Teacher, Special Needs ​/ Learning Disabilities

Teacher Active is proud to be working with an alternative provision in Thrapston to recruit a dedicated teacher for their small but thriving setting. The school supports approximately 35 pupils, ensuring each child has the opportunity to flourish in a nurturing, encouraging, and supportive environment, particularly for those who will reintegrate back into mainstream education.

The school’s core team consists of the Head of School, Deputy Head of School, five teachers, and five support staff, with additional guidance provided by regional and national staff across the wider group.

About the School

Supports approximately 35 pupils, providing a nurturing, encouraging, and supportive environment
Focused on helping students reintegrate into mainstream education
Core team:
Head of School, Deputy Head of School, five teachers, five support staff
Additional guidance from regional and national staff across the wider group
About the Group

Made up of six business units
Each unit aspires to innovate, influence, and inspire through high-quality, purposeful education and training
Provides staff with access to strong professional networks, shared expertise, and ongoing support
Why Join Us?

Work-Life Balance:
Generous holidays, additional leave for foster carers, flexible working wherever possible
Health & Wellbeing:
Free wellbeing app, discounted gym memberships, counselling support, Medicash cashback covering eye tests, dental, prescriptions, and holistic treatments up to £900/year
Professional Development:
Paid qualifications, in-house training, approximately £3.5k invested per colleague last year
Financial Security:
Death in Service Insurance providing 4× your salary
Family-Friendly Policies:
Enhanced Maternity/Paternity Leave
Recognition & Rewards:
Monthly, Quarterly, and Annual awards; £500 referral bonus for top talent
Exclusive Discounts:
MiRewards platform for discounts and rewards
Leadership Access:
Weekly drop-ins with the Managing Director and senior leaders
Community & Connection:
Annual Group conference and comprehensive benefits review
What We’re Looking For

Engagement

Skills:

Inspire learners and bring creativity to the classroom and beyond
Emotional Support:
Make a positive impact on students’ lives

Qualifications:

Degree in a relevant teaching subject; QTS/QTLS (or willing to work towards); SEN specialist teaching qualification desirable

Experience:

Previous school experience; secondary school experience advantageous
Subject Knowledge:
Proficient in English, Maths, or Science (minimum grade 4/C)
Understanding of Needs:
Knowledge of alternative provision and supporting students with special needs
Professional

Skills:

Strong problem-solving, communication, and time management
Values:
Committed to equality, diversity, safeguarding, wellbeing, and promoting British values
Interested?

If you are interested in this position, then click ‘APPLY NOW’ and I will be in touch regarding this fantastic opportunity.

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All applicants will be contacted to discuss suitability and then invited to register with Teacher Active.

Registration involves an enhanced DBS check, s and will require you to supply good professional references. We pride ourselves on excellent service. We can provide a wide range of opportunities in schools and other educational institutions, with good rates of pay, at times to suit your needs.

Regular external audits have shown repeatedly that our standards are exceptional. We are passionate about finding the right staff for each environment.

Teacher Active is an equal opportunities employer, and operates as an Employment Business in providing temporary or contract job-seeking services