SEND Teacher

SEND Teacher – Alternative Provision (Part - Time / Full - Time)

Latton, Swindon / South Cerney, Gloucestershire

SEND Teacher
Are you passionate about helping young people re‑engage with learning, build confidence, and achieve meaningful progress at their own pace?
At Oakwood Education, we provide bespoke alternative provision that transforms the educational experience for children and young people with a wide range of SEND and needs. We are growing our compassionate, dedicated team—and we’d love to hear from you.

About Us

Oakwood Education delivers structured, flexible, and highly personalised programmes designed to meet each learner’s individual needs. Our approach blends:

Outdoor education and woodland activities that build teamwork, resilience, and confidence
Creative arts that allow young people to express identity and emotions
Sport and physical activity to encourage wellbeing and engagement
Vocational learning that develops practical, real‑world skills and future opportunities
Targeted Maths and English sessions ensuring young people gain essential qualifications for their next steps

We bridge the gap between academic learning and alternative education—helping every young person discover their strengths and succeed on their own pathway.

The Role

As a SEND Teacher:

• Provide 1:1 or 2:1 personalised support to young people on-site at our base in Latton or our farm in South Cerney.
• Plan and deliver creative, engaging sessions tailored to each learner’s needs, interests, and abilities—particularly in English
• Support learners with a range of needs including ASD, ADHD, SEMH and MLD, EBSA, SCID
• Build positive, trusting relationships that encourage progress at each young person’s own pace
• Complete session reports, track progress, and set clear, achievable learning targets
• Work collaboratively as part of our expert-led, supportive, and values-driven team

This is a rewarding role perfect for someone who wants to make a genuine difference in the lives of young people who may not thrive in mainstream settings.

Who We’re Looking For

We welcome applications from individuals with:

• At least 2 years of experience in SEND education
• A background in Secondary, Functional Skills, Post‑16 or specialist SEND environments
• Strong de-escalation and behaviour management skills
• Up-to-date knowledge of safeguarding and child protection
• Creativity, empathy, resilience, and a learner-centred mindset

We are particularly interested in candidates with experience or skills in:

• Hospitality / cooking skills
• Creative arts (art, music, drama, etc)
• Land-based skills, horticulture, or animal care
• English to GCSE

What We Offer

• A supportive and forward-thinking team environment
• Opportunities for professional development and training
• The chance to make a meaningful impact on young people’s lives
• A dynamic and varied role where no two days are the same

If you are passionate about supporting young people to overcome barriers and achieve their potential, we would love to hear from you.

To Apply:
Please submit your CV and a short statement outlining your experience and approach to working with young people with SEND.

We take Safer Recruitment seriously. All candidates must pass through our safer recruitment process to ensure their suitability to work with children and young people

Pay: £33,450.00-£40,140.00 per year

Benefits:

• Casual dress
• Free parking
• On-site parking

Education:

• GCSE or equivalent (preferred)

Experience:

• SEND: 2 years (required)

Work authorisation:

• United Kingdom (required)

Work Location: In person