Educate U is an independent specialist school providing high quality education for children and young people aged 5 -16 with a wide range of complex needs. These needs include children diagnosed with ASC, ADHD or who have high anxiety and attachment and trauma barriers to learning. All our students have an EHCP. The post of SEN Class Teacher plays a key part in this provision through a commitment to the school’s ethos, by working effectively across subject and pastoral teams and by delivering high standards of teaching and learning.
Job Description:
We are seeking an innovative, experienced, and nurturing KS3/KS4 SEND teacher to join our school on a 12-month fixed-term contract covering maternity leave, with the potential of becoming a permanent role with our growing team. You will work with a small class of pupils whose needs include ASC, ADHD, high anxiety, and attachment or trauma-related barriers to learning. All our students have an EHCP, and most have SEMH needs.
Emotional well‑being and high‑calibre learning are our two main priorities and lie at the heart of everything we do. Nurture and connection are the foundation of our approach, ensuring children feel safe, experience reduced school-based anxiety, and have the space to learn and build resilience. We are a no‑consequence school, where connection comes before correction, and relationships form the basis for meaningful learning.
The Role
As a SEND Teacher, you will provide high‑quality, specialist teaching for KS3 and KS4 pupils with a range of neurodiverse and SEMH needs. You will develop a stimulating and supportive learning environment, delivering a bespoke, topic‑based curriculum that meets pupils’ academic, social, and personal development needs.
In addition to classroom teaching, you will lead Maths across the school, supporting staff with planning, assessment, and progression, and contribute to whole‑school development initiatives.
Key Responsibilities
Teaching and Learning
* Plan and deliver differentiated, high‑quality lessons for KS3 and KS4 SEN pupils
* Promote academic progress and emotional development through assessment and feedback
* Develop a bespoke curriculum covering Maths, Literacy, PSHE, and enrichment
* Maintain a nurturing and structured classroom environment, implementing PACE strategies
* Support pupils’ personal and social development alongside academic learning
Leadership and Coordination
* Lead the Maths curriculum across the school, ensuring sequential planning and high standards
* Line manage Teaching Assistants within the classroom, deploying support effectively
* Support the SENCO in producing and reviewing EHCPs and support plans
* Maintain accurate records of attendance, progress, behaviour, and learning
* Ensure the physical classroom environment is well‑organised and promotes learning
Collaboration and Partnerships
* Build positive relationships with parents, carers, and external professionals (e.g., social care, NHS, CAMHS, EPs)
* Liaise with other agencies to support pupils’ needs
* Contribute to departmental and whole‑school improvement initiatives
Safeguarding
* Promote and actively support the school’s safeguarding responsibilities
* Attend safeguarding training and report concerns promptly to the DSL/DDSL
Additional Responsibilities
* Participate in professional development, performance review, and school development
* Manage a delegated budget for learning resources and classroom equipment
* Undertake other tasks as required to meet the needs of pupils
Person Specification
The successful candidate will:
* Be a qualified teacher with experience of teaching SEN pupils with complex needs
* Have experience of working in an SEMH setting
* Have experience teaching pupils with ASC, ADHD, and Tourette’s Syndrome
* Demonstrate strong subject knowledge in Mathematics and the ability to lead Maths across the school
* Be able to plan and deliver highly differentiated lessons
* Understand trauma‑informed and PACE‑based approaches
* Be skilled in working collaboratively with staff, parents, and external agencies
* Have excellent organisational and communication skills
* Be resilient, flexible, and able to adapt to the needs of the school and pupils
Additional Information
* Contract: Fixed‑term, 12 months (Maternity Cover)
* Benefits: Performance bonus, company events, pension, discounted/free food, health and wellbeing programme, sick pay
* Location: Educate U, Chapel Road, Worthing, West Sussex, BN11 1BG
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