Teacher, Special Needs ​/ Learning Disabilities

Join our dedicated team and help unlock the potential of every learner.

This is a fantastic opportunity to join our school at an exciting stage of our journey toward becoming an outstanding provision where all children and young people thrive. Based within one of our Formal Teaching classes, you will play an instrumental role in shaping the futures of learners from Key Stage 1 to Key Stage 4 following the primary curriculum.

Our students present with a range of needs—including ASC, ADHD, SEMH, MLD, and various communication and interaction needs. We are seeking talented, compassionate, and dedicated individuals who share our ambitious vision for the future.

• Guide and motivate students to maximize participation in school life and achieve their best outcomes from their unique starting points.
• Create an effective, stimulating, and well-organised learning environment.
• Devise, contribute to, and implement statutory assessments, EHCP reviews, and annual review meetings.
• Provide strong pastoral care and effective behaviour management within the classroom.
• Collaborate closely with parents, external agencies, and multi-disciplinary professionals to support physical, social, and academic needs.
• Utilise ICT effectively to enhance teaching standards and engage students across the age range (ages 4‑16).

• Maintain vigilance regarding safeguarding and child protection, reporting concerns directly to the Designated Safeguarding Lead.
• Promote an inclusive environment that challenges students, builds self-esteem, and respects individual needs.
• Model the Ways of Being Co‑op and actively contribute to the overall ethos, values, and guiding principles of the Trust.

• Put students first and prioritise their safety and well‑being at all times.
• Act as a role model for professional standards, participating in team briefings, planning sessions, and supervision duties.
• Engage proactively in professional development opportunities and contribute to a positive safety culture.

Co-op Academies Trust as an aware employer is committed to safeguarding and protecting the welfare of children and vulnerable adults as its number one priority. This commitment to robust recruitment, selection and induction procedures extends to organisations and services linked to the Trust on its behalf.

Co-op Academies Trust is committed to the safeguarding and welfare of children and young people and expects all its employees and volunteers to share this commitment. This post is exempt under the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 and the amendments to the Exceptions Order 1975, 2013 and 2020. The successful applicant will be subject to an enhanced check by the DBS and satisfactory references.

All our colleagues are expected to demonstrate a commitment to co‑operative values and principles.