SEND Teacher

The Lighthouse at Saint Felix

SEND Teacher

We are looking to appoint SEND Teachers to join The Lighthouse at Saint Felix. Starting in January 2027 this is a fantastic opportunity for experienced teachers or teachers early in their career to make a real difference working with individuals and small groups of pupils who have additional needs.  

For this full-time role, we are seeking dynamic, inspirational, and highly motivated teachers to join us. You will be enthusiastic, experienced and well qualified with a good understanding of SEND needs.

The Lighthouse at Saint Felix, will provide a nurturing, therapeutic learning environment where every child feels safe, understood, and valued. As an independent specialist setting for pupils in Key stage, 2, 3 and 4, we will support children and young people with Social, Emotional and Mental Health (SEMH) needs through a highly individualised, needs-led approach to education.

We recognise that every child is unique and that no two pupils present in the same way. Rather than focusing solely on labels or diagnoses, we will tailor our provision to each pupil’s strengths, interests, aspirations, and barriers to learning. Through personalised learning pathways, structured and supportive routines, and the expertise of our skilled multidisciplinary team, we empower pupils to develop confidence, resilience, emotional regulation, and independence while making meaningful academic, social, and personal progress.

Our warm and inclusive school community celebrates individuality and promotes a culture of acceptance, respect, and belonging. We place strong emphasis on building positive relationships, supporting emotional wellbeing, and creating opportunities for success both inside and outside the classroom. By maintaining high aspirations for every learner, we encourage pupils to develop the skills, self-belief, and resilience they need to thrive in education and beyond.

The Lighthouse at Saint Felix will provide a safe, supportive, and aspirational specialist setting where every child is encouraged to achieve their full potential and prepare for a positive and fulfilling future.

We are looking for teachers who can;

• Under the direction of the Head or centre, carry out the professional duties of a school teacher as set out in the current School policies.

• Uphold the professional code of the school

• Teach in accordance with the ethos, organisation and policies of the school as a fully committed member of the teaching team and as detailed in the specific duties and core standards.

• Provide a high-quality education service for our students in accordance with policies, procedures and practices and the standards set.

As an SEN Teacher, you will be responsible for teaching a generalised curriculum with an emphasis on the development of life skills including self-help, communication and self-regulation.  All work will be adapted and personalised in accordance with student`s individual EHC plans.

We are looking to appoint teachers who can demonstrate the following;

• To have an awareness of or be experienced in working with pupils with all levels of SEND including Autism Spectrum Condition (ASC), Speech, Language and Communication Needs (SLCN), Social, Emotional and Mental Health (SEMH) needs, and associated additional needs

• Experience in teaching pupils with ASC and a range of comorbid conditions in either a mainstream or special school setting.

• To hold a nationally recognised qualification in understanding/ supporting learners with ASC and/or be willing to undertake additional training /qualifications as required.

• To plan, deliver and teach individual students or small groups, in accordance with the students' individual EHCPs, the School’s Curriculum framework and related policies.

• To plan, adapt and personalise a multi-sensory curriculum for pupils.

• To monitor, record and report on student progress.

• To contribute to and help implement developments that relate to the School Development Plan.

• To promote, in line with Company policies, the physical, educational and moral development of the students.

• To contribute to the development and implementation of an environment and programme of learning for the individual student to ensure progression at an appropriate and satisfactory rate.

If you feel you have the skills and passion to join The Lighthouse at Saint Felix then we look forward to hearing from you. 

Interested candidates should send an application by visiting https://applicant.website/i/65A755/vacancy-info/0000001421 at the earliest possible time.

The review of applications will begin as soon as applications are received. The school reserves the right to appoint before the stated application deadline date should an exceptionally appropriate candidate be identified.

For further details or to discuss the role please contact tom@inspiredlearninggroup.co.uk or call on 07706323847

Inspired Learning Group is totally committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children & young people and expects all staff to share this commitment. Applicants must be willing to undergo child protection screening, as all new staff will be subject to enhanced DBS clearance, identity checks, qualification checks and employment checks to include an exploration of any gaps within employment, two satisfactory references and registration with the Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS).