SEN Teacher - Aurora Ryefields Join the Team at Ryefields: A New Special School in Derby Are you ready to make a difference in the lives of young people? Do you have the passion and skills to inspire and support children with Autism Spectrum Condition (ASC) and Social, Emotional, and Mental Health (SEMH) needs? If so, this is your opportunity to be part of something extraordinary Position: Teacher Location: Ryefields, Derby Salary: £31,650 - £45,646 (M1 – UPS1) Contract Type: Full-time, Permanent Start Date: 1 st May 2025 About Ryefields Ryefields is a brand-new, purpose-built special school in Derby, dedicated to providing exceptional education for children and young people with Autism Spectrum Condition (ASC) and Social, Emotional, and Mental Health (SEMH) needs. Our mission is to create a safe, nurturing, and inspiring environment where every child can thrive academically, socially, and emotionally. This is an exciting chance to join our founding team and play a pivotal role in shaping the ethos and success of Ryefields from day one. The Role We are looking for an enthusiastic and skilled teacher who is passionate about working with children with ASC and SEMH. In this role, you will: Deliver a tailored curriculum designed to meet the unique needs of each student. Use creative and engaging teaching methods to inspire learning and development. Work collaboratively with a team of dedicated staff, including therapists and support workers, to provide holistic care and education. Foster a positive and inclusive classroom environment that encourages confidence and independence. Monitor, assess, and celebrate student progress, adapting strategies to ensure every child succeeds. What Ryefields Offers A rare opportunity to help shape a brand-new school. A supportive and collaborative team that values your expertise and ideas. Access to state-of-the-art facilities designed specifically for children with ASC and SEMH needs. Comprehensive professional development, including access to training in SEND. The satisfaction of knowing your work has a profound and lasting impact on young lives. What We’re Looking For A qualified teacher with [QTS/QTLS or equivalent qualification]. Experience or a strong interest in working with children with ASC and SEMH needs. A flexible and creative approach to teaching and learning. Strong communication skills and the ability to build trusting relationships with students, families, and colleagues. A commitment to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. Be part of our successful team and also benefit from a generous package that includes: Life assurance Competitive Pension Perkbox - offering high street discounts Employee assistance programme Car lease scheme Fully funded training and qualifications Bike to work scheme Free membership to our Health cash back plan - Claim back money on services such as dental, optical, physio and many more Apply Now: If you’re ready to join us on this exciting journey, we’d love to hear from you Start Date: May 2025 (or as soon as possible thereafter) For further information, request a job description; please email our Recruitment Partner: adele.richardthe-aurora-group.com Applications to be made via our online application form. Successful applicants will be subject to pre-employment safeguarding checks including an enhanced disclosure and barring service (DBS) check. The post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 and the Aurora Group is therefore permitted to ask job applicants to declare all convictions and cautions (including those which are "spent" unless they are "protected" under the DBS filtering rules) in order to assess their suitability to work with children." The Aurora Group is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of the children and young adults in our care and is a disability confident and equal opportunities employer This advert could be taken down at any point in time without prior notice if the position is filled. Please note that candidates that are shortlisted might be subject to an online search.