Post: SEND Teacher
Location: GAIL, Wheatridge East, Abbeydale, Gloucester, GL4 5DF
FTE Salary Range: MPS 1 - UPS 3 + SEN Min; £32,916 - £51,047 + £2,787
Contract Type: Permanent, full time
Contract Hours: 32.5 Hours per week, Monday to Friday
To Find out more about the school please use the following link to view our Applicant Pack -GAIL Applicant Pack
We are looking for a passionate and dedicated SEND Teacher to join our team and make a meaningful difference in the lives of pupils with autism and special educational needs.
In this rewarding role, you will deliver engaging, high-quality lessons tailored to individual needs, supporting pupils to make excellent progress both academically and through therapeutic interventions. You’ll be part of a collaborative, supportive environment, working closely with colleagues, therapists, and families to ensure every pupil thrives.
About the role
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Planning and delivering creative, engaging lessons that meet diverse learning needs
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Supporting pupils with autism through specialist teaching strategies and interventions
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Assessing, monitoring, and tracking pupil progress to ensure strong outcomes
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Working collaboratively with support staff, SENCO, therapists, and families
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Creating a positive, inclusive classroom environment where all pupils can succeed
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Supporting pupils’ social, emotional, and communication development
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Taking part in wider school life, including meetings, activities, and events
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Maintaining accurate records, including attendance, behaviour, and progress tracking
What we’re looking for
We are looking for a professional who:
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Qualified Teacher Status (QTS)
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Experience teaching pupils with SEND and/or autism
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Proven ability to engage learners and drive progress
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Strong understanding of assessment and tracking systems
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Knowledge of autism support strategies and interventions
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Excellent communication and teamwork skills
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Commitment to safeguarding and promoting pupil wellbeing
About the School
Gloucestershire Academy for Inspirational Learning is a specialist school for 200 pupils aged 4-16 opening at the start of 2027, with pupils phasing into the school across three years.
The school’s designation is Moderate and Additional Learning Difficulties (MALD) and will cater for autistic pupils, those with speech and language differences, SEMH and those with learning differences in their cognitive profiles.
The school will be based in the Wheatridge area of Gloucestershire in a brand-new purpose-built building with outstanding facilities specifically tailored for SEND learners.
About the Trust
Reach South is a young and developing Trust which operates across the Southwest of England with the aim of delivering all through 3-19 education. We operate 21 academies in Cornwall, Devon, Dorset, Gloucestershire and Wiltshire. We are building this Trust on a clear set of values, behaviours and curriculum principles. At the heart of those values and principles is a belief in our young people and a determination to support them to develop the knowledge, skills and attitudes to become the successful citizens for today and all of their tomorrows.
Our core business is delivering exceptional education for children and young people with a mission to help all pupils aspire to achieve beyond the expectations that others put on them. We do this through the development of a talented and committed workforce. In order to deliver exceptional opportunities for learning, we need highly motivated staff across all parts of the organisation.
Teachers within Reach South belong to a national community of professionals, and benefit from a wide range of networks and development opportunities across the Trust. In time, our best teachers are able to work across schools, develop specialisms and step up to leadership roles within and beyond their own academy. The Trust provides a strong culture of collaboration and support, together with high expectations for staff and pupils alike.
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 21st June 2026
Interview Date: Interviews are provisionally booked for week commencing 29th June 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.
