Job Description

SEN Class Teacher

Pioneer Special School

Ghyllgrove, Basildon, Essex, SS14 2LA

United Kingdom

Main Pay Range/ Upper Pay Range + well-being cash plan + pension scheme (TPS) + additional Lift Schools benefits

Permanent, Full Time

September 2025 Start

Are you an outstanding teacher with special needs experience? Are you passionate about making a difference in the lives of children and young people with severe and complex learning difficulties? If so, we want you to join our team at Pioneer School!


We are looking for an enthusiastic and committed SEN Class Teacher to join us from September 2025. You will be responsible for delivering a broad and balanced curriculum, facilitating a positive learning environment, and inspiring our students to achieve their full potential.

You're someone who is:

Passionate about special needs education and has a proven track record of success. Able to motivate and inspire pupils of all abilities. Dedicated to meeting the individual needs of all students. A strong communicator with excellent interpersonal skills. A team player who is also able to work independently.

You're someone who has:

Qualified Teacher Status (QTS). Experience working with students with severe and complex learning difficulties. A secure knowledge of the SEND curriculum and assessment requirements.

About Pioneer Special School

Pioneer is a successful special school that provides for children and young people between the ages of 3 and 19. We have purpose-built facilities and a modern and inspiring learning environment, complete with a wide range of resources. We are committed to meeting the needs of all our pupils and enabling them to experience success


School visits are welcome, to arrange please contact Cathy Duff, Office Manager on 01268 243300

Closing date : 13th July 2025

Who is Lift Schools?

We're a diverse and inclusive network of schools with one clear mission; to provide an excellent education to every child - in every classroom, every day. And we do this across each of our 57 schools. As with our students, we want our team to be empowered to do their best work, supported by the best leadership they've ever had.


We acknowledge and appreciate the exceptional efforts of everyone here in making this an incredible organisation.

We offer you:

Career development and training

: Access a wide range of statutory and developmental training to boost your career. + Our partnership with

One World

powers our innovative Instructional Excellence Program. We also offer a comprehensive range of CPD programs, including

Ambition Institute's

Early Career and

NPQ

offerings, tailored to both individual and network needs.

Generous benefits

: From your pension plan to healthcare and financial support, we've got you covered.

Lifestyle perks

: Enjoy discounted gym memberships, travel deals, and even electric vehicle incentives.

We reserve the right to close this vacancy early should we receive an overwhelming response. All candidates are advised to refer to the job description and person specification before making an application.
Lift Schools are committed to ensuring the highest levels of safeguarding and promoting the welfare of our pupils, and we expect all our people and volunteers to share this commitment. We adopt a fair and consistent recruitment process which is inline with Keeping Children Safe in Education guidance. This includes online checks for shortlisted candidates. All offers of employment are subject to an Enhanced DBS check, references, and where applicable, a prohibition from teaching check.


Lift Schools embraces diversity and promotes equality of opportunity. Job share, part-time and flexible working opportunities will be considered.


We are a Disability Confident Employer and there is a guaranteed interview scheme for candidates with disabilities who meet the minimum selection criteria.


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