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This role involves teaching and supporting children with a wide range of special educational needs, including Autism and Speech, Language and Communication Needs (SLCN). Bushbury School is an independent specialist day school providing high-quality education for boys and girls aged 7–19. Our pupils have diverse and often complex profiles, with many working significantly below age-related expectations and requiring an approach grounded in early developmental stages, pre-formal learning, and communication-rich teaching.
Job Responsibility:
Deliver an inclusive, personalised curriculum that responds to each pupil’s developmental stage and EHCP outcomes
Use structured play, sensory experiences, communication-first approaches, and therapeutic strategies to maximise engagement
Collaborate closely with a skilled multidisciplinary team, including a highly experienced SENCo, therapists, and dedicated support staff
Create a positive learning climate built on compassion, consistency, and deep respect for each pupil’s unique strengths and needs
Contribute to ongoing school development as we enhance our curriculum pathways and readiness for future Ofsted inspection
Requirements:
Confident in delivering an Early Years or play-based curriculum that emphasises exploration, sensory learning, and developmental sequencing
Confident in working within a stage-not-age model, prioritising individual learning pathways over chronological age
Confident in supporting pre-verbal and minimally verbal pupils, using AAC, intensive interaction, and a total communication environment
Confident in meeting the needs of pupils with significant sensory needs, including creating sensory-regulating learning environments
Confident in providing intimate care safely, respectfully, and in line with policy, as required for some pupils
Highly motivated, compassionate, and adaptable educator
Passionate about transforming outcomes for children with complex needs
Believe in meeting pupils where they are developmentally
What we offer:
Access to Tastecard, Bluelight card and MyGym discounts
Real Living Wage employer
Competitive pay rates
Christmas bonus
Generous Refer a Friend Scheme
Financial wellbeing service
Life Assurance
Ongoing training and professional development plus High quality CPD opportunities
Comprehensive induction programme including face-to-face training, online modules, shadowing, and local induction period
Face-to-face therapeutic training and support for all colleagues via our SHINE programme
Employee assistance programme – free, confidential support
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