Contract: Full-time, Permanent

Salary: MPS or UPS + SEN Allowance

Longcause School is a dynamic and forward-thinking special school catering to primary and secondary pupils with complex communication and learning difficulties, including autism.

We are urgently seeking a passionate teacher with extensive experience in Special Educational Needs to join our team. You must have proven expertise in working with children with complex needs, autism, and attachment challenges, either in a school setting or other relevant environments.

While primary or secondary training is acceptable, candidates must recognise that most of our pupils’ function below the (old level) NC Level 4. Applicants should be skilled in delivering English, maths (including phonics), and capable of teaching subjects across the curriculum. Experience in Read, Write, Inc is preferred but not essential and training will be provided.

What We Offer:

• A friendly, supportive and professional environment.
• Commitment to staff wellbeing and mental health.
• Lots of opportunities for staff development and training including: PACE/attachment trauma, Makaton, sensory integration, speech and language and occupational therapy.

We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people, and expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. An enhanced DBS disclosure is required for this post and references will be sought from the provided application form ahead of the interview process.

For more information or to apply, please visit our website at www.longcausespecialschool.com

We encourage prospective candidates to visit the school - please call Molly Holt on 01752 336881 to arrange a visit.

Start Date for Post: ASAP

Closing Date: 6th February 2025

Interviews: 13th February 2025