SEN Teacher

About the role

Are you a passionate and experienced teacher looking to make a real difference in the lives of pupils with complex needs? Castlebridge School is seeking a dedicated educator to join our ambitious and supportive team. This role focuses on working with pupils experiencing anxiety-related barriers to learning, providing in-school and outreach teaching, developing personalised strategies, and collaborating with families and professionals to support learners across Primary and Secondary.

The position may involve upper key stage 2 or English specialism.

• Delivering tailored curriculum packages aligned with EHCP outcomes.
• Supporting pupils’ emotional wellbeing and personal development.
• Leading and guiding supporting staff.
• Contributing to staff training and curriculum development across the trust.

• Qualified Teacher Status (not suitable for ECTs)
• Strong communication and ICT skills
• Sensitivity to the needs of pupils with SEN, SEMH and communication difficulties
• Ability to work flexibly across settings and phases

• Training in Special Education, ASD, SEMH
• Subject specialism in English
• Specialises in Upper Key Stage 2
• Experience with EHCPs and inclusive teaching strategies
• Familiarity with trauma-informed and attachment-aware practices

• Supportive leadership and CPD opportunities
• Collaborative, multi-agency working environment
• Commitment to staff wellbeing and professional growth
• Opportunity to innovate and shape specialist education

The Special Partnership Trust is a great place for a career in SEND. You would be part of a supportive network of professionals in a Trust that values its staff.

• Teachers’ pension
• Competitive salary
• Effective and supportive quality CPD
• Staff wellbeing focus – including staff health care scheme and competitive benefits

The Trust is an equitable partnership of special schools and area resource bases across Cornwall and Devon. This role will be primarily working with learners across Cornwall.

Trust settings provide for over 600 pupils aged 2 to 19 with complex needs, a highly tailored education. We are committed to providing an outstanding standard of education through effective partnership working which informs our teaching and learning approaches. All our schools have Good and Outstanding Ofsted Inspection outcomes.

Are you ready to make a lasting impact? Join us today.

We ask that you complete an Application Form that can be found on Castlebridge School Website under the Vacancies tab. Completed applications should be returned to Steph Chapman () no later than 17:00 on Friday 6 March 2026. Please note that CVs are not accepted. Early applications are advised. We receive high numbers of applications for our roles and therefore must close the vacancy prior to the closing date to review candidates' details against our job criteria before shortlisting or re-opening the vacancy.

Please note that only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.

If you would like to discuss this role in confidence, please contact Bridget Williams (Head of Provision) –  

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Please visit the Special Partnership website, https://(Use the "Apply for this Job" box below). for further information about our Trust and an application pack.

The Special Partnership Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. All positions will be subject to five years of satisfactory references and DBS checks.