SEN Teacher - Full-time

Snowfields Academy , Maidstone

• Ref:KCC886-7006-199T
• Posted:05/02/2025
• Pay:MPS/UPS commensurate with experience + SEN1
• Start Date:September 2025
• App Close Date:09/05/2025 at 23:45
• Interviews:TBC

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Are you passionate about making a difference in the lives of students with special educational needs? Snowfields Academy is opening its brand new, custom-built Minster Campus in September 2025, and we are looking for an enthusiastic and dedicated SEN Teacher to join our growing team.

This is a fantastic opportunity to become part of a fresh, dynamic team at the very beginning of an exciting new chapter. You’ll have the chance to help shape the culture, vision, and learning environment of a brand-new campus, where your contributions will have a lasting impact on our students’ futures.

As an SEN Teacher at Snowfields Academy’s Minster Campus, you will play a key role in providing high-quality, tailored education for students with a range of special educational needs. Your responsibilities will include:

• Developing and delivering engaging, personalised lessons that meet the needs of students with a variety of SEN.
• Working closely with a team of dedicated professionals to create an inclusive, supportive environment for all students.
• Supporting students to build confidence, independence, and life skills, while fostering a love of learning.
• Collaborating with parents, carers, and external agencies to ensure the best outcomes for each student.
• Contributing to the development of the Minster Campus, shaping a positive, inclusive culture from day one.

Who We’re Looking For:

We are open to candidates from a primary, SEN, or mainstream subject specialist background. If you are passionate about making a real difference and have the drive and vision to contribute to the development of a new campus, we want to hear from you!

We’re looking for someone who:

• Has experience in supporting students with special educational needs.
• Is adaptable and open to working in a range of subject areas, with the ability to tailor lessons to the individual needs of students.
• Has strong communication and collaboration skills, and can work effectively within a team.
• Is committed to creating an inclusive learning environment where every student can thrive.

Why Snowfields Academy?

• Be part of a brand-new team at an exciting time of growth and development.
• Play a key role in shaping the culture and vision of the Minster Campus.
• Excellent professional development and career progression opportunities.
• A supportive and inclusive working environment where staff are valued and empowered.

This is a permanent, full time position, offering MPS/UPS based on experience + SEN1 Allowance.

Snowfields Academy is a very special place to work and pre-application visits or phone calls are both encouraged and welcomed. If you would like to arrange to discuss the role with a member of the team, please contact Amy Wenban (Recruitment Advisor) on amy.wenban@latrust.org.uk.

Information about the school

Snowfields Academy is an 11-18 special school for students with a diagnosis of Autistic Spectrum Disorder (ASD) and an Education, Health and Care Plan with this as the primary need. Students will usually be working at, or close to, age expected attainment levels. We opened at Bearsted in September 2020 following approval by the Department for Education = in Wave 12 of the Free Schools programme.

Snowfields Academy offers the very best personalised approaches within an inspiring learning environment. Our students are taught and supported by exceptional staff who offer care, challenge and support. Every student has a personalised transition from their starting point into our Academy and we work closely with other providers to streamline this process and smooth out any challenges along the way. Snowfields Academy brings our values to life: Be Kind, Work Hard, Communicate, Stay Safe and Be Happy. These values permeate our building, our curriculum, our aims and our ethos and we work hard every day to ensure we bring our motto, Where Nurture Meets Aspiration, to life, and help our students to thrive.

In September 2022 we extended our offer into the Cranbrook area of Kent, 14 miles from our Bearsted campus. Snowfields Cranbrook College opened with Years 7, 8 and 9, just as Snowfields Bearsted College opened in September 2020. When full with all year groups on both sites we will be able to offer places for 280 students from Years 7-13 in total.

Our Values Charter diagram We are extremely fortunate to have exceptional buildings at both Bearsted and Cranbrook. On both sites we offer outstanding educational settings which both inspire young people and support their often complex needs. Careful consideration has been given to all aspects of the design at both sites to promote wellbeing and achievement. Although not identical, they both offer exceptional vocational learning opportunities with a community café at Bearsted and a working farm at Cranbrook. We have also provided a range of breakout spaces for movement breaks at both sites.

Our curriculum reflects the full range of pupil needs. Specialisms in horticulture, catering and land based studies, will enable young people to gain real-life experiences and qualifications leading to the very best employment opportunities. We are forging partnerships with local businesses to offer work experience to facilitate this, and so provide every student with the skills necessary to confidently transition from school onto their next steps.

Snowfields Academy leads the way in offering support for young people’s wellbeing through a team of highly trained specialists who will work collaboratively with families and young people to meet a wide range of complex needs.

I welcome your interest in Snowfields Academy, whether you are a student, parent, carer or other family member, a professional or member of the local community. Please do contact me if you would like any further information or would like to register your interest.

Job Contact Information

• Name:Holly Neve (Head of Recruitment - LAT)
• Address:Popesfield Way, Maidstone , Kent , ME14 5GA
• Telephone: 01634 412 240
• Email: info@snowfieldsacademy.org.uk

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