SEND Class Teacher; Primary Trained

Position: SEND Class Teacher (Primary Trained)
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Position:  SEND Class Teacher (Primary Trained)

Location:

Fieldstone School, Devon, TQ12 1NH

Salary:
From £39,000.00 per annum (not pro rata)

Hours:

37.5 hours per week | Monday to Friday | 8:30am-4:30pm

Contract:

Permanent | Term Time Only
Start:
April 2026

UK applicants only. This role does not offer sponsorship.

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About the Role

Fieldstone School is an independent therapeutic day school for pupils aged 5–16 with Social, Emotional, and Mental Health (SEMH) needs. Pupils benefit from supportive, personalised learning designed to help them thrive academically, socially, and emotionally.

This role focuses on our younger pupils at the Newton Abbot site. As a SEND Teacher, you will deliver high-quality, engaging lessons, using our relational and therapeutic approach to recognise behaviour as communication and promote positive growth.

You will join a dynamic and supportive team where your creativity, resilience, and dedication will directly impact pupils’ development. This is a rewarding opportunity with scope for career progression and professional development.

Key Responsibilities

Deliver high-quality teaching tailored to pupils with SEMH and complex needs

Support pupils’ social, emotional, and academic development using therapeutic, relational approaches

Maintain accurate records and contribute to planning, reports, and reviews

Collaborate with colleagues to create a safe, inclusive, and stimulating learning environment

Promote positive behaviour, resilience, and independence

About You

You are a passionate, adaptable, and experienced teacher who will inspire and support pupils’ learning and development.

You will have:

Qualified: UK QTS or equivalent, with a relevant degree

Experienced:
Strong understanding of SEN, including ASC, learning difficulties, and complex needs

Compassionate & Resilient:
Able to build trusting relationships with pupils who may have faced significant challenges

Collaborative:
Clear communicator who thrives in a supportive team environment

Creative & Flexible:
Able to adapt, innovate, and personalise learning to meet individual needs

Patient & Empathetic:
Calm, understanding, and able to manage challenging situations

Proactive & Reflective:
Eager to learn, develop, and implement strategies to support pupils’ growth

Engaging & Inspirational:
Motivated to spark curiosity, confidence, and a love of learning

Organised & Reliable:
Able to manage workload effectively, including planning, assessment, and reporting

Committed to Inclusive Practice:
Passionate about ensuring every pupil can succeed

Full UK Driving Licence:
Essential for travel between sites or off-site activities

About Us

Fieldstone School is an independent, trauma-informed day school for students aged 5–16 with SEMH needs and complex life histories.

All pupils have an Education, Health and Care Plan (EHCP) and benefit from a multi-disciplinary team of educational and clinical professionals. We provide a nurturing, evidence-based environment that combines therapeutic care with personalised, trauma-informed learning.

Small group teaching, tailored programmes, and relational approaches help pupils build confidence, resilience, and social-emotional skills. Our College House and Place House provisions ensure age-appropriate support and pathways from early years through to secondary transition.

At Fieldstone, we are committed to helping every pupil flourish, achieve their potential, and prepare for a successful future.

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