Teacher, Special Needs ​/ Learning Disabilities

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Teacher

Oak Tree School, Truro, TR4 9NH

Up to £42,500 per annum (depending on experience, not pro rata)

42.5 hours per week | Monday to Friday | 8am - 4.30pm

Fixed Term - 12 months | Term Time Only

November 2026

UK applicants only. This role does not offer sponsorship.

We are seeking an enthusiastic and resilient Teacher to join our specialist education team, supporting students with a range of additional learning needs, including autism and social, emotional and behavioural challenges. This is an incredibly rewarding opportunity to help young people overcome barriers to learning, achieve their potential, and develop the confidence and skills they need to succeed both in education and beyond.

Working within a supportive, multi-disciplinary environment, you will deliver engaging, personalised learning experiences that inspire students to thrive academically, socially and emotionally.

• Planning and delivering engaging lessons tailored to individual students and small groups.
• Monitoring, assessing and reporting on student progress and achievement.
• Creating a positive, structured and stimulating learning environment.
• Developing and reviewing individual education, behaviour and support plans.
• Supporting students to manage behaviour positively and develop independence.
• Working collaboratively with support staff, families and other professionals to achieve the best outcomes for students.
• Contributing to curriculum development and wider school improvement initiatives.
• Safeguarding and promoting the welfare, wellbeing and personal development of all students.

• QTS or Degree required.
• Experience delivering high-quality teaching within an educational setting.
• Ideally has experience supporting students with autism, SEND, SEMH, or additional learning needs.
• Can adapt teaching approaches to meet individual learning styles and needs.
• Is confident managing and supporting challenging behaviour in a positive and nurturing way.
• Has excellent communication, organisation and record-keeping skills.
• Works effectively both independently and as part of a collaborative team.

Oak Tree School in Truro has recently expanded and developed two new buildings and undergone a successful inspection from Ofsted allowing us to offer a wider age range of students from 5 – 18 years the opportunity to have the best education possible. Oak Tree School is a specialist SEMH provision positioned near the city of Truro in Cornwall. The school provides full-time specialist co-education for up to 135 students and young people aged 5 to 18 who experience social, emotional, mental health, communication difficulties and associated challenging behaviours.

These students and young people often cannot cope, function or achieve within a mainstream environment. The aim is to provide a structured, nurturing approach, with students accessing a broad, balanced and engaging curriculum to meet their significant needs.

We place students and vulnerable young adults at the heart of everything we do, so every day brings the satisfaction of making a real difference.

We are committed to the safeguarding and promoting the welfare of students and young people. All applicants will be subject to social media checks and successful applicants to a fully enhanced DBS.

Pension scheme with options to increase contributions

“Your Wellbeing Matters” – mental health support and physical health checks

• Health, wellbeing and insurance benefits
• Hundreds of UK and international discounts
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