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Special Needs Teacher - Full-time/Part-time - Special Needs Position

Yew Tree Farm School, Sittingbourne

  • Ref:KCC886-6183-1T
  • Posted:23/05/2025
  • Pay:£31,650-£36,000
  • Start Date:September/ October 2025
  • App Close Date:13/06/2025 at 17:00
  • Interviews:TBC

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The Role

We are seeking a passionate and adaptable Class Teacher to join our dedicated team. You will lead a class of up to six students, supported by two Teaching Assistants, delivering a personalised curriculum that blends National Curriculum objectives with outdoor, farm-based learning. 

Key Responsibilities

  • Plan and deliver engaging, differentiated lessons across core subjects (English, Maths, Science) and topic-based learning, integrating outdoor and farm-based activities.
  • Develop and implement Individual Learning Plans (ILPs) aligned with each student's EHCP targets.
  • Foster a safe, nurturing, and inclusive learning environment that promotes students' social, emotional, and academic development.
  • Collaborate with Teaching Assistants and other staff to provide consistent support and interventions tailored to individual needs.
  • Monitor and assess student progress, maintaining accurate records and reporting to parents/carers and relevant professionals.
  • Participate in regular team meetings, training, and professional development opportunities.
  • Contribute to the wider school community, including whole-school activities and events.

Person Specification

Essential:

  • Qualified Teacher Status (QTS) with experience teaching primary-aged children.
  • Proven experience working with children with ASC and/or SEMH needs.
  • Strong understanding of the National Curriculum and ability to adapt it to meet diverse learning needs.
  • Experience and/or training in phonics teaching – we are a Read Write Inc. school and expect all staff to support our consistent approach to early reading.
  • Ability to create a positive, engaging, and inclusive classroom environment.
  • Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
  • Commitment to continuous professional development and reflective practice.

Desirable:

  • Experience in outdoor education or farm-based learning environments.
  • Additional qualifications in SEND or therapeutic approaches (e.g., Team Teach, Thrive).
  • Knowledge of trauma-informed practices and strategies to support emotional regulation.

What We Offer

  • A unique teaching environment where the outdoors and farm life are integral to learning.
  • Small class sizes with high staff-to-student ratios.
  • Opportunities for professional growth and development in a supportive team.
  • The chance to make a meaningful impact on students' lives and educational journeys.

A collaborative and inclusive school culture that values kindness, perseverance, and community.

Information about the school

Yew Tree Farm School is a small, independent special school for children aged 7–11 with Education, Health and Care Plans (EHCPs), with a primary need of Autism Spectrum Condition (ASC) or Social, Emotional, and Mental Health (SEMH) needs. Our unique outdoor setting uses the farm as a dynamic classroom, offering a broad and balanced curriculum that integrates academic learning with real-world, practical experiences. Our mission is to re-engage learners who have struggled in traditional classroom environments, helping them build confidence, resilience, and independence to transition successfully to their next educational setting.

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We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of all our students. You are advised that this post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (Amendment) (England and Wales) Order 2020 and therefore this post is subject to an Enhanced Disclosure Application to the Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS). Please be aware that schools are also required to undertake online recruitment checks on shortlisted candidates under changes to Keeping Children Safe in Education.