulary Boards, eye gaze, proloquo 2 go, LAMP words for life E
Ability to learn, use and extend knowledge of sensory tools and strategies including weighted & compression equipment, suspended equipment, therapeutic listening E
When related to well being needs to support students with personal hygiene and toileting. E
To support the welfare of our learners with medical needs by administering medication and first aid following appropriate training when necessary as specified within our Administration of Medication Policy. E
What the school offers its staff
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.
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 Hill Campus
Sherwood Hill Campus 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 Park Campus
Sherwood Park Campus 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 Manor Campus
Sherwood Manor Campus 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 an adult-led learning environment so may need a highly individualised learning offer to meet their academic potential.
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