Teacher, Teacher Assistant​/ Paraprofessional

Harry Watts Academy, Sunderland, Tyne and Wear, SR5 5JA

Full time: 32.44 hours per week

Fixed term - Until 31.08.2027 - Maternity or parental leave cover

Main Pay Scale M1-M6 £ 34,069 - £46,940 per annum, plus SEN1 allowance £2,885 per annum (including pay award)

This role is perfect for a positive and professional individual with:

• DfE recognised teaching qualification and QTS or equivalent
• Experience of teaching pupils with additional needs
• High expectations of pupil achievement

Benefits of working for Prosper Learning Trust

The Trust is proud to say that we match the Real Living Wage and we also offer successful candidates:

• A friendly and supportive team of staff who are willing to share expertise and learn from one another
• Opportunities for career development and support with development through Trust wide Continuing Professional Development (CPD) programmes
• Access to an Employee Assistance Programme and support from the Trust's Wellbeing Network Group
• Access to either Teacher's Pension or Local Government Pension Scheme, each with favourable employer contribution rates
• Employee centred policies that support you in and beyond the workplace
• Funded eye tests for DSE users (subject to T/Cs)

The candidate will be required to undergo a full enhanced DBS check and must be eligible to work in the UK.

Do you want to make a real difference in the lives of our pupils?

Harry Watts Academy is excited to announce the opportunity for a Teacher to join the team on a fixed term basis, from January 2027.

This role is perfect for a positive and professional individual with:

• DfE recognised teaching qualification and QTS or equivalent
• Experience of teaching pupils with additional needs
• High expectations of pupil achievement

As a valued member of our team, you will:

• Have a strong understanding of appropriate curriculum for pupils with additional needs
• Be aware of and apply a range of teaching and learning strategies to ensure the diverse needs of learners are met
• Be able to manage change and be flexible to meet the needs of the school

Please refer to the attached person specification and job description for full details of the requirements of the role.

Sound like the role for you?

Harry Watts Academy is a specialist free school in Sunderland opened in September 2020 for autistic pupils aged between five and sixteen years. We pride ourselves on having a shared belief that all children have a right to the best education that can be provided and a learning and working environment where all are respected, valued and achievements celebrated.

It is a split site school, with locations in both Sunderland (Redhouse) and Washington (Harraton). Currently, our Engage and Explore pathways are based at Redhouse and our Discover pathway is based  will therefore be willing to support the teaching and learning of pupils on any of our three pathways on either of our sites.

To learn more about Harry Watts Academy and Prosper Learning Trust, please visit our websites.

Prosper Learning Trust was established in January 2018 to help vulnerable young people succeed against the odds. Four core values underpin everything we do as a Trust, these are Aspiration, Integrity, Resilience and Kindness. We are looking for staff who share those values and want to support our young people.

The Trust currently have 5 schools in the region:

• Newcastle Bridges School – Alternative Provision academy offering education to pupils unable to access mainstream school due to medical needs including hospitalised children and young people (3-19 years)
• Mary Astell Academy – Alternative Provision academy offering education to…