Primary SEN Class Teacher for Autism pathway class in Haywards Heath

To support this exciting development, we are seeking two enthusiastic and committed Primary SEN Class Teachers to join our dedicated team. This is an exciting opportunity to be part of the continued development of our primary provision and to contribute to a supportive and nurturing learning environment for our pupils.

Key Responsibilities

• Plan and deliver engaging, differentiated lessons that meet the individual learning, social and emotional needs of pupils.
• Create a structured, safe and nurturing classroom environment that supports positive behaviour and emotional regulation.
• Monitor, assess and record pupil progress, contributing to individual support plans and EHCP targets where appropriate.
• Work collaboratively with teaching assistants, therapists and other professionals to provide a consistent and supportive approach for pupils.
• Build positive relationships with pupils, families and colleagues to support pupils’ development and wellbeing.

Key Requirements

• Qualified Teacher Status (QTS) or equivalent recognised teaching qualification.
• Experience of, or strong interest in, working with pupils with SEMH needs and/or additional learning needs.
• Strong behaviour management skills and the ability to build positive, trusting relationships with pupils.
• Resilient, patient and adaptable, with a commitment to inclusive education.
• Ability to work effectively as part of a multidisciplinary team and contribute to the wider life of the school.

What the school offers its staff

OHCAT is an exciting, forward‑thinking organisation, and we offer many benefits to attract and keep our staff, contributing towards maintaining and improving wellbeing, and encouraging our required behaviours, achievements, values, and skills. Below is just a selection of the benefits available to our employees:

• Pathways for progression within the trust, ensuring you can grow and thrive in a supportive and inclusive environment.
• Pension Scheme - you will be enrolled in either the Local Government Pension Scheme (LGPS) or the Teachers’ Pension Scheme (TPS), both offering life cover and financial protection for your family.
• Salary Sacrifice Schemes (Cycle Scheme, Employee Car Lease Scheme and Home Electronics Scheme)
• Employee Wellbeing - We support employee wellbeing with access to counselling, mental health support, generous leave, flexible working, and enhanced parental leave including Employee Assistance Programme, MyGym Discounts, Corporate Eyecare Scheme
• Employee Discounts (Blue Light Card, Costco Membership, Discounts for Teachers, and more)
• Other (Season Ticket Loan and Employee Referral Scheme)

Commitment to safeguarding

Our organisation is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults. We expect all staff, volunteers and trustees to share this commitment. Our recruitment process follows the keeping children safe in education guidance. Offers of employment may be subject to the following checks (where relevant): childcare disqualification, Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS), medical, online and social media prohibition from teaching, right to work, satisfactory references, suitability to work with children. You must tell us about any unspent conviction, cautions, reprimands or warnings under the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975.