EBSA teacher

High Close is a successful non maintained special school offering provision for young people with complex social, emotional and mental health needs. 

Acacia Provision is a dedicated specialist setting within High Close SEN School, supporting young people whose anxiety and emotionally based school avoidance have impacted their engagement with education. Our highly experienced education and care team work collaboratively to provide a calm, nurturing environment where pupils feel safe, valued, and supported to overcome barriers to learning. 

As the provision continues to grow, Acacia will expand over the next year to provide education for up to 12 pupils across two classes, further enhancing our capacity to deliver highly personalised academic, social, and emotional support. 

Acacia provides a safe and nurturing educational environment for young people, with a focus on both academic achievement as well as social, emotional, and personal development. 

Our team of education and care professionals work collaboratively to support each young person throughout their time at the provision. Through the development of individualised education plans, support plans, and personalised timetables, we aim to remove barriers to learning and enable every pupil to achieve success. 

English and Maths form the core educational offer, complemented by regular topic-based learning. Alongside academic studies, a significant focus is placed on developing pupils' social, emotional, and independence skills, supporting them to build confidence, resilience, and positive future outcomes 

Our approach recognises that every young person is unique, and we are committed to providing the support, encouragement, and flexibility needed to help pupils re-engage with education, develop positive relationships, and reach their full potential. 

We are seeking an individual who is passionate about supporting pupils to re-engage with their education, with a strong understanding of how individual needs, emotions, and wellbeing can impact learning and attendance. The successful candidate will be committed to building positive relationships, promoting emotional resilience, and helping pupils overcome barriers to engagement 

Key responsibilities  

• Provide a calm, supportive, and nurturing learning environment that promotes emotional wellbeing and academic engagement.  

• Deliver English and Maths lessons to classes of up to six pupils with a range of academic abilities and learning needs.  

• Plan and deliver targeted one-to-one and small-group interventions to address gaps in learning and support pupil progress.  

• Take responsibility for planning and delivering engaging topic-based sessions across a range of subjects and curriculum areas.  

• Differentiate and adapt teaching approaches, resources, and lesson content to meet individual pupil needs, learning styles, and personalised timetables.  

• Monitor, assess, and maintain accurate records of pupil engagement, attainment, and progress, using this information to inform future planning and support strategies.  

• Work collaboratively with colleagues, families, and other professionals to develop and implement effective support strategies that promote positive outcomes for pupils. 

Previous experience of working with young people in an SEN setting is desirable however applicants with teaching experience and a strong understanding of SEN and how to support it are encouraged to apply.

When completing your application please refer to your skills knowledge and experience in relation to the Additional information Person Specification and Job Description document. Please ensure you give as much information as possible in order to evidence your knowledge and capacity to fulfil the role within the sections headed Experience/Knowledge, Experience and Skills/Abilities.  Strong communication in all forms including written is vital to the role so we ask that candidates do not use AI to complete these sections.

For further information please contact Natalie Potter on 0118 9785767.    

We welcome planned visits from potential candidates prior to interview. 

Barnardo's Schools are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and expects all staff and volunteers to share in this commitment.

Our safer recruitment processes mean that the safety and welfare of the child is paramount at every stage of the process and therefore we adopt rigorous scrutiny in our pre-employment checking. Applicants must be willing to undergo relevant pre-employment checks, including references being taken up prior to interview and for the successful candidate, an Enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check, and online checks being completed in line with the Keeping Children Safe in Education Statutory Guidance. It is an offence to apply for a role if the applicant is barred from engaging in regulated activity relevant to children. 

As part of your application, you will need to provide full details of your employment since leaving secondary education, starting with your current or most recent employment first and then by working backwards, including reasons for leaving. Please also include any periods of voluntary work and/or training, providing reasons for any periods not in employment, education or training.

Read further about our commitment to safeguarding and our pre-employment checks in our applicant information sheet below.

Please note due to the high volume of applications for some posts, this advert might close before the displayed closing date. We recommend that you apply for this role as soon as possible.

At Barnardo's we believe in children – no matter who they are, what they have done or what they have been through. Please read about our basis and values following the link below. You will be asked questions relating to them as part of the recruitment process for this role.

Barnardo's is committed to having a diverse and inclusive workforce for staff and volunteers. Our commitment to Equality, Diversity and Inclusion (EDI) is reflected in our values and our practice, and we have invested in this area of our work to ensure that we can deliver on our commitments to be an inclusive employer. EDI is a key enabler of our purpose as a charity and we want to ensure that the diversity of our teams is reflective of the communities we serve and that we continue to learn and develop our work with a focus on inclusion. We particularly encourage applications from candidates from Black, Asian and  Minoritised Ethnic Communities, candidates who are LGBT+ and Disabled candidates. 

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