Job Description

Package Description
SEND English Teacher (QTS/QTLS)

Barnsley, Wakefield (Park House School)

|

27,456-43,014 per annum

Full Time (40 hours/week) - Term Time Only

Make Every Day Extraordinary at

Park House School

!


At

Park House School

, we celebrate individuality, making learning fun while building strong, positive relationships with our pupils. We are seeking a

Special Educational Needs English Teacher

to join our dedicated team in Barnsley, where we cater to the diverse needs of our pupils with SEND. We pride ourselves on creating a safe, nurturing environment where every child can be themselves, feel valued, and achieve their personal best.



The Role


As a

SEND English Teacher

, you will plan and deliver creative, inclusive English lessons to small groups of pupils. You will use trauma-informed and therapeutic approaches to engage students, focusing on their academic and social-emotional development. Your role will involve working closely with a supportive team of teaching assistants and professionals to ensure each student receives the personalised learning they deserve.



Key Responsibilities

Plan and deliver engaging, evidence-informed English lessons tailored to pupils with SEND Adapt teaching strategies to meet individual needs, including students with trauma histories Monitor progress and support pupils in achieving nationally recognised accreditations in English Promote social, emotional, and academic development through trauma-informed methods Foster pupil independence, confidence, and a love for learning Collaborate with colleagues, families, and external agencies to support student success Uphold safeguarding responsibilities, ensuring pupil safety and wellbeing


About You

Qualified Teacher Status (QTS) or Qualified Teacher Learning and Skills (QTLS) Minimum of 2 years' experience in a SEND setting or similar provision Strong passion for teaching English and supporting students with complex needs Experience in teaching pupils with challenging behaviours and SEND Knowledge of SEND, social-emotional learning, and safeguarding principles Resilient, empathetic, and committed to making learning fun and accessible for all


Contract & Benefits

Salary: 27,456-43,014 (dependent on experience and qualifications)

Term Time Only: 40 weeks per year (September-July), including 10 mandatory training days

Permanent, full-time contract NEST enhanced pension scheme Fully funded training and qualifications Enhanced maternity and paternity pay Life assurance and employee wellbeing benefits Blue Light Card and staff discount schemes


Safeguarding & Equality


At

Park House School

, we are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. All roles are subject to

enhanced DBS checks

and reference verification.


We are proud to be an

Equal Opportunities Employer

and actively support veterans and service personnel through our

Armed Forces Covenant

, offering guaranteed interviews where military experience is evidenced.

School tours are warmly welcomed as part of the interview process.