Job vacancies in the Special Educational Needs sector.

SEN Teacher (English/Humanities)

SEN Teacher (English/Humanities)

Hours: Part time
Contract: Permanent
Salary: Competitive salary
Required: September 2025

Bradfield College’s vibrant Learning Support Department is looking for a well-qualified SEN teacher to work with individual pupils from Year 9 to Year 13.

The successful candidate will offer one-to-one English and Humanities support to our SEN students, ensuring that they are fully equipped to fulfil their academic potential. You will deliver 16 lessons per week spread over 3, 4, or 5 days, (including a Monday and a Friday) during term time. Saturday morning is also an additional option. Details to be discussed at interview.

To succeed in this role, you will need a working knowledge of Special Educational Needs (qualifications are an advantage but not essential).

Bradfield enjoys a strong culture of teaching excellence and a commitment to professional development.

Should you have any questions prior to making an application you would be welcome to contact acad@bradfieldcollege.org.uk

For further details and to apply please follow this link and click the apply button

If you have any queries about the application process, please contact the HR department at recruitment@bradfieldcollege.org.uk

The closing date for applications is Monday 28 April 2025.

Interviews: w/c Monday 5 May 2025.

Bradfield College is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, and applicants must be willing to undergo child protection screening as part of their application. This includes submitting an enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) Certificate prior to employment, registration of the DBS Update Service and checks with past employers.

 

By |2025-04-10T09:53:29+01:00April 10th, 2025|SEN vacancies, Uncategorized|0 Comments

ACCESS ARRANGEMENTS COORDINATOR

ACCESS ARRANGEMENTS COORDINATOR

We are seeking a highly organised and detail-orientated access arrangements coordinator to join our expanding individual needs department. This is a part -time, term time only position working 27.5 hours per week over 4 or 5 days.

At Claremont Fan Court School, we are committed to creating an inclusive environment where every student is empowered to achieve their full potential. The Individual needs department is a cornerstone of this mission, working with a range of learners to provide tailored support.

As the access arrangements coordinator, you will oversee the entire process for managing access arrangements in line with JCQ regulations. This includes organising assessments, liaising with specialist assessors, and ensuring that all necessary paperwork and evidence is in place for applications to exam boards. You will work closely with teaching staff, the exams office, and external professionals to ensure that every student receives the appropriate adjustments and that all regulations are adhered to.

The successful candidate will have excellent attention to detail, be highly organised and able to prioritise a diverse workload. A strong understanding of JCQ regulations relating to access arrangements would be advantageous, however training can be provided. An empathetic and understanding approach towards students with special educational needs is a must.

Further details of the role and how to apply can be found under the ‘working at Claremont’ link at www.claremontfancourt.co.uk by calling HR on 01372 473720.

Please see information pack
Closing date: 9.00am Tuesday 22 April 2025

We are an equal opportunities employer and are seeking applications from suitable candidates from all backgrounds. We are fully committed to creating and sustaining a positive and supportive working environment free from discrimination where staff feel valued and respected. We value individuality and diversity and believe in equal opportunity for everyone, irrespective of age, disability, gender identity, marriage or civil partnership, pregnancy or maternity, race or ethnicity, religion or belief, sex, sexual orientation or socio-economic background.
The school is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.
Applicants will be required to undergo child protection screening appropriate to the post, including checks with past employers and the Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS). The school may carry out online searches on shortlisted applicants.
The post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974. The school is therefore permitted to ask job applicants to declare all convictions and cautions on a self-declaration form in advance of attending an interview (including those which are “spent” unless they are “protected” under the DBS filtering rules) in order to assess their suitability to work with children.

 

By |2025-04-09T11:11:55+01:00April 9th, 2025|SEN vacancies, Uncategorized|0 Comments

Head of Academic Mentoring (SENCO)

Head of Academic Mentoring (SENCO)

Full-time

We seek to appoint from September 2025 an appropriately qualified, enthusiastic and energetic Head of Academic Mentoring to screen, identify and monitor the academic progress of girls who present with any additional learning needs, from gifted and talented to mild dyslexia, ADHD, ASD etc.

This is a high-profile post in a school which values its Academic Mentoring department and prides itself on unlocking the potential of all its students. The successful applicant will enjoy a serious position of responsibility and considerable influence on the framing of academic policy.

The Head of Academic Mentoring has a wide range of responsibilities and it is expected that he/she will: hold a Level 7 qualification in teaching and assessing learners with a Specific Learning Difficulties, demonstrate strong knowledge and understanding of the concepts and skills of the subject, keep up-to-date with changes in the national curriculum and public examinations, keep up-to-date with changes and professional knowledge in relation to professional development/consultation in study skills, teaching methods for learning support, and Exam Board regulations for Special Need candidates.

The post offers either a chance to move into management for the first time as a Head of Department or an opportunity to gain further experience for an existing Head of Academic Mentoring. The person we seek will be a strong administrator, an excellent communicator with parents, students and colleagues and a firm believer in the enhancement of the education of all our students through a powerful introduction to Study and Thinking Skills strategies.

Closing date: 12 noon, Monday 28th April 2025

We anticipate holding interviews on Tuesday 13th May. However, please note that applications will be assessed in order of receipt and interviews may occur at any stage after applications are received.  Please apply as soon as possible.

Further details and an application form are available from www.stcatherines.info/welcome/job-opportunities or by email from the HR Administrator on jobapplications@stcatherines.info

St Catherine’s 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, including checks with past employers and an
enhanced DBS and barred list check. The School is an equal opportunities employer.

By |2025-04-03T10:10:52+01:00April 3rd, 2025|SEN vacancies|0 Comments

Visiting Speech and Language Therapist/Specialist Teacher Assessor/Educational Psychologist

Visiting Speech and Language Therapist/Specialist Teacher Assessor/Educational Psychologist

St Catherine’s School Bramley is looking to appoint a visiting self-employed professional in the following areas from September 2025. We seek to work collaboratively together to provide students with specific needs some additional specialist support:

• A Speech and Language Therapist to work with girls with communication and language difficulties e.g. autism, to assess their needs and deliver programmes to support them including social communication.

• A Specialist Teacher Assessor (who holds an APC) and/or an Educational Psychologist who is registered with the Health and Care Professions Council (HCPC) able to accurately assess for dyslexia/SpLD and make recommendations for support.

Please send expressions of interest via a CV and letter to the Headmistress, care of the HR Administrator on: jobapplications@stcatherines.info

Closing date: 12 noon, Monday 21st April 2025

St Catherine’s 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, including checks with past employers and an enhanced DBS and barred list check. The School is an equal opportunities employer.

By |2025-04-01T10:26:59+01:00March 31st, 2025|SEN vacancies|0 Comments

DIRECTOR OF INDIVIDUAL NEEDS

DIRECTOR OF INDIVIDUAL NEEDS

September 2025

At Claremont Fan Court School, we are committed to fostering an inclusive and nurturing environment where every student is supported to thrive. We are seeking an inspiring and dedicated director of individual needs to lead the Special Educational Needs (SEN) provision across our senior school.

As the director of individual needs, you will collaborate closely with academic and pastoral teams, parents, and external agencies, shaping the delivery of bespoke educational support and ensuring our pupils have the support and guidance to achieve their full potential.

The successful candidate will have a good honours degree in a relevant discipline and a qualification related to teaching and assessing pupils with specific learning difficulties (Level 7). They will have experience teaching children with individual needs in a senior school setting, an understanding of specific difficulties and how they can be supported within in an individual lesson and in the classroom, as well as previous experience of leading and managing a team.

We offer a competitive salary and all the benefits of working in a thriving independent school including a competitive salary, pension (currently through TPS*), life assurance, professional development, laptop, complimentary lunches during term time, onsite parking and a cycle to work scheme.

Further details and how to apply can be found under the ‘working at Claremont’ link on our website at https://www.claremontfancourt.co.uk/working-at-claremont/

Please see information pack

Early applications are encouraged. We will review applications upon receipt and will contact suitable candidates with a time for interview

*Please refer to the benefits section under our “working at Claremont” page of our website

We are an equal opportunities employer and are seeking applications from suitable candidates from all backgrounds. We are fully committed to creating and sustaining a positive and supportive working environment free from discrimination where staff feel valued and respected. We value individuality and diversity and believe in equal opportunity for everyone, irrespective of age, disability, gender identity, marriage or civil partnership, pregnancy or maternity, race or ethnicity, religion or belief, sex, sexual orientation or socio-economic background.

The school is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.

Applicants will be required to undergo child protection screening appropriate to the post, including checks with past employers and the Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS). The school may carry out online searches on shortlisted applicants.

The post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974. The school is therefore permitted to ask job applicants to declare all convictions and cautions on a self-declaration form in advance of attending an interview (including those which are “spent” unless they are “protected” under the DBS filtering rules) in order to assess their suitability to work with children.

By |2025-03-24T09:48:57+00:00March 24th, 2025|SEN vacancies|0 Comments

Specialist Teacher in literacy

Specialist Teacher in literacy

Overview:
Think Dyslexia specialises in providing bespoke one-to-one teaching in literacy and maths at school or home, and specialist assessment for children with Specific Learning Difficulties. Building their self-esteem and developing their individual learning strategies is central to what we do to support learning and confidence.

Role Overview:
We are currently looking for a Specialist Teacher in literacy, ideally to cover
– the Cobham area (primary and/or secondary up to Y11)
or
– the Woking area ((primary and/or secondary up to Y11)
or
– the Sutton, Cheam, Ewell area (secondary up to Y11 and some primary teaching)
We also require a maths teacher, ideally to cover
– the Cobham area (primary and/or secondary up to Y11)

Successful candidates will work one-to-one with our students whether it be study and revision strategies or sustained interventions to develop core literacy and/or numeracy skills.

We work in the state and independent sectors with EHCP and privately funded students.

We can offer:
– Excellent rate of pay with the flexibility as a Consultant Specialist Teacher to choose when you teach (during school time/after school/weekends)
– Peace of mind knowing that invoicing and lesson arrangements are done for you while you focus on your teaching
– Access to a large library of teaching resources
– Specialist teacher meetings to collaborate and share ideas and good practice with colleagues

About You:
– Level 5 Specialist Teacher qualification
– Experience of working with students with SpLD
– Would like the opportunity of flexible working
– Enjoy working independently one-to-one with students and excited to support their individual learning needs

If you are passionate in making a real difference to students with SpLDs, and you have a minimum of a Level 5 Specialist Teacher qualification, please do get in touch. We would love to hear from you.
Please send your CV with a cover letter to Ann at enquiries@thinkdyslexia.co.uk

By |2025-03-12T12:02:23+00:00March 12th, 2025|SEN vacancies|0 Comments

We’re growing our specialist team!

We are growing our team of specialist teachers, as we help increasing numbers of people who have dyslexia or other specific learning difficulties. We are keen to continue extending both our face to face and online provision.  Providing expert, personal and life-changing support to people with dyslexia is crucial to the way we fulfil our charitable mission.

To find out more, download our application pack.

By |2024-10-10T09:40:12+01:00January 27th, 2023|SEN vacancies|0 Comments

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