Post: SEND Teacher
Location: Courtlands School, Widney Lane, Plymouth, PL6 5JS
Salary Range: MPS1 - UPS3 + SEN Min; £32,916 - £51,047 + £2,787
Contract Type: Permanent, full time
Contract Hours: 32.5 Hours per week, Monday to Friday
Are you a passionate and dedicated teacher looking to make a real difference to the lives of children and young people with Special Educational Needs and Disabilities (SEND)?
At Courtlands School, we are seeking an enthusiastic and committed SEND Teacher to join our supportive and specialist team. This is an exciting opportunity to work in an environment where every pupil is valued, individual needs are understood, and success is celebrated.
You will deliver engaging and inclusive lessons, support pupils with autism and SEND to achieve their full potential, and work collaboratively with colleagues, therapists and families to provide outstanding educational experiences.
About the role
As a SEND Teacher, you will:
Plan and deliver high-quality, engaging lessons tailored to individual pupil needs.
Create a positive, inclusive and nurturing learning environment.
Assess, monitor and record pupil progress, ensuring every learner is supported to succeed.
Implement therapeutic and educational interventions that promote academic, social and emotional development.
Work closely with teaching assistants, therapists, leaders and families to support pupil outcomes.
Adapt teaching approaches and resources to meet a wide range of learning needs.
Contribute to the wider life of the school through enrichment activities, educational visits and school events.
Champion safeguarding, wellbeing and positive behaviour throughout the school.
About the successful candidate
We are looking for someone who:
Holds Qualified Teacher Status (QTS).
Has experience teaching pupils with SEND and/or autism.
Has a proven track record of securing positive pupil engagement and progress.
Demonstrates excellent classroom practice.
Understands how to assess and track pupil progress effectively.
Has strong communication and relationship-building skills.
Is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children.
Is flexible, positive and resilient, with a genuine passion for inclusive education.
About the School
Courtlands Special School Academy caters for primary aged children who have moderate learning difficulties, social, emotional and mental health difficulties (SEMH), and other complex needs.
Within this there is a wide range of needs, such as children with mild medical issues, developmental disorders such as ADHD and Dyspraxia, Autism and speech and language difficulties.
Courtlands is an amazing place to come to with a real feel of positivity, acceptance and camaraderie. You see targeted therapies many other schools do not offer and a curriculum that is designed to meet the additional needs of our pupils. You see learning organised to meet the developmental needs of the children and we have the confidence to buck the trend, stand out, and to aim for the outstanding.
To attend Courtlands, your child must have an Education, Health and Care Plan and meet the special needs described above. Your mainstream school or nursery SENCo can apply to your local authority for a place and a panel of heads and other professionals decide whether this school is appropriate.
We have a maximum of 100 children here at any one time ranging in age from 4 to 11 years old. We take pupils from Plymouth, Devon and Cornwall and we welcome prospective visits from interested parents, SENCos or Local Authority Officers.
About the Trust
We are a family of schools working in partnership for the benefit of all our pupils and students. We believe our charitable aim, to advance education, is best achieved through collaboration, both within the Trust and beyond.
We operate 21 academies across Devon, Cornwall, Dorset, Gloucestershire and Wiltshire, serving learners aged 3 to 19. Alongside our primary, all-through and technical provision, we are proud to include a strong and integral network of seven special schools and one alternative provision setting.
These settings are a vital part of our community, providing inclusive, high-quality education for pupils with a wide range of needs, including complex learning profiles, autism, and social, emotional and mental health needs, as well as those who benefit from a more personalised approach. Together, we are committed to helping every young person thrive.
Those we recruit are able to demonstrate that they share our values, are highly motivated to work with colleagues, within and beyond their school, to continuously develop their skills and pursue professional excellence.
Next Steps
If you think this role may be for you and want to be involved at this exciting time in our development and have any questions about the position, please get in touch by calling the Recruitment team on 07759365064 or emailing us at [email protected].
Closing date: for applications is 31st August 2026
Interview Date: Interviews are provisionally booked for 7th September 2026
To apply for this opportunity, please complete our online application form by clicking ‘apply now’ on the advert.
We reserve the right to interview and appoint prior to the closing date. Therefore, an early application is strongly advised.
Opportunities and Benefits
We offer a competitive salary plus TPS pension, great career progression and development opportunities, access to our Employee Assistance Programme with many other benefits.
We’re proud of how we support our staff in order that you have high levels of job satisfaction, are aware of the difference you are making for the children and families you work with and can see your contribution towards our community. There are regular opportunities for professional development and training, and a wider community of staff to network with within Reach South Multi Academy Trust. You will have the chance to visit other local schools, work alongside a range of outside professionals and take part in a variety of e-learning and face-to-face training.
We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. Each post is subject to an enhanced DBS check.
Reach South Academy Trust has an Equal Opportunities Policy for selection and recruitment. Applicants are requested to complete the Equal Opportunities Monitoring section of the application form before submitting.
