SEND teacher for 6-9 yr olds

ISC group; East Midlands; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A small independent prep school in the East Midlands is looking for an enthusiastic teacher to join their vibrant community. The role involves delivering engaging lessons tailored to pupils with Autism and developmental delays, while fostering strong relationships with students, staff, and parents. The successful candidate will thrive in a supportive environment and appreciate the rewarding challenges of working with children in a specialist educational setting.

Benefits

Supportive working environment

Opportunity for professional development

Valued role in school life

Qualifications

• Energy and warmth to engage with pupils effectively.
• Confidence in teaching children with Global developmental delay.
• Willingness to undergo child protection screening.

Responsibilities

• Deliver engaging lessons across a bespoke SEND curriculum.
• Contribute to the life of the vibrant school community.
• Support and assist pupils working below their chronological age.

Skills

Enthusiasm for teaching

Ability to teach pupils with Autism

Strong relationship building

Team player

Flexibility

Job description

This is a wonderful opportunity to make a real impact in a small, independent prep school where every child is known and valued. You’ll be working with enthusiastic pupils, delivering engaging lessons across a bespoke SEND curriculum, and contributing to the life of our vibrant school community.

The successful candidate will bring energy, warmth, and flexibility, and will be confident in teaching pupils with Autism and Global developmental delay. They should be a team player and able to build strong relationships with pupils, staff and parents.

In return, we can offer a role that places you at the heart of school life, the chance to work in a supportive, friendly, and lively environment and a rewarding position where you are valued.

The children are working 2-4 years below chronological age and are supported by specialist TAs who assist with attention Autism, TACPAC, Lego Therapy and sensory circuits daily. This is a challenging and very rewarding role in a specialist hub located within a small independent prep school.

The school is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and expects all staff to share this commitment. Applicants must be willing to undergo child protection screening appropriate to the post including checks with past employers and the Disclosure and Barring Service. We are an equal opportunities employer.