St Francis School - Full Time Teacher within the Primary Department

Are you an experienced teacher with a passion for Special Educational Needs? Do you thrive in a nurturing, creative environment and want to help shape an outstanding Primary Department?

The Federation of Heathfield and St Francis Schools provides high‑quality education for pupils with a wide range of complex needs, including moderate, severe and profound learning difficulties. We are committed to inclusive, personalised learning with a strong emphasis on communication, emotional wellbeing and independence.

We are seeking a highly skilled, dedicated and enthusiastic SEN teacher. This is an exciting opportunity for a motivated practitioner who believes in empowering pupils with complex needs to achieve their very best.

We are looking for a practitioner who:

• is an experienced Primary SEN teacher (essential)
• has strong knowledge and experience of working with pupils with SEND
• demonstrates excellent teaching and classroom practice
• can plan, implement and evaluate high‑quality learning
• can tailor individual programmes for pupils with complex needs
• can motivate, lead and develop staff and foster collaborative practice
• communicates effectively with parents, carers and multi‑agency partners
• has strong organisational skills and initiative

Preferable experience (training can be provided for the right candidate):

• EYFS training
• experience of teaching pupils with SLD and complex ASD
• use of TEACCH approaches
• knowledge and practical use of AAC, including a range of communication strategies

If you believe you could bring this level of expertise, we encourage you to apply and indicate your interest.

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