Qualified SEND Specialist Teacher - The NEST
About This Role
We are looking for an experienced teacher with the expertise, warmth and ambition to help children with complex communication and developmental needs thrive.
The NEST is Matchborough First School’s specialist Speech, Language and Communication/Cognition & Learning provision for up to 10 pupils from Reception to Year 4. It is designed for children with Education, Health and Care Plans who need significantly more than enhanced mainstream provision, including pupils who are pre-verbal or minimally verbal and pupils with significant receptive and expressive language needs, low cognition, global developmental delay, sensory differences and learning well below age-related expectations.
We are seeking an experienced, qualified teacher to lead high-quality teaching and learning in this highly personalised provision. The successful candidate will understand that communication is the foundation for learning, belonging and independence. Visual structure, pictures, symbols, objects of reference, signing and appropriate low- or high-tech augmentative and alternative communication will be embedded throughout the day, not used as occasional interventions.
Potential candidates are encouraged to contact the school office to arrange an informal discussion and/or visit to the school, please email office@matchborough.crst.org.uk.
To apply please complete an application through My New Term no later than 12pm on Friday 4th December 2026.
We reserve the right to conclude the campaign ahead of schedule in the event of a high volume of applications
We also encourage applicants to visit our School Website and the Central Region Schools Trust website.