Therapeutic Classroom: Specialist Teacher

This is an exciting opportunity to join Potley Hill Primary School as we continue to embed our core values of Dream Big, Aim High and Make a Difference across our whole school community.

We are seeking a dedicated, passionate, and inspirational practitioner to lead our brand-new Therapeutic Classroom. The role will include shaping and developing this provision, champion inclusive practice, and deliver high-quality teaching to pupils within the base. Working with children 1 to1 or in small groups to drive their learning

About the Role

• Lead the lesson delivery, ensuring it reflects our school values and commitment to inclusive education.
• Teach small groups of pupils in a nurturing, supportive environment, while facilitating successful integration into mainstream classrooms.
• Design and deliver a therapeutic and personalised curriculum, using trauma-informed approaches to prepare children for the challenges they face.
• Collaborate with the Assistant Headteacher and SENCo to ensure inclusion remains at the heart of everything we do.
• Build strong partnerships with parents, carers, and external professionals.

We are looking for someone who:

• Is an experienced and reflective practitioner with a strong background in supporting pupils with special educational needs.
• Holds QTS and has at least five years of teaching experience (essential).
• Has training or experience in trauma-informed approaches or similar practices (essential).
• Holds, or is working towards, a SENCo qualification (desirable).
• Can model and promote excellent inclusive practice across the school (essential).