SEND Class Teacher

Sherwoodpark; England; On-site; GBP 37,000 - GBP 51,000; Full time

Job summary

A specialist education institution in the United Kingdom is seeking a SEND Class Teacher for a full-time, permanent position starting potentially in April 2026. The role involves teaching learners aged 3-19 with severe, complex learning difficulties and/or disabilities at their inclusive campuses. Candidates should possess Qualified Teacher Status and relevant teaching experience. The institution values a diverse environment and offers support for teachers transitioning from mainstream education.

Qualifications

• Recent and successful class teaching experience is essential.
• Experience in a special school is desirable.
• Applicants must demonstrate how they meet the person specification.

Responsibilities

• Provide high expectations for children with learning disabilities.
• Support diverse learning needs in the classroom.
• Collaborate with other staff to enhance learning outcomes.

Skills

Teaching experience

Understanding of learning disabilities

Knowledge of autism support strategies

Education

Qualified Teacher Status

Job description

## SEND Class Teacher### We are searching for the best education professionals* SEND Class TeacherNEW# 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