Class Teacher (Maternity Cover)
Join Orchard Community Trust (OCT), a values-led multi‑academy trust committed to excellence, inclusion and strong community partnerships. We are seeking a skilled and motivated class teacher to cover a maternity leave.
Special Educational Needs Support Assistant
We are looking for a highly motivated and enthusiastic SEN Support Assistant to join our dedicated team. Our pupils have severe learning difficulties, and they are taught using a highly differentiated, individualised curriculum.
Key responsibilities include:
- Providing support to pupils with complex learning needs, including communication difficulties, hearing and visual impairments, behavioural needs, complex physical/medical needs and sensory processing disorders.
- Collaborating with teaching staff to plan and deliver interventions and activities that meet individual educational requirements.
- Implementing new initiatives and attending relevant professional development courses to improve practice.
- Assisting with the implementation of child protection and health and safety policies.
Qualifications and experience:
- Experience working with pupils in an education and/or care setting.
- NVQ Level 3 in Supporting Teaching & Learning or equivalent.
- Knowledge of relevant child protection and health and safety procedures.
- Willingness to undertake professional development and self‑evaluation.
School details:
- Day special school for pupils aged 3 to 19 years with cognitive and learning difficulties (PMLD, SLD & MLD, some with complex medical/physical needs).
- Current roll of 224 pupils.
- Hours of work – Monday, Tuesday and Thursday: 8:45am – 3:35pm; Wednesday: 8:45am – 4:05pm; Friday: 8:25am – 3:35pm (32.5 hours per week, term time only).
- Closing date: 8 June 2026.
We provide a supportive environment, high‑quality CPD and a culture that values wellbeing, growth and positive working relationships.
Safeguarding: This position requires a criminal records check from the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly CRB). Applicants must complete a self‑declaration of their criminal record and other safeguarding information. The post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974.
Equality: The school is committed to equality of opportunity.
To apply, please visit this link. Once you have completed the application form, please email a cover letter and supporting information to recruitment@kemball.orchardct.org.uk. More information about our school can be found on our website.
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