SEN Teacher of Children with Autism (In SRP) 3 Days Per Week (M, T, W) - Maternity

Cage Green Primary School, Tonbridge

• Ref:KCC886-2114-285T
• Posted:13/05/2025
• Pay:MPS + SEN
• Start Date:September
• App Close Date:21/05/2025 at 17:00
• Interviews:TBC

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"I love Cage Green and I know that Cage Green loves me," is what one child said about our school during our recent, very succesful, Ofsted.  If you understand why this was the best thing a child could say, then you might be the person we are looking for.  We are looking for a teacher for our centre for children with autism.  The role is part time, Monday, Tuesday and Wednesday and is for  maternity contract.  There is an SEN point attached to the role. 

We are looking for a teacher to come and work in The Phoenix Centre, our SRP for children with autism.  The Centre has places for 22 children across KS2 who are split between two classes. Each class has a teacher attached to it and a number of teaching assistants, depending on the needs of the childern in the class.   Some of the children in the centre integrate into mainstream but their work is overseen by their Centre teacher. 

The centre is overseen by the Centre Leader who is a beacon of expertise and support to staff in the centre.  A clear programme of strategies are in place to support children so that their needs are met. The Centre Leader also oversees training and development of staff so previous experience in an SRP/special school or with children with autism is not essential.  If you are enthusiastic and willing to learn, we will teach you what you need to know.  You will need a good sense of humour, the ability not to take things personally and resilience in order to ensure that these children meet their potential. 

Most people get into teaching because they want to make a difference. A member of staff once said, "You work here because you think you can change the world."  This is very true.  The combination of beautiful behaviour and many children who come from deprived backgrounds means that there isn't a school like it in Tonbridge where you can make such a difference to children's lives and get the satisfaction that comes with it, as well as enjoy your work.  

We are a noisy, energetic and enthusiastic staff with a positive outlook and a very good sense of humour. Our children are lovely; they are enthusastic, well behaved, motivated and ripe for some great learning. We are looking for a teacher to join us  who will share our positive outlook. Teachers at Cage Green are people who have a real drive to change the futures of children, provide a safe space to those in need and do the things that make a difference. If you are an ambitious, forward thinking teacher you might just be the right person to join our team of excellent practitioners.  

We are looking for a teacher on the Main Profressional Scale.  This role is not suitable for ECTs.  

If you want to know more about the role or the school, please contact Maria Kirby, Centre Leader, on 01732 354325 or via office@cage-green.kent.sch.uk.      

Information about the school

Cage Green Primary School is a small, happy primary school in north Tonbridge with 220 pupils from Reception to Year Six, including a resourced provision for children with autistic spectrum conditions.

Our recent Ofsted inspection identified the following outcomes: Behaviour and Attitudes: Outstanding Personal Development: Outstanding Leadership and Management: Outstanding Quality of Education: Good Early Years: Good

Cage Green is an inclusive school and we place great importance on the need to ensure that all our pupils are included equally in opportunities for learning. The schools ethos and the values we practise and promote aim to secure equal opportunities for all the pupils at Cage Green whatever their age, gender, ethnicity, attainment and background. As a learning community all the staff work hard and are fully committed to securing the best provision for our pupils and the different groups that they may represent. Our school and all its personnel are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of the children. This post is subject to an Enhanced Disclosure Application to the Disclosure and Barring Service.

Job Contact Information

• Name:Joanna Styles
• Address:Cage Green Road, Tonbridge, Kent, TN10 4PT
• Telephone: 01732354325
• Email: jsinger@CSAT.org.uk

Fax: 01732 369468