Special Needs Teacher
| Posting date: | 27 April 2026 |
|---|---|
| Salary: | Not specified |
| Additional salary information: | Teacher Main Pay Scale / UPS |
| Hours: | Full time |
| Closing date: | 10 May 2026 |
| Location: | CT16 3PW |
| Remote working: | On-site only |
| Company: | Whitfield Aspen School |
| Job type: | Permanent |
| Job reference: | KCC886-2471-193T |
Summary
Special Needs Teachers working in SRP classrooms required for Whitfield Aspen School starting September 2026
Permanent Full Time (1.0) and One Year Fixed Term Part Time (0.55) positions available
Mainscale Salary and SEN allowance (ECT/UPS welcome to apply)
Whitfield Aspen School are looking to appoint enthusiastic Special Needs Teachers to work with a class of pupils with profound and complex physical learning needs. We are looking for dynamic individuals who will fully embrace the school’s vision and values of “Learning Together with Aspiration, Imagination and Determination”. The school is undergoing an expansion programme, with the addition of 8 new classrooms. This is a very exciting opportunity to join our friendly and supportive workplace so we need to find the right people. Have you got what it takes?
The ideal candidates will: -
• Have experience, understanding and an enthusiasm to meet the learning needs of pupils with profound and complex physical needs in exciting, meaningful and effective ways.
• Have high expectations and a commitment to providing stimulating learning experiences.
• Possess excellent interpersonal skills in order to communicate effectively with children, colleagues and parents.
• Be able to lead a TA team in their class to ensure all learning is dynamic and personalised.
• Be a teacher who uses their imagination to enrich the children’s enjoyment of learning and is passionate about engaging the children in the world around them.
If you would like to join our highly motivated team in our school, we strongly recommend you come and visit us before applying online. This gives applicants a chance to see this unique school which prides itself on how it enables everyone to learn together whilst treating everyone equally but not necessarily the same.
Please apply via Kent Teach*: Reference KCC886-2471-193T or see Whitfield Aspen School Vacancies page for an application form. *Please state in the Personal Statement section which post you are applying for (Full time, or Part time).
Please note that as part of Keeping Children Safe in Education, all references are required to be obtained prior to interview. Shortlisted candidates will undertake online social media checks. Contracts will be subject to satisfactory references, teacher barring and qualification checks and pre-employment health screening.
Our school and its personnel are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of the children. This post is subject to an Enhanced Certificate from the Disclosure and Barring Service, satisfactory references and an online social media check.
For further information or to make an appointment to view the school please contact Gemma Kingsland-Roberts on 01304 821526 or by email: gemma.kingsland-roberts@whitfield.kent.sch.uk
Deadline for Applications: Sunday, 10th May 2026 at 23:45
Interview Date: Tuesday, 19th May 2026
Permanent Full Time (1.0) and One Year Fixed Term Part Time (0.55) positions available
Mainscale Salary and SEN allowance (ECT/UPS welcome to apply)
Whitfield Aspen School are looking to appoint enthusiastic Special Needs Teachers to work with a class of pupils with profound and complex physical learning needs. We are looking for dynamic individuals who will fully embrace the school’s vision and values of “Learning Together with Aspiration, Imagination and Determination”. The school is undergoing an expansion programme, with the addition of 8 new classrooms. This is a very exciting opportunity to join our friendly and supportive workplace so we need to find the right people. Have you got what it takes?
The ideal candidates will: -
• Have experience, understanding and an enthusiasm to meet the learning needs of pupils with profound and complex physical needs in exciting, meaningful and effective ways.
• Have high expectations and a commitment to providing stimulating learning experiences.
• Possess excellent interpersonal skills in order to communicate effectively with children, colleagues and parents.
• Be able to lead a TA team in their class to ensure all learning is dynamic and personalised.
• Be a teacher who uses their imagination to enrich the children’s enjoyment of learning and is passionate about engaging the children in the world around them.
If you would like to join our highly motivated team in our school, we strongly recommend you come and visit us before applying online. This gives applicants a chance to see this unique school which prides itself on how it enables everyone to learn together whilst treating everyone equally but not necessarily the same.
Please apply via Kent Teach*: Reference KCC886-2471-193T or see Whitfield Aspen School Vacancies page for an application form. *Please state in the Personal Statement section which post you are applying for (Full time, or Part time).
Please note that as part of Keeping Children Safe in Education, all references are required to be obtained prior to interview. Shortlisted candidates will undertake online social media checks. Contracts will be subject to satisfactory references, teacher barring and qualification checks and pre-employment health screening.
Our school and its personnel are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of the children. This post is subject to an Enhanced Certificate from the Disclosure and Barring Service, satisfactory references and an online social media check.
For further information or to make an appointment to view the school please contact Gemma Kingsland-Roberts on 01304 821526 or by email: gemma.kingsland-roberts@whitfield.kent.sch.uk
Deadline for Applications: Sunday, 10th May 2026 at 23:45
Interview Date: Tuesday, 19th May 2026