General SEN Primary Teacher (Stockton-on-Tees)

Up to 53,835 + excellent benefits. Please note if we receive a high volume of applications, the advert may close earlier than the stated closing date.

Those Huge Small Victories

Our teachers are fulfilled by the idea of making even the smallest positive changes in our young people, so we celebrate the little things. There are lots of ups and downs, and to some of our young people, sitting through a lesson can be a big win. We call these huge small victories and whilst they may seem small on the surface, they add up to make a big difference.

Get out what you put in

We are looking for flexible Primary teachers excited about the opportunity to teach in a highly collaborative personalised way. Classes in our primary department are diverse, with some focused on a language communication and interaction engagement model of learning through to access to the National Curriculum. You’ll need to be resilient, dedicated, and committed to helping our pupils succeed, celebrating every achievement along the way supported by a dynamic leadership, pastoral and clinical teams.

One of the best environments in SEND

Hartwell School is an independent specialist day school providing high quality education, based in Stockton-on-Tees. The school meets the needs of a diverse group of pupils with Social, Emotional and Mental Health (SEMH) needs, Autism and a range of other conditions. The recent Ofsted rating of Good has established the school as one of the leading specialist provisions in the North East.

What we do for you

• Training: A full induction and on the job training
• Holiday: You’ll work hard at WG, so you’ll be rewarded with full school holidays
• Progression: If career development is your thing, most of our head teachers and leaders have been promoted from within our group
• Flexible benefits: meaning you can increase/decrease benefits such as life insurance
• Pension: we offer a range of pensions to suit your lifestyle needs including Teachers Pension and our very attractive TPS alternative
• Wellbeing: a host of wellbeing tools and advice including employee assistance
• Medical cover so you can claim back the cost of things like an opticians or dentist appointment and a host of high-street discounts
• Beautiful working environments with the very best facilities
• A recommend a friend scheme that offers a 1,000 bonus every time

Bring your whole-self to work

Our young people come from all walks of life, diverse backgrounds and with different needs – and our workforce reflects that diversity, so that our teams can engage, encourage and inspire our young people to be themselves. You’ll be more than a Teacher, you’ll be able to connect with our pupils because of:

• Your can do attitude – a team player who rolls up their sleeves to help others
• Your genuine passion for Teaching and the impact you can have on young lives
• Confidence meeting the diverse needs of pupils including those with Language, communication and interaction needs.
• The ability to relate your subject to each pupil and build great relationships with your class
• Your enthusiasm and expertise to build your department

You’ll also need previous teaching experience and have Qualified Teacher Status, a creative approach to teaching and planning, bringing fresh ideas into every lesson, and a strong commitment to making learning engaging, meaningful, and inspiring for all pupils.

Interested in joining us?

At Witherslack Group, inclusion is part of who we are. We’re committed to creating an environment where everyone feels respected, valued and that they truly belong. As a specialist provider of education and care for children and young people with special educational needs, we understand the importance of embracing individuality and championing difference - especially when it comes to neurodiversity. We celebrate diverse perspectives, lived experiences, and the unique strengths that each person brings to our community.

We welcome applications from people of all backgrounds, identities, and abilities. We are proud to be recognised as an inclusive employer and are committed to making our recruitment and workplace practices inclusive and accessible. If you need any adjustments to support you through the recruitment process or in the workplace, we’ll be there every step of the way.

By building a diverse and inclusive team, we’re better able to support the children, young people and families we serve and ensure every member of our team can thrive, grow, and be their authentic self.

The Witherslack Group is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of its young people. This post is subject to an enhanced DBS check (we will cover the cost) and an online search. We are an equal opportunities employer welcoming applications from all sections of the community.