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SEN Teacher - Full-time - Special Needs Position

Ripplevale School and College - Rochester, Rochester

  • Ref:MED887-6006-179T
  • Posted:20/02/2026
  • Pay:£32,916 - £45,352
  • Start Date:ASAP/April
  • App Close Date:27/02/2026 at 12:00
  • Interviews:TBC

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Your new school
Ripplevale School and College, is a thriving independent special school, for 170 students aged 6 to 25 years old, located in the historic town of Rochester. As part of the Ripplevale family of schools, we provide a holistic, child centred approach to meeting the needs of our students, most of whom have an Education and Health Care Plan. Identified needs may include Autism Spectrum Disorder, dyslexia, speech, language and communication difficulties, DCD, sensory, and high levels of anxiety.
 
Your new role
As an SEN Teacher, you will play a central role in planning and delivering engaging, differentiated lessons that meet the varied needs of pupils with Autism, Dyslexia and other additional needs. You will teach across curriculum areas, adapting your approach to individual learning profiles and working closely with colleagues, external agencies and families to monitor progress and maintain detailed pupil profiles.
 
Your work will include developing lesson plans, maintaining behaviour expectations through positive reinforcement, and contributing to curriculum development and whole‑school projects. You will assess learning, report on progress, and participate in professional development, standardisation meetings and training to support both your practice and that of colleagues.
 
What you’ll need to succeed
To be successful, you’ll need experience teaching pupils in Key Stages 2–4 and the ability to adapt learning effectively for those with SEND. A strong understanding of Autism Spectrum Conditions and/or Dyslexia is essential, alongside confident classroom management and a commitment to holistic, person‑centred teaching. You will be comfortable working collaboratively with multidisciplinary teams, contributing to assessments, attending meetings, and supporting teaching assistants and trainee instructors. A proactive approach to professional development and a strong commitment to safeguarding are also key.
 
What we're looking for
  • Be passionate about teaching and committed to support pupils with diverse needs.
  • Have experience or the ability to teach across a range of key stages.
  • Be flexible, resilient, and a strong team player.
If you are ready to embark on a rewarding career and make a lasting impact, we would love to hear from you!
 
To apply
For more information and to apply, please contact Brett Coventry on 020 7259 8770 or email ripplevale@hays.com
 
Safeguarding recruitment statement
Ripplevale School Rochester is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. An enhanced DBS check is required for all successful applicants. Ripplevale School Rochester is required to conduct online searches about you as part of their shortlisting process in accordance with Keeping Children Safe in Education guidance.

Information about the school

Ripplevale Rochester is an independent specialist provision for students aged 6 to 25 who have been diagnosed with various needs, which may include ASD, dyslexia, speech, language and communication difficulties, DCD, sensory, social, emotional and other learning difficulties along with high levels of anxiety. The school is set in an historic Medway town and enjoys the outstanding community facilities and links that the towns of Chatham and Rochester have to offer.

Ripplevale provides a holistic child centred approach to education underpinned by our team of 98 Teachers, Teaching assistants, Administrators and Therapists, all working in a caring and nurturing environment, with a common belief that all students have the opportunity to make progress and experience success everyday, in a safe, caring, nurturing and secure environment.

Our site boasts well-resourced classrooms, small class sizes, music and drama facilities, Science labs, Therapy rooms, amazing vocational teaching areas such as our hair and beauty studios, a coffee shop, catering kitchens, as well as numerous areas for children to have fun and enjoy social times. Staff are both welcoming and friendly at this independent school and there is a collaborative approach where resources and best practices are shared.

Job Contact Information

  • Name:Brett Coventry
  • Address:13 New Road, Rochester, Kent, ME1 1BG
  • Telephone: 020 3818 7040
  • Email: ripplevale@hays.com

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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.