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Overview and Responsibilities
Primary trained KS3 teacher in a new SEN provision
Location: Horsham, West Sussex
Contract Type: Permanent, full-time
Hours: 40 hours per week
Salary: £32,916 - £47,742 (M1 – UPS1)*
Start Date: 13th April 2026
Closing Date: Noon Friday 6th February
The Role:
We are looking for an enthusiastic teacher who is trained as a primary teacher who can teach in Key Stage 3 with an initial focus on year 7 where the students work within a primary model. Whilst many of our students are capable of working at or above age expectations, they often have gaps in their learning and so the ability to teach the key stage 2 outcomes is important. Key to this role is the pastoral responsibility for supporting the wellbeing of our young people and using a holistic approach to supporting them closely liaising with our therapists and SEND team. Our students are hoping for a teacher who is patient, fun and wants to understand them.
Skills and Qualifications
It is preferable for candidates to have experience:
1. of teaching in a SEND provision or working collaboratively with a SENDCO
2. in pastoral support to students with high anxiety
3. working with students aged 11-16
Candidates must:
4. be a qualified primary trained teacher
5. have a passion to work in SEND and willingness to keep learning
6. be outstanding in their pastoral and safeguarding practice
7. believe in an integrated therapeutic approach
8. be committed to becoming a neuro-informed and neuro-affirmative practitioner
9. have the empathy and resilience to work with young people who may experience high anxiety and may have self-harming behaviours, ARFID and disordered eating, and a range of mental health difficulties.
Benefits and Additional Information
What’s on Offer at Aurora?
We believe in supporting you as much as we support the children and young people in our care. Here’s a snapshot of the fantastic benefits waiting for you:
Grow with Us – Training & Development
Learning never stops at Aurora! We offer a wide range of training programmes and career development opportunities to help you build your skills and reach your goals.
Save Money on Everyday Essentials
With the rising cost of living, our Perkbox app helps you stretch your money further:
10. Discounts on groceries, phone plans, internet, dining out, gym memberships & more
11. Access to our Cycle to Work and Car Scheme
Access Wagestream – a financial wellbeing app that helps you track earnings, save, get expert money advice, and even access part of your pay early when needed
Competitive Pay & Reward
We regularly benchmark our pay and benefits to stay ahead of the curve. You’ll enjoy:
12. Enhanced Annual Leave
13. Company Sick Pay
14. Enhanced Pension
15. Life Assurance
24/7 GP Access – For You & Your Household
Need a doctor? No problem. Book a phone or video appointment anytime, day or night. This service covers everyone in your household.
UK Health Cash Plan
Cover everyday healthcare costs like dental and optician bills. You and your children are included in the scheme, and you can upgrade to add your partner too!
Employee Assistance Programme
Your wellbeing matters. Get confidential support on a wide range of issues, including:
16. Freephone counselling (available 24/7)
17. Online tools and resources
Refer a Friend – Earn £1,000!
Know someone who’d be a great fit? Refer them and get rewarded!
(*Terms apply)
How to Apply:
Please complete the online application form in full, including all employment and education details, and provide a personal statement that makes us keen to speak to you.
* Within Aurora we support teacher professional development by offering Upper Pay Scale both to teachers joining the company and through our internal professional development and performance management process.
To be offered a role on Upper Pay Scale we will expect you to:
18. provide evidence that you are already receiving an Upper Pay Scale salary.
19. Hold specific allocated responsibility, once you have completed your induction, that contributes to whole school improvement including the overall raising of standards in the school and demonstrate their ongoing commitment to their own CPD.
Successful applicants will be subject to pre-employment safeguarding checks including an enhanced disclosure and barring service (DBS) check.
The post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 and the Aurora Group is therefore permitted to ask job applicants to declare all convictions and cautions (including those which are "spent" unless they are "protected" under the DBS filtering rules) in order to assess their suitability to work with children.
The Aurora Group is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of the children and young adults in our care and is a disability confident and equal opportunities employer.
This advert could be taken down at any point in time without prior notice if the position is filled.
Please note that candidates that are shortlisted might be subject to an online search
Safeguarding Statement
Aurora Vincent House School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults, and expects all staff and volunteers to understand and share this commitment. We have a shared commitment to develop a culture of respect, where discrimination is not tolerated. We welcome all applications, including those from under-represented groups including ethnicity, gender, transgender, age, disability, sexual orientation or religion.