Caterham High School · Ilford, London
We are establishing a brand-new Additional Resources Provision (ARP) at Caterham High School. This is an excellent opportunity for a bright and innovative individual to join our Access & Inclusion Department, teaching in “The Maple”, an ARP for children with exceptional learning needs, including social and communication needs, associated learning needs, and possibly Autism. This is an exciting opportunity to join a new team establishing abrand newprovision. You may already be a SEND specialist or a practitioner aspiring to develop SEND expertise. We welcome applicants from primary KS2 or secondary settings. You will be part of the team that creates and delivers an inclusive learning environment where all students thrive. You will be responsible for theday to daydelivery and planning of the curriculum, including Foundation Learning requirements, and specific interventions and approaches as stipulated on EHCPs. You will be supported by the Lead Teacher for “The Maple” and other staff in the Access & Inclusion Department, including an ASD Provision, “The Arch” already established at Caterham High. The Access & Inclusion Department supports a Pathway approach to the main curriculum, including a Deaf Provision, the Zen Den (SEMH), an EAL Provision and other SEND pathways to meet need. All A&I staff are expected to support vulnerable children and groups across the school if/when required. The school is well established within the Local Authority forit’sinclusive ethos and practice. If you have a passion for working with young people with additional needs and want to shape a young person’s world, we would like to meet you. You will be calm, resilient, and enjoy working as part of a team. Flexibility in approach is key to this role. You will be good at forging good professional relationships with parents, external agencies and all members of the Caterham community. Ofsted describes Caterham High as“a caring community”where“Staff encourage pupils to believe in themselves and persevere in pursuit of their ambitions." Ofsted “Good” June 2022. We warmly welcome an informal telephone conversation prior to application. You are encouraged to read our most recent Ofsted report and visit the website to find out information about Caterham High School, Ilford. Are you interested? If so, please see complete an application through the TES or use the application pack and form which are on our website. Completed application forms should be e-mailed to recruitment@ecaterham.net by Monday 11thMay 2026 at 11am. Please note, the school will assess applications on receipt and may arrange to interview successful applicants before the deadline. The school has an excellent culture of safeguarding and is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. In accordance with KCSiE, Safer Recruitment Guidelines and Data Protection Guidelines, we reserve the r