Riverside Bridge School is recruiting a teacher for its Key Stage 4 class, which serves pupils aged 4 to 18 with complex special educational needs and disabilities. The post centres on personalised teaching for communication, functional literacy, numeracy and independence, with a strong focus on Preparing for Adulthood and each pupil's EHCP outcomes. The teacher leads a classroom team of co-educators, typically five adults supporting ten pupils, and may be asked to teach across other key stages. Visa sponsorship is not available.
What the job involves
- Plan and deliver personalised teaching aligned with the Flow curriculum and individual EHCP outcomes
- Implement BridgeWorks Structured Teaching, including visual schedules, work systems and communication-rich approaches
- Lead and coordinate a classroom team of co-educators, deploying them effectively
- Develop pupils' communication through Total Communication, Makaton, symbols, objects of reference and other systems
- Embed functional literacy, numeracy, independence and practical life skills across the curriculum
- Support Preparing for Adulthood outcomes, including employment-related learning, independent living, community inclusion and health
- Work with commissioned therapists and specialist professionals to deliver agreed therapeutic strategies through the school day
- Monitor and evidence pupil progress, set individual targets and contribute to EHCP annual reviews
- Maintain safeguarding, pupil welfare, supervision and safe classroom practice
- Work in partnership with families, colleagues and external professionals
- Teach across different key stages or curriculum pathways as the school's needs require
What’s required
Experience
- Experienced teacher or Early Career Teacher
- Understanding of how personalised teaching supports pupils with complex learning needs
Skills & knowledge
- Strong classroom organisation
- Effective communication
- Ability to lead and work collaboratively with others
Checks & eligibility
- Enhanced DBS check with children's barred-list check
- Safer recruitment checks
Other
- High expectations
- Commitment to inclusive education
- Willingness to develop specialist teaching expertise
Nice to have
- Previous experience in a special school
What’s offered
- High levels of classroom support, typically five adults working with ten pupils
- Access to commissioned therapists and multidisciplinary professionals
- Specialist professional development and structured coaching
- Training in BridgeWorks, Total Communication, Makaton, SCERTS-informed practice, Intensive Interaction and TEACCH-informed strategies
- SEN 1 allowance of £2,885
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SEN Teacher employer: Riverside Bridge School
Riverside Bridge School is an exceptional employer that values a supportive and inclusive work culture, making it an ideal place for those passionate about education. Located in the vibrant city of London, we offer our staff opportunities for professional growth and development, alongside a commitment to work-life balance. Join us to be part of a dedicated team that plays a vital role in creating a welcoming environment for our school community.
