SEND Associate Teacher

SEND Associate Teachers (with no teaching qualification) – Waterside School

Start Date: ASAP

Join the Founding Team of a New Specialist School

Waterside School is an exciting new Independent Specialist SEND school for learners aged 9–19, and we are looking to appoint enthusiastic, committed and talented SEND Associate Teachers to join our team ASAP.

This is a unique opportunity to join a brand-new provision at the very start of its journey and help create an exceptional learning environment where every learner is known, valued and supported to thrive.

Waterside School is a trauma-informed, learner-centred and relationship-led school. We are committed to delivering highly personalised education that recognises individual strengths, supports complex needs and enables meaningful progress for every learner.

About the Roles

Are you looking for a new challenge or career change?

We are seeking SEND associate teachers (without teaching qualifications) who are passionate about supporting young people with SEND needs and bringing their experience to our specialist setting. We would be delighted to speak to you about how your experience may be used to support our learners.

Successful candidates will play a key role in delivering engaging learning experiences, building strong relationships and helping learners develop academically, socially and emotionally.

Key Responsibilities

• Plan and deliver engaging, purposeful lessons and learning activities
• Adapt learning to meet a wide range of needs and abilities
• Build strong, consistent and trusting relationships with learners
• Support behaviour and emotional regulation through trauma-informed approaches
• Work collaboratively with colleagues, families and external professionals
• Contribute to learner progress, personal development and wellbeing
• Create safe, structured and motivating classroom environments
• Support enrichment, life skills and experiential learning opportunities

About You

We are looking for individuals who:

• Are passionate about improving outcomes for learners with additional needs
• Have experience working with children or young people in education or care settings
• Build positive relationships and communicate effectively
• Are calm, resilient and solution-focused
• Have high expectations alongside warmth and empathy
• Are flexible, creative and keen to learn
• Understand inclusive and trauma-informed practice, or are willing to develop this expertise
• Hold relevant professional experience which would allow teaching of SEND students
• Any subject specialism considered which would help us provide an enriching curriculum to our learners.

Why Join Waterside School?

• Opportunity to join a brand-new school as part of the founding team
• Work in a values-led, specialist environment
• Extensive training and professional development opportunities
• Pathways for career progression
• Opportunity to shape a new provision from day one
• Chance to make a genuine and lasting difference every day

Pay: from £21,000

How to Apply

If you are excited by the opportunity to join an ambitious new specialist school and start in ASAP, we would love to hear from you.

If you would like to contact the school for further information and to discuss how your experience could support our students, please email the Headteacher

[email protected]

Apply today via Indeed.

Waterside School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. All appointments are subject to safer recruitment procedures, including enhanced DBS checks and satisfactory references.

Pay: From £21,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• Casual dress

Work Location: In person