Teacher - Maths or English Specialist

Every child deserves access to meaningful education, and some may require additional support to fully engage with learning tailored to their individual needs. As a Teacher working with neurodiverse children and young people aged 7 to 16, you'll support those with additional needs related to communication, cognition, sensory processing, or physical disabilities. Your role will be essential in creating a learning environment where these pupils can thrive.

Specialising in science or maths can open up exciting, hands-on activities that make learning engaging and accessible. For instance, simple experiments like making slime or creating mini volcanic eruptions can introduce scientific concepts while stimulating pupils' senses. In maths, activities such as using LEGO to build shapes or participating in a scavenger hunt for numbers and patterns can help make abstract ideas more concrete. These activities not only support academic growth but also nurture transferable life skills, such as problem-solving and collaboration.

Our curriculum is highly individualised, focusing on each pupil's needs, strengths, and aspirations. Some pupils may work toward formal qualifications, while others focus on building essential life skills. Success is measured not only through academic achievements but also through social, emotional, and personal development, preparing pupils for their transition into adulthood.

With small class sizes of no more than four pupils, you’ll have the opportunity to build meaningful relationships with each pupil and tailor your teaching to their unique learning style. You'll also work closely with our integrated therapies team, ensuring that each pupil receives the support they need. Through ongoing training and a collaborative approach, you’ll be well-equipped to make a lasting impact on the lives of your students.

Patience, compassion, and resilience – All of the pupils you’ll support will be neurodiverse, which may impact their learning behaviour and communication needs.
- Great communication skills – Both verbal and written communication is important in this role as you’ll be speaking to a lot of different people at different times. You’ll need to be able to contribute to a range of resources as well as share information effectively.
- A driving licence — Our pupils love to learn in a wide range of settings. We need you to drive them to where they need to go. We have the cars; you need the licence.
- A genuine interest in a career focused on the education of people with a wide range of needs.

Holidays – You’ll only work term time (39.2 weeks), and get paid the additional 12.8 weeks whilst you’re off.
- Pension scheme– Our pension scheme is based on you paying in 5%, and us adding 3%.
- Learning & Development Opportunities – We provide comprehensive learning opportunities for team members to develop themselves.
- Discounts – You’ll have access to brilliant discounts through the Blue Light Card and our own employee benefits platform.
- Wellbeing Support – Your wellbeing is always our priority. You’ll have access to mental health and wellbeing support. On top of this, our therapies team offers a monthly confidential check in clinic, and group reflective practice sessions.
- Cycle2Work -The cycle to work scheme enables you to buy a bicycle at a discounted rate.
- DBS – As this role required you to have an enhanced DBS carried out, we will cover this cost.

After 12 months service you’ll also be eligible for our Medicash scheme which covers a wide range of medical, health and wellbeing expenses (Including immediate access to a GP!). You’ll get life assurance paid at x2 your annual salary, and even more high street discounts.

Please note that as part of our safer recruitment processes, successful applicants will be subject to pre-employment checks including an enhanced disclosure and barring service (DBS) check, and online and social media checks, and reference validation.

At Phoenix Learning and Care, we pride ourselves on our diverse workforce, and ensuring we have an inclusive environment for all our team members. We remain committed to ensuring our teams can bring their true selves to work without risk or fear of discrimination.