The Reach Free School is seeking a dedicated, compassionate and adaptable individual to join our team as an Assistant Teacher for Special Educational Needs and Disabilities (SEND) Support. This important role focuses on supporting pupils with additional needs, helping them to succeed academically, socially and emotionally.

Key responsibilities include:

• Providing targeted support to individual pupils with SEND, enabling them to make strong progress across a range of subjects

• Building positive, proactive relationships with parents and carers to support each pupil’s development

• Encouraging good attendance for the pupils you support and implementing early interventions where necessary

• Promoting a love of reading and contributing to whole-school literacy initiatives
  
  

This role would be ideal for someone with previous experience in a school or educational setting, or for a recent graduate looking to gain valuable experience before beginning a teacher-training or SEND-specific qualification. We welcome applicants who are enthusiastic, reflective and committed to making a meaningful difference to young people’s lives.

 In return, we will offer you:

• A happy and supportive working environment with high expectations and standards

• Opportunities to develop a broad range of skills in a vibrant and evolving environment

• Experience in an education setting, which will assist with future career opportunities in the teaching profession.

The Reach Free School is a successful secondary school which celebrated its tenth anniversary in 2023. The oversubscribed school is a popular choice for local families. The school has excellent modern facilities built in 2018, right in the heart of its community. If the challenges of working in a non-selective secondary school appeal to you, then we would like to hear from you.

Further information is available from our website: www.thereachfreeschool.co.uk. 

We encourage potential candidates to arrange a tour of the school. Contact The Reach Free School to arrange this or with any questions you may have on 01923 711517 or via email to Mrs Keri McKay, HR Officer, kmckay@reachfree.co.uk. 

Safer Recruitment

The Reach Free School is dedicated to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. We expect all staff to share this commitment. To ensure we fulfil this responsibility, all candidates will undergo a thorough selection process designed to deter and identify unsuitable applicants. Details of this process are outlined below. Should you require further information, please do not hesitate to contact the school.

Disclosure

This role involves significant access to children, and any appointment will be subject to an enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check for previous criminal convictions. Candidates must disclose any convictions, cautions, or bind-overs, including ‘spent convictions’ as defined under the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (2013 and 2020), prior to appointment. Failure to disclose relevant information may result in termination of employment. However, a criminal background will not automatically exclude individuals from employment; each case will be considered based on the nature and timing of the offence(s).

Online searches 

Keeping Children Safe in Education (KCSIE) asks schools to carry out online searches on shortlisted candidates as part of the process of assessing suitability. The school will also carry out a prohibition from teaching check. Non-disclosure may lead to termination of your employment.