Orchard Teaching Assistant

Responsibilities

As an Orchard SEND Teacher, you will deliver high‑quality, inclusive education for students with Speech, Language and Communication Needs (SLCN) and associated cognition and learning needs within the Specialist Resource Provision (SRP). You will design engaging, differentiated lessons and provide targeted interventions to help pupils make strong progress against their EHCP outcomes. You will contribute to a culture of high expectations, strong relationships and inclusive practice, working collaboratively with colleagues, families and external professionals to ensure every pupil can access learning and thrive academically and socially.

• Weekly staff training and coaching for every teacher
• Twice as many training days as standard
• Coaching designed to meet the specific needs of the school
• Access to high‑quality, regular professional development
• Subject‑specific knowledge development
• Free use of the leisure centre
• Access to the school counsellor

Ark is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people in its academies. All employees are required to undertake an enhanced DBS check and disclose any unspent convictions, cautions, reprimands or warnings under the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 before appointment. Non‑disclosure may lead to termination of employment. Disclosure of a criminal background will not necessarily debar employment but will be considered in light of the nature and timing of the offence(s).

We aim to build a diverse and inclusive organisation where everyone – staff and students – can do their best work and achieve their full potential. We are committed to promoting diversity throughout the school.