Senior Teacher, Special Needs ​/ Learning Disabilities

Location: Sands End

We’re hiring an experienced Senior Teacher to work across our School, supporting pupils with autism and developmental delays within a highly structured, multidisciplinary environment.
About First Bridge School
At First Bridge School, we provide evidence-based therapy and education to pupils with autism and developmental delays. Our teams use Applied Behaviour Analysis (ABA) within a supportive, high-integrity environment. We’re not just about therapy delivery; we’re building a community where children thrive and professionals grow.
About the Role and What You’ll Do
This role is suited to a confident classroom teacher who can extend their impact beyond their own class, model excellent practice for others, and operate effectively alongside clinical and therapy teams. You will remain teaching-focused while contributing meaningfully to staff development, curriculum delivery, and whole-provision consistency.

Key Responsibilities:

* Deliver consistently high-quality teaching to pupils with complex SEND needs
 
* Maths and Phonics lead
 
* Plan, adapt and deliver curriculum aligned to individual learning plans and EHCP outcomes
 
* Model strong classroom management, structure, and inclusive practice across the School settings
 
* Support and mentor junior teachers and education staff, including ECTs where applicable
 
* Work closely with Room Leads, Clinical Supervisors and therapy staff to ensure educational and therapeutic alignment
 
* Contribute to curriculum development, planning, and quality assurance activity
 
* Use assessment and progress data to inform teaching, intervention, and next steps
 
* Uphold safeguarding, behaviour, and professional standards across all learning environments
What you bring
Essential:
 
* Qualified Teacher Status (QTS)
 
* Minimum 3 years’ teaching experience
 
* Strong SEND classroom practice and behaviour management skills
 
* Experience in planning and delivering a differentiated curriculum
 
* Confidence mentoring, coaching, or supporting other staff
 
* Ability to work effectively within a multidisciplinary team
 
* High professional standards, consistency, and sound judgement
Desirable:
 
* Experience in specialist SEND, autism, or alternative provision
 
* Familiarity with EHCP-led planning and individualised outcomes
 
* Experience working alongside therapists or clinical teams
 
* Contribution to curriculum or school development initiatives

What We Offer
 
* Chance to be part of a dynamic, supportive and collaborative team
 
* Competitive pay scales
 
* Performance-linked pay progression
 
* Performance bonuses
 
* 34 days of paid leave
 
* Access to the Perkbox platform, providing over 9,000 perks and discounts
 
* A laptop to use in work and at home
 
* Opportunities for high-quality professional development and career progression, and financial support towards relevant professional qualifications
 
* Balanced workload: realistic and proportionate expectations for planning, assessing, report-writing and training
Safeguarding
We expect everybody to share our commitment to safeguarding.
Our vacancies are exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974.
Pre-employment checks are carried out, professional references sought and successful candidates will be subject to an enhanced DBS check and other relevant checks.
We comply with the DBS code of practice. As such, having a criminal record will not necessarily bar you from working with us; the nature of the position and the circumstances and context of your offences will be considered.
Online Searches
An online search is carried out on all shortlisted candidates.
Share An Initial Interest
Please submit your CV and a brief statement outlining why you would like to work at FBS and how you feel your experience makes you a suitable candidate for this role.
Apply
After expressing an initial interest and reviewing the information on our website, suitable applicants will be invited to an initial screening phone call and to complete our application form.
Trial Visit & Formal Interview
Applicants who are shortlisted will be required to attend an assessment and interview day.
Referral Awards
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