SEND Teacher – Maternity Cover (Fixed‑Term)

About the role

Are you looking for a teaching role where you can be creative, build meaningful relationships with pupils and focus on the progress that really matters? At Trimdon Hill School we are seeking a passionate and enthusiastic SEND Teacher to join our team on a maternity‑cover contract. This specialist environment celebrates individuality, personalises learning and places pupil wellbeing on equal footing with academic achievement.

Key responsibilities

• Plan and deliver creative, engaging and personalised lessons that respond to individual pupil needs.
• Create a safe, inclusive and stimulating classroom where pupils feel understood, supported and ready to learn.
• Adapt teaching strategies and resources to make learning accessible, meaningful and enjoyable.
• Build positive relationships that encourage confidence, independence, curiosity and resilience.
• Monitor and celebrate academic, social and personal progress, recognising that success looks different for every pupil.
• Work closely with teachers and the wider multidisciplinary team to provide consistent, individualised support.
• Promote positive behaviour and emotional wellbeing through calm, nurturing and supportive approaches.
• Contribute to a school culture where pupils are encouraged to recognise their strengths and achieve their potential.

Required profile

• Qualified Teacher Status (QTS).
• A genuine passion for supporting children and young people with autism and complex needs.
• Creativity and flexibility to adapt teaching around different learning styles and individual needs.
• Strong communication and relationship‑building skills.
• Collaborative approach and willingness to work alongside other education and specialist professionals.
• Calm, compassionate and resilient attitude with high expectations for pupil achievement.

What we offer

• Life Assurance Pension scheme with options to increase contributions.
• “Your Wellbeing Matters” – mental health support and physical health checks.
• Flexible Benefits Platform (Vista) covering health, wellbeing and insurance benefits.
• Hundreds of UK and international discounts.
• Cycle to Work Scheme & Electric Car Purchase Scheme.
• Critical illness cover.
• Family Growth Support, including enhanced maternity/paternity leave and paid fertility treatment support.