SEN Class Teacher

Salary: Current range plus SEN allowance

Our Mission: Children and Young People at the heart of all we do.        

Oakley School is the Tunbridge Wells district Special School for pupils, aged from 3 to 19 years, all of whom have severe/complex needs and communication and learning difficulties.

We are looking for a dynamic Special Educational Needs and Disabilities Teacher (SEND) Teacher to join our ambitious school team from September 2026. Oakley School is the District Special School for Tunbridge Wells for pupils aged 4 to 19 years of age with Profound, Severe and Complex Needs (PSCN). You will work alongside specialist staff supporting pupils with complex needs, including autism and sensory processing challenges.

Classes are small sized and you will be supported by highly skilled Learning Support Assistants and Therapists who support a deliver a calm, purposeful, low arousal and trauma informed learning environment. We believe ‘Every Moment Matters’ at Oakley School and you will be integral to contributing to Oakley’s future.

We are looking for someone who is committed to and supportive of our school’s ethos of ‘Work Hard, Be kind, Have Fun and Stay Safe’.

Qualifications and Requirements

We would like someone who is:

• A Qualified Teacher Status (QTS) and is passionate about SEND and Inclusion.

• Committed to working collaboratively with colleagues, families and school partners.

• Knowledge of SEND, particularly in areas such as Autism, SLD and PMLD is advantageous.

• Creative and flexible in meeting the needs of pupils.

• Experienced in teaching the EYFS and Primary Curriculum, or willing to develop these skills, and committed to ongoing professional development to grow and meet the needs of our complex cohort.

• Skilled in delivering high quality lessons that are personalised to meet a range of needs for pupils with profound, severe and complex needs and brings positivity and resilience in your practice.

• Is eager to develop and grow professionally, whether you’re new to SEND or ready for your next challenge.

What We Offer

• Access to Kent Rewards and the Kent County Council Employee Benefit Scheme, ensuring a range of perks and discounts for staff.

• Automatic enrolment in the Teachers’ Pension Scheme, providing financial security and peace of mind for your future.

• A strong focus on staff mental health and wellbeing, including complimentary access to a professional counselling helpline and other key support services.

• Extensive induction and ongoing Continuing Professional Development (CPD) programmes tailored to school priorities and the needs of our pupils.

• Direct support from on-site therapy teams, including Speech and Language Therapists, Occupational Therapists, and our dedicated Special Schools’ Nursing Service.

• Opportunities for collaborative planning, preparation, and assessment (PPA) with colleagues, fostering a team approach and shared best practice.

We welcome applications from Teachers currently working in both Special and Mainstream Schools and settings. If you are interested in this role and would like more information we would encourage you to come and visit us and meet our wonderful pupils and staff team.

If you are interested in a role with us and would like further information or details please email recruitment@oakley.kent.sch.uk

Please note that, for safeguarding reasons, we cannot accept CVs.

Closing date: 12noon on Friday 17^th April 2026

Selection Process/Interviews will take place on: Thursday 30^th April 2026.

Oakley School is committed to safeguarding children and young people; a commitment we expect all staff to share and uphold.