SEND Class Teacher

Sherwood Foundation School; England; On-site; GBP 37,000 - GBP 51,000; Full time

Job summary

A foundation special school in the London Borough of Sutton is seeking a SEND Class Teacher to join their team. This permanent, full-time position is set to start in September 2026, with possibilities for an earlier start in April 2026. The role requires recent teaching experience and a commitment to supporting students with learning disabilities and autism. The successful candidate will have a strong focus on creating a positive learning environment for all students. The school values diversity and is committed to safeguarding children's welfare.

Benefits

Supportive work environment

Commitment to professional development

Diversity and inclusivity programs

Qualifications

• Recent and successful class teaching experience.
• High expectations for students with learning disabilities and autism.
• Desirable experience in a special school.

Responsibilities

• Teach students with learning disabilities and autism.
• Support students in accessing learning.
• Collaborate with colleagues to meet individual needs.

Skills

Teaching experience with learning disabilities

Classroom management

Communication skills

Education

Relevant teaching qualification

Job description

## SEND Class Teacher### We are searching for the best education professionals* SEND Class Teacher# SEND Class TeacherEmployerLocation: Wallington, SurreyContract Type: PermanentHours: Full TimeContract Length: PermanentSalary: MPS Pt 1 - Pt 6 + SEN Allowance 1 or 2Posted: 26th January 2026Start Date: To Be ConfirmedExpires: 20th February 2026 11:59 PMContract Type: PermanentStart Date: To Be ConfirmedJob ID: 1531334Suitable for: ECT (NQT) GraduatesStart Date: To Be Confirmed* Contract Type :Permanent* Contract Length: Permanent* Suitable for: ECT (NQT) Graduates* Job ID: 1531334* Share :**Sherwood Foundation School****SEN Class Teacher****Salary:** Main Pay Scale, Point 1 - 6, £37,870 - £50,473, plus SEN Allowance 1 or 2**Contract:** Full time, Permanent**Start date:** We are looking at a September 2026 start with the possibility of starting in April 2026. This will be discussed further if successful.**Closing date:** Friday 20th February 2026Sherwood Foundation School is a Foundation Special School located in the London Borough of Sutton and made up of three campuses:*Sherwood Park Campus:* This 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 Hill Campus*: This 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 Manor Campus*: This 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.We are looking for teachers with recent and successful class teaching experience who have high expectations of what children and young people with learning disabilities and autism can achieve. Experience of teaching pupils with learning disabilities and / or autism in a special school is desirable, but we have lots of experience supporting teachers with a mainstream background to succeed. Teaching in a special school is unbelievably rewarding.If you have been considering a move to SEND teaching, this could be the right move for you!Please note applicants must demonstrate how they meet all sections and subsections of the person specification for this role. Although you will be employed by Sherwood Foundation School, if you could please specify a preference as to which campus you think you would be best suited to.**Safeguarding Recruitment Statement**Sherwood Foundation School is committed to equal opportunities, safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people, and vulnerable adults and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. All appointments are made subject to receipt of a completed application, satisfactory references and an Enhanced DBS checkClosing Dates for Applications: **Friday 20th February 2026**Interviews: **Week commencing Monday 2nd March 2026**### Attachments### Safeguarding Statement:Sherwood Foundation School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. Successful applicants will be required to undergo a Disclosure and Barring Service Enhanced Level Disclosure.Sherwood Foundation School is proud to be a Disability Confident Employer, committed to creating a diverse, inclusive and supportive workplace for all.### Sherwood Foundation SchoolPart of### London Borough of Sutton