Specialist SEN Teacher - New Bridge School

Specialist SEN Teacher - New Bridge School

What skills and experience we're looking for

What We're Looking For

We are seeking someone who:

• has a strong understanding of autism and early developmental learning profiles
• can apply structured teaching and autism-informed approaches such as Attention Autism, TEACCH principles and co-regulation strategies
• translates specialist understanding into calm, consistent and highly effective classroom practice
• is confident working in environments where progress is gradual, individualised and carefully interpreted
• brings reflective, precise and consistent practice to complex learning needs
• can model and develop high-quality practice in othersunderstands that regulation, trust and engagement are the foundations of learning
• remains calm and grounded when supporting pupils through dysregulation
• brings resilience, emotional intelligence and a genuine commitment to connection

This post is not suitable for ECTs or mainstream-only SEN experience.

What the school offers its staff We Can Offer You

• A supportive, values-led culture rooted in inclusion and high expectations
• High-quality CPD through our dedicated Everyone Learning Team
• Trust TOIL scheme for all staff
• Flexible working opportunities, including PPA at home where appropriate
• The opportunity to be part of a team committed to creating meaningful futures for both pupils and staff
• Progression opportunities into leadership roles

Commitment to safeguarding

Our organisation is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults. We expect all staff, volunteers and trustees to share this commitment. Our recruitment process follows the keeping children safe in education guidance. Offers of employment may be subject to the following checks (where relevant): childcare disqualification Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) medical online and social media prohibition from teaching right to work satisfactory references suitability to work with children You must tell us about any unspent conviction, cautions, reprimands or warnings under the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975.