Special Education Needs Class Teacher

Salary: £32,916- £45,352 pro rata per annum with SEN allowance

Grade: MPS

Contract: Permanent

Hours: 32.4 hours per week

Location: Boston Spa, West Yorkshire- St John’s Catholic Specialist School

Teaching a range of subjects including English, Maths, PSHE, PE, RE and life skills to a KS2/3 or 4 form group of up to 8 students

Required 1 st September 2026

Permanent contract

ECT’s are welcome to apply

Are you an experienced SEND practitioner OR a teacher with experience of teaching the National Curriculum at primary and secondary level, wishing to take your career into a new, exciting direction?

St John’s Catholic Specialist School is a school for young people up to 19 years with special educational needs. Our mission is to support our students to gain the knowledge and skills they will need to thrive in adult life. Every day is different, and staff work with pupils with a range of different needs, which include sensory impairments, communication and learning challenges or autism. This is a fantastic opportunity to join our team of dedicated professionals who are committed to providing the very best life chances for our students.

We are looking for a teacher to join an experienced and enthusiastic team of staff supporting a small group of either KS2/3 or 4 pupils with complex educational needs.

This role includes:

· Planning, teaching, and assessing learning in an imaginative curriculum.

· Working with a support team of knowledgeable and committed colleagues.

· Enhancing pupils’ communication skills.

· Promoting pupils’ self-esteem, independence, and participation within the school and local community.

Our ideal candidate will be compassionate but purposeful, focusing on maximising pupils’ progress; someone who works well in a team and is open to developing new skills. We are looking for people who want to make a positive difference every day and are committed to helping all our young people thrive, feel respected and valued.

In return, we can offer:

· A very supportive environment with a strong commitment to professional development.

· An induction programme tailored to your experience and needs. This can include ECTE (Early Career Teaching entitlement) if you are an ECT (early career teacher).

· A school which actively promotes the well-being of staff.

· A school culture that encourages everyone to achieve their best.

Candidates are warmly welcomed to visit the school and experience how rewarding your work could be. To download an application pack

For further details and an application pack contact Mrs K Holt - [email protected] (01937 842144)

St John’s is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and vulnerable adults. All staff are expected to share this commitment. This post will be subject to an enhanced check with the Disclosure and Barring Service and references regarding your suitability to work with children. We promote diversity and want a workforce which reflects the population of Leeds.

Key Dates:

Closing date: 14 th May 2026

Interview date: 20 th May 2026

Start date: Required from 1 st September 2026

Key Documents:

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