KS1 Primary Teacher SEND/SEMH

Woodfield School

KS1 Primary Teacher (SEND/SEMH) Full Time or Part Time, Maternity Cover Salary: Starting from £38,000 Start: March 2026 or ASAP thereafter

We are delighted to offer this exciting opportunity for a motivated individual to join our community and take on the position of Primary Teacher to cover a period of maternity leave on a full or part time basis. The appointed candidate will predominantly work with our younger children (aged 7 to 8) with key responsibilities to include creating a learning culture & experience for pupils who find it a challenge to engage with a full programme of onsite learning, and to work with pupils on a 1:1 and small group basis to reengage them with onsite learning. Due to the nature of our provision, it would be highly advantageous if you have existing knowledge, experience and/or awareness around the Eary Years Foundation Stage curriculum.

Key responsibilities of the position will be to design and deliver teaching and learning at KS1 in accordance with the aims of the School and in pursuit of high standards of pupil achievement. You will also assist in the managing and developing of a given class and/or a group of pupils, contribute to an appropriate environment for pupil learning and ensure high levels of engagement with staff, pupils, parents and the wider learning communities. QTS is an essential requirement for this role.

Woodfield School, part of Henry David Learning Trust, is an innovative and exciting independent special school, supporting children and young people with Autism and associated speech & language, social communication and behavioural difficulties, aged 7 to 19. We provide a fantastic environment for someone looking to reconnect with education and who wants to make a tangible everyday difference to the lives of children

Our key aims for our children are to:

• Become happy, safe and confident members of the community
• Develop strategies for self-managing their behaviour in all settings.
• Become responsible citizens
• Fulfil their potential to lead as meaningful and independent a life as possible

To achieve these aims we need dedicated members of staff to join us in addressing the needs of children who need help to overcome barriers to learning both inside and outside the school in order to achieve their full potential.

Why join Woodfield School?

• Free onsite parking and beautiful countryside location.
• Professional development opportunities.
• A supportive team culture built on Ambition | Support | Kindness.
• A unique experience of small class sizes in a small setting
• A varied week supporting young people on visits to local amenities such as the library, gym and swimming
• Opportunities for promotion in our vision for growth plans

Our ethos is strongly rooted in our commitment to provide our students with a supportive, safe and enabling environment for them to discover their confidence and achieve their aspirations for the future. They will develop their resilience and gain securely embedded skills that will set them on their journey towards a fulfilled and meaningful life.

If you share the similar values and ethos, we want to hear from you!

Informal visits and conversations about the post are most welcome. For more information and to apply, please contact Mike Sherwin on the below details:

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Closing Date: Monday 26th January 2026 Interview Date: TBC

Early enquiries and applications are encouraged as we may interview suitable candidates sooner. We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. This post is subject to the satisfactory completion of an enhanced DBS check, Barred List check, the receipt of satisfactory references, online searches and any other statutory checks that are required for the post. We are an equal opportunities employer.

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