Inclusion Teacher - Rainbow Fish Inclusion Centre
| Posting date: | 29 July 2025 |
|---|---|
| Hours: | Full time |
| Closing date: | 27 August 2025 |
| Location: | Portsmouth, Hampshire, PO1 5BG |
| Company: | Teaching Vacancies |
| Job type: | Permanent |
| Job reference: | 5c65fa76-b964-413f-9ed7-4478d7157d6c |
Summary
What skills and experience we're looking for
We are seeking to appoint an Inclusion Teacher to work within our Inclusion Centre,Rainbow Fish, at Penbridge School.
As our new Inclusion Teacher, you will plan and deliver high-quality, individualised learning tailored to meet the diverse needs of our learners. You will work collaboratively with support staff, therapists, families and external agencies to create inclusive, engaging and safe learning environments.
Using creative and flexible approaches, you will support the children's academic progress while nurturing their emotional development. You will also champion inclusion across the school, helping pupils to build confidence, resilience and independence.
Rainbow Fish provides state-of-the-art facilities for children with complex cognition and learning difficulties aged between four and nine, who have an Educational Health Care Plan (EHCP). The children work towards being able to integrate into mainstream for some learning, with a high level of support to meet their specific needs from the provision staff.Our curriculum centres on each child as an individual, looking at their starting points and next steps. Class sizes are up to 8 pupils.
What you will need to succeed:
For a full list of responsibilities please see the attached job description
• Qualified Teacher Status
• Experience teaching within a SEN/Inclusion setting would be advantageous
• Experience/understanding of working with students who have Education Health and Care Plans (EHCPs)
• Be passionate about teaching and learning and have a positive outlook and excellent interpersonal skills
• Outstanding classroom practice with high expectations for achievements and behaviour
• Provide a differentiated, balanced, progressive, varied and stimulating curriculum in line with statutory and school requirements while taking into account each pupils’ special educational needs
• You will be dedicated to ensure that all of our children achieve their very best
• An aspiring leader of learning and happy to grasp exciting CPD opportunities
• Contribute to the values, ethos and the development of our school
What the school offers its staff
Formally known as Penhale Infant School and Newbridge Junior School, we officially joined together in September 2022 to form Penbridge Infants and Junior School.The infants site comprises of a nursery with 24 places for funded 2-4 year olds and a 2-form entry infant school with 180 children on the roll including 24 in our Rainbow Fish Inclusion Unit.The juniors site comprises of a 4-form entry school with 440 children on the roll.
“Pupils are happy and enjoy attending this welcoming school” – Ofsted 2022
What our Trust will offer you:
• Competitive Pay Scales: Our TSAT pay scales exceed national standards.
• Collaborative Support: Benefit from resources, mentoring, and school visits across the Trust to enhance your teaching and learning.
• Professional Development: Explore excellent CPD opportunities, including tailored programs for Early Career, Middle, and Senior Leadership.
• Chartered Teacher Recognition: As an accredited Chartered Teacher organization, you can achieve recognition as a Chartered Teacher.
• Cutting-Edge Pedagogy: Experience an internationally accredited approach to thinking and learning, proven to elevate classroom practice.
• Teachers’ Pension Scheme Membership: Secure your future with membership in the Teachers’ Pension Scheme.
• Staff Wellbeing Focus: Access our 24/7 Employee Assistance Programme, free flu vaccinations, and eye care vouchers.
• Cycle to Work Scheme: Promote health and sustainability through our Cycle to Work initiative.
• TSTARS Staff Recognition: Be part of our Staff Recognition Programme, with seasonal rewards for all staff.
• Refer a Friend: Spread the word and benefit from our Refer a Friend Scheme.
• TSAT Benefits portal: a one-stop shop benefits hub that gives you access to a range of exclusive benefits including employee discounts, dental cover, Cycle to Work Scheme and Discounted Gym Membership.
• Store Discounts: Access to 'Discount for Teachers' scheme that offers a huge range of money saving deals and vouchers
Commitment to safeguarding
We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. This post is subject to an enhanced DBS check. As per KCSIE we will also undertake online searches for all shortlisted candidates, if you have any questions regarding this process, please email recruitment@tsatrust.org.uk
We are seeking to appoint an Inclusion Teacher to work within our Inclusion Centre,Rainbow Fish, at Penbridge School.
As our new Inclusion Teacher, you will plan and deliver high-quality, individualised learning tailored to meet the diverse needs of our learners. You will work collaboratively with support staff, therapists, families and external agencies to create inclusive, engaging and safe learning environments.
Using creative and flexible approaches, you will support the children's academic progress while nurturing their emotional development. You will also champion inclusion across the school, helping pupils to build confidence, resilience and independence.
Rainbow Fish provides state-of-the-art facilities for children with complex cognition and learning difficulties aged between four and nine, who have an Educational Health Care Plan (EHCP). The children work towards being able to integrate into mainstream for some learning, with a high level of support to meet their specific needs from the provision staff.Our curriculum centres on each child as an individual, looking at their starting points and next steps. Class sizes are up to 8 pupils.
What you will need to succeed:
For a full list of responsibilities please see the attached job description
• Qualified Teacher Status
• Experience teaching within a SEN/Inclusion setting would be advantageous
• Experience/understanding of working with students who have Education Health and Care Plans (EHCPs)
• Be passionate about teaching and learning and have a positive outlook and excellent interpersonal skills
• Outstanding classroom practice with high expectations for achievements and behaviour
• Provide a differentiated, balanced, progressive, varied and stimulating curriculum in line with statutory and school requirements while taking into account each pupils’ special educational needs
• You will be dedicated to ensure that all of our children achieve their very best
• An aspiring leader of learning and happy to grasp exciting CPD opportunities
• Contribute to the values, ethos and the development of our school
What the school offers its staff
Formally known as Penhale Infant School and Newbridge Junior School, we officially joined together in September 2022 to form Penbridge Infants and Junior School.The infants site comprises of a nursery with 24 places for funded 2-4 year olds and a 2-form entry infant school with 180 children on the roll including 24 in our Rainbow Fish Inclusion Unit.The juniors site comprises of a 4-form entry school with 440 children on the roll.
“Pupils are happy and enjoy attending this welcoming school” – Ofsted 2022
What our Trust will offer you:
• Competitive Pay Scales: Our TSAT pay scales exceed national standards.
• Collaborative Support: Benefit from resources, mentoring, and school visits across the Trust to enhance your teaching and learning.
• Professional Development: Explore excellent CPD opportunities, including tailored programs for Early Career, Middle, and Senior Leadership.
• Chartered Teacher Recognition: As an accredited Chartered Teacher organization, you can achieve recognition as a Chartered Teacher.
• Cutting-Edge Pedagogy: Experience an internationally accredited approach to thinking and learning, proven to elevate classroom practice.
• Teachers’ Pension Scheme Membership: Secure your future with membership in the Teachers’ Pension Scheme.
• Staff Wellbeing Focus: Access our 24/7 Employee Assistance Programme, free flu vaccinations, and eye care vouchers.
• Cycle to Work Scheme: Promote health and sustainability through our Cycle to Work initiative.
• TSTARS Staff Recognition: Be part of our Staff Recognition Programme, with seasonal rewards for all staff.
• Refer a Friend: Spread the word and benefit from our Refer a Friend Scheme.
• TSAT Benefits portal: a one-stop shop benefits hub that gives you access to a range of exclusive benefits including employee discounts, dental cover, Cycle to Work Scheme and Discounted Gym Membership.
• Store Discounts: Access to 'Discount for Teachers' scheme that offers a huge range of money saving deals and vouchers
Commitment to safeguarding
We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. This post is subject to an enhanced DBS check. As per KCSIE we will also undertake online searches for all shortlisted candidates, if you have any questions regarding this process, please email recruitment@tsatrust.org.uk