SEND Teacher

Join Danecout School as a SEND Teacher! A SEND Teaching Role That’s Every Bit As Rewarding As It Is Unique Hours: 27.5 hours per week Contract: Permanent Time Time Only: 39 weeks per year Start Date: ASAP/September Actual Salary: MPS 1 - 6 (£31,650 - £43,607) / UPS (£45,646 - £49,084) + SEN Allowance Are you a passionate, dedicated teacher looking to make a real impact in a specialist setting? At Danecourt School, we’re offering an exciting opportunity for a skilled SEND Teacher to join our incredible team and help transform the lives of children with complex needs. About The Role As a SEND teacher at Danecourt, you’ll lead a small class of pupils with a range of needs including autism, communication difficulties, and sensory processing disorders. You’ll have the opportunity to make a life-changing impact every single day by: Delivering Personalised Learning: Design and implement creative, individualised learning experiences that help every child reach their full potential—academically, socially, and emotionally. Collaborating with Support Staff: Work closely with a skilled team of teaching assistants, therapists, and professionals to provide holistic support for every child. Engaging Families: Build strong relationships with families and carers, offering insight, encouragement, and practical strategies to support their children beyond the classroom. Celebrating Progress Every Day: Recognise and champion the small steps that lead to big breakthroughs—whether that’s a first word, a new friendship, or a moment of confidence. Who You Are We’re seeking an enthusiastic, skilled and compassionate SEND Teacher who is: Experienced and Qualified: You hold QTS and have a strong understanding of the needs of pupils with SEND, ideally with experience in a specialist or mainstream SEN setting. Creative and Flexible: You adapt quickly, bring energy and new ideas to the classroom, and approach each day with a solution-focused mindset. A Strong Communicator: You build positive, professional relationships with pupils, families, and colleagues, and thrive in a collaborative environment. Patient and Passionate: You bring empathy, resilience, and a genuine passion for helping every child grow and succeed in their own way. What We Offer At Danecourt, we’re proud to offer a collaborative and nurturing environment where teachers are trusted, supported, and empowered to grow. As part of the Maritime Academy Trust, we believe in doing things differently and investing in our people. Here’s what you can expect: A collaborative culture with regular planning sessions and shared expertise across our school and satellite provisions A Role With Real Purpose as you won’t just be teaching — you’ll be unlocking potential. Every day brings moments of progress and joy, as our children achieve things they never thought possible. Protected PPA time, with the opportunity to work from home one day every fortnight Tailor