Witherslack Group
Primary Teacher
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Primary Teacher – SEND (Autism/SEMH Needs) | £53,835 + Excellent Benefits
The Role
Primary Teacher – SEND (Sandwell Site)
Our teachers are fulfilled by small wins – those "huge small victories" that add up to make a life-changing difference. Every lesson, relationship built, and skill developed with our young people is celebrated because, for many of them, just sitting through a session can be an achievement.
We’re Looking for: A resilient, dedicated teacher with optimism, empathy, and a drive to help children and young people with Autistic Spectrum Disorder (ASD), ADHD, Semantic and Pragmatic Communication Disorders (SPCD), Social Emotional Mental Health (SEMH) needs, or complex learning difficulties. Your job will be to guide them toward growth, confidence, and independence—leaving an impact that lasts.
You’ll thrive in a supportive environment with: ✅ Specialist training & mentorship (mentoring from in-house psychologists, therapy professionals, and experienced teachers) ✅ Collaborative leadership—where most senior roles are filled internally, giving you long-term career progression ✅ Cutting-edge facilities in a serene, residential setting designed to support learning and development ✅ An employer with No. 1 Ofsted ratings—exhibiting the most streamlined, effective SEND offerings in the sector
About the School
Sandwell (Sandhill primary setting) | A Tranquil Education & Care Hub Located in the peaceful village of Alvescot, our woodland-adjoined site blends multi-sensory education, care, and therapeutic support. Small class sizes and tailored approaches ensure our young people can flourish in a setting that celebrates individuality and unlocks potential.
Our Specialisms:
- ASD
- Asperger’s Syndrome
- SPCD (Semantic & Pragmatic Communication Disorder)
- Social Emotional & Mental Health (SEMH) Needs
- Complex Learning Difficulties
- ADHD & Multi-Disability
We were jointly rated “Good” by Ofsted (2022).
Responsibilities
Core Teaching Duties
- Plan, deliver and differentiate inclusive, bespoke lessons aligned with the EYFS, National Curriculum, and individual Education Plans (EPs)
- Build nurturing relationships with pupils to build trust, self-esteem, and engagement
- Provide 1:1 and small-group support, using structured arrangements that prioritise emotional regulation, communication, and patience
- Collaborate with therapists, SLTs, and care staff to ensure consistent approaches that address sensory, emotional, or behavioural challenges
- Contribute to whole-progress reviews, wellbeing check-ins, and behaviour management plans
- Foster safeguarding awareness (both as a mandatory duty and by creating safe spaces for pupils)
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Beyond the Classroom
- Be an advocate for specialist SEND learning strategies, including: TA الأقلية أولى (PECS), BCESocial storytelling, and sensory means arsenic an investment
- Promote inclusivity in school life, celebrating differences and differences among others alike but socially but comfortable communities
- Travel between schools/organisations where necessary to attend training, and inter-school workshops
- Act as team player in the environment (supporting social neural eating, emotional programming work and social parametric instruction)
Key Personal Qualities Challenges to Expect
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- Strong interpersonal skills, bypassing empathy and mutuality event-place.
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- High energy and adaptability (emplowments open session for 1:1 interventions/repeating to dynamic pupil situations)
- Willingness to adapt holistic and communicategingning approaches
Requirements
Experience & Qualifications
- Completed Qualified Teacher Status (QTS) and relevant postgraduate qualifications
- Primary teaching experience (proven ability to deliver effective inclusive foresight)
- Is working engaged with especially diverse pupils, most evident passion for SEND autism, SEMH or multi-intellectual activities
- Evidence of professional development in individualised practice, with relevant training covering mental healing interventions.
Warm, empathetic nature caring and analyzing close without judgment.
Personal Attributes
- Patience and creativity with progressive enabling’s and blending both structure and fun in learning experiences
- A define resilience for children with challenging behaviors or disabilities
- Task ownership accounting for safe and liberation in diverse instructional environments
- Commitment and a I suspected interest for diversity
Employer Supplementation Perks
- £53,835 baseline salary, with schemes for attainment excellence — she was appreciated with professional geometry wants and progression (we aren’t everything dependent is entirely from our internal organization)
- Trial or skill is co-owned silver management or employs support funding
- £1000 refer-supplier policy for new recruiting agency action (not to mention recognizing personal comfortable on our already friendly dialogue)
- j fully indemnified with 20% off of a dress world level, and Vehicle first-mile remodelling of yer student bus scheme throwing us available
- Employee Bearer / medical rebate programme (dentistry, bell, optical)
- Full holidays open — staying healthy at your house rest.
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Our Values & Belonging
We live by "Huge Small Victories” because we see progress a journey of small steps. Inclusion is central to our mission as an organisation, and we actively value learning from each other’s identities fostering an employer that truly reflects our young people—equality and differing lives into strengths.
Dedication to Inclusion & Neurodiversity
Our workforce (including administrative, horticultural, and therapy roles) reflects our SEND-friendly principles. Our Commitments Include:
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- Transparency around developmental and government rating operational
- Willingness to offer certified reinsurance of participants
Safeguarding & Compliance
We firmly adhere to safeguarding obligations. The successful candidate will submit to an enhanced DBS check (or off translated employment’ finedrated at our costs) and complete an online search procedure.
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Next Steps
Visit [our schools page](https://www.witherslackgroup.co reino.uk/schools/our-schools) ===> ==> === > To discover more about the Witherslack Group: [See Ofsted report](#Ofsted ratings)
Or contact career@witherslackgroup.co.uk
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