Job Description

Do you have a passion for making education accessible and inspiring for every child? Are you ready to create meaningful change for children with Special Educational Needs and Disabilities (SEND) and Emotionally-based School Avoidance (EBSA)? Melksham House School is a brand new school (opened September 2025), looking for compassionate and dynamic teachers to join our dedicated team.

About the Role:

As a Teacher at Melksham House School, you'll play a pivotal role in nurturing the academic, social, and emotional development of children with SEND. Working closely with a supportive multidisciplinary team, you will deliver personalized, engaging lessons that cater to the unique needs of each learner.

Key Responsibilities:

Plan, deliver, and evaluate creative and differentiated lessons tailored to the needs outlined in students' EHCPs. Foster an inclusive and positive learning environment where every child feels valued and supported. Collaborate with teaching assistants, therapists, and the SENDCo to implement individualized support plans. Track student progress, adapting teaching strategies to ensure all children reach their full potential. Work in partnership with families to ensure a cohesive approach to education and well-being. Promote positive behaviour management and encourage social and emotional growth in a nurturing environment.

What We Offer:

A supportive, inclusive school community with a strong focus on professional development. Opportunities to work with a highly skilled and multidisciplinary team. Modern facilities and resources designed to enhance learning for students with SEND. A chance to make a tangible difference in the lives of children and their families.

About You:

We are seeking an empathetic and creative educator with a commitment to ensuring that every child can thrive. If you have experience in EYFS this would be advantageous but not essential. For full role responsibilities and expectations, please see the attached job description and person specification.

Please check the Person Specification for the qualifications that are listed as Essential for this role. You will be required to show these qualifications if you are successful.

Note:

Applicants will be considered as received. Should a suitable candidate be identified, we may close the vacancy early

Interviews:

14.01.2026 or as received

Benefits

Whether through continuous professional development, personal and impartial support, or exciting discounts to enjoy with friends and family, as part of Brunel you will have access to a package of excellent benefits which are available to all employees, including:

Support on continuous professional development (CPD) opportunities Brunel Perks - exclusive discounts on a range of products and retailers from cinema tickets, food shopping and holidays Discounts with Swindon Designer Outlet Village Carefirst - impartial counselling service in person, by video call or phone as well as a citizen's advice function for advice and support on personal or professional queries Teachers Pension Scheme Free on-site parking Annual pay progression opportunities Continuous Service date honoured
In the first instance we would welcome your application via SAM People Recruit. However, if you are unable to complete the application on this platform, please contact the team using resourcingwiltshire@brunel.org.uk or 01793 286620 and we will be able to issue a Word version of the application form for completion and return by the deadline. Unfortunately, in line with Safer Recruitment, we are unable to accept CVs.

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Brunel Education is committed to Safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people (CYP) and expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. Appointment is subject to a Disclosure and Barring Service check, references and medical clearance. All references will be obtained prior to interview in line with Safer Recruitment and KCSIE, and further references may be sought as deemed necessary.

Brunel Education is dedicated to the vision of having a diverse workforce and is committed to building a team that reflects diversity from the communities it serves. We value the contributions of all colleagues from a wide range of backgrounds and actively seek to promote an environment which is free from discrimination and harassment; which at the same time supports fair promotion and cultural acceptance.

Under the provision of the Equality Act 2010, Brunel Education welcomes applications from everyone and operates a recruitment process that is fair and does not discriminate against or disadvantage anyone because of their age, pronouns preference, disability, gender reassignment status, marriage or civil partnership status, pregnancy, paternity or maternity, race or nationality, religion or belief, sex or sexual orientation. We are proud to be a Disability Confident employer.

In order for your application to be formally considered, we require a fully completed application form in line with Keeping Children Safe in Education & Safer Recruitment. This must include your education history, qualifications with dates and an unbroken employment history from leaving full time education to present day (with gaps accounted for). Please make sure all gaps in employment are explained in the box provided.

Job Types: Full-time, Permanent

Pay: 32,916.00-45,352.00 per year

Benefits:

Company pension Employee discount On-site parking
Work Location: In person