SEN Class Teacher

SEN Class Teacher

Posted date: 2026-05-25T00:00:00

Location: Dewsbury, West Yorkshire, UK

Address: WF13 1

Job Details

• Basic Salary: £28,000 - £39,520


• Contract: Full Time, Term time only


• Hours: 37.5 hours per week


• Benefits: Company Pension, Life Assurance, Employee Discount Scheme

About our School

Located in Huddersfield, Barraclough School offers a safe and supportive environment for pupils from 5 to 18 years old. We are part of the Polaris Community and have been passionately improving the lives of young people for over 30 years. Within the Polaris Community, we have twelve SEN Schools across the UK that work together to provide each pupil with a tailored, varied and appropriate education in a safe, supportive environment that promotes engagement, inspires learning and encourages achievement. We\'re also incredibly proud that 100% of our inspected services have been rated as Good or Outstanding by Ofsted.

Role responsibilities

• Responsible for the planning and delivery of high quality lessons within the national curriculum whilst meeting the complex SEMH needs of all pupils.


• Supporting the class team in facilitating learning opportunities and promoting positive behaviours.


• Reporting on pupils\' progress and concerns, and liaising with other School staff to ensure pupils needs are met


• Supervision of pupils during non-classroom time including extra-curricular activities and school trips


• Building positive relationships with your pupil/s and driving interaction and positive learning outcomes

Requirements

• Hold qualified teacher status (QTS)


• Have a strong basic education to degree level


• Previous successful teaching experience


• Some previous experience of working with pupils with SEMH within an Educational setting


• Experience of behaviour management and techniques


• Committed to professional development and willing to learn


• Must be willing to undergo an Enhanced Disclosure & Barring Service (DBS) check prior to commencing work

What we offer

• A workplace that values the emotional health and wellbeing of everybody (you included!)


• A commitment to support your development in acquiring new skills through a wide range of professional opportunities


• An opportunity to make a huge contribution to the lives and lifelong learning of vulnerable children who deserve high quality teaching in a safe educational provision


• A friendly and inclusive team who are passionate about improving pupil outcomes

The successful candidate will be required to complete an enhanced DBS Check, cost of which will be met by Polaris Education. Polaris Education is an equal opportunities employer and positively encourages applications from suitably qualified and eligible candidates. Polaris Education is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults and expects all staff to share this commitment.