Join Orchard Community Trust (OCT), a values-led multi-academy trust committed to excellence, inclusion and strong community partnerships. We are seeking a skilled and motivated class teacher to cover a maternity leave.
If you are driven, organised and passionate about improving outcomes for children and communities, we would love to hear from you.
We are seeking to appoint a highly motivated and enthusiastic Special Educational Needs Personal Care Support Worker to join our hard working and committed team. Our pupils have severe learning difficulties and are taught using a highly
differentiated, individualised curriculum. Experience of working with pupils with cognition and learning needs is essential. This should include supporting pupils with communication difficulties, hearing and visual impairments, behavioural needs, complex physical/medical needs and sensory processing disorders. Candidates must also have a willingness to further their own professional development by attending relevant courses and implementing new initiatives.
The successful candidate will have experience of working in an education and/or care setting andhold NVQ Level 2
in Supporting Teaching & Learning or equivalent and have knowledge of policies and procedures relevant to child protection
and health and safety.
Part of Orchard Community Trust, Kemball School is a day special school for pupils aged between 3 and 19 years
of age with cognitive and learning difficulties (PMLD, SLD & MLD some of whom have complex medical/physical
needs). The school has a happy atmosphere and is welcoming and friendly. The current number on roll is 224.
Hours of work:
Monday to Friday, 9.30am to 2.30pm
25 hours per week, term time only
Closing date: 9th July 2026
Orchard Community Trust (OCT) is a collaborative, values-driven multi-academy trust whose vision is clear: Working together, we enable everyone to flourish through high-quality education. Guided by the values of Courage, Unity and Equity, we are committed to creating inclusive, caring and ambitious school communities where every child and adult is supported to thrive.
Our schools are welcoming, well-led and focused on delivering exceptional learning experiences, helping children grow academically, socially and emotionally to reach their full potential.
As a Trust, we recognise our people as our greatest asset - encouraging innovation, celebrating success and empowering every colleague to contribute to our mission and to flourish in their role. Staff across OCT benefit from strong collaboration, high-quality CPD, shared expertise and a culture that values wellbeing, growth and positive working relationships.
Read testimonials from our current staff here: OCT - Testimonials
Kemball School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people/vulnerable adults and expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.
This position is subject to a criminal records check from the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly CRB) which will require you to disclose details of all unspent and unfiltered spent reprimands, formal warnings, cautions and convictions as part of the recruitment process. The post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974. Candidates will be asked to complete a self-declaration of their criminal record and other relevant safeguarding information that may make them unsuitable to work with children.
It is an offence to apply for this position if you are barred from engaging in regulated activity.
A copy of the school's safeguarding policy can be viewed here Safeguarding policy
The school is committed to equality of opportunity.
To apply, please visit this link: https://candidates.every.education/Vacancies/Details?advertKey=b30b8f77-8fb9-4358-83f0-acebbda29702
Once you have completed the application form, please email a cover letter with your supporting information and CV to [email protected]
More information about our school can be found on our website: Kemball School website
