Job Description

SEND Teacher

Location: Old Windebrowe School, Keswick, Cumbria

Start Date: January 2027

Old Winderbrowe School is seeking an experienced and passionate SEN Teacher to join our founding team. Situated in the picturesque town of Keswick, our new school will cater to children with specific learning needs, including Autism, Learning Disabilities, and associated complex needs.

This is a unique opportunity to help shape a brand-new school and make a lasting impact on the lives of children and young people.

What We’re Looking For

We are seeking an inspirational and enthusiastic qualified teacher who:

• Due to the needs of our students, primary or early years experience would be desirable
• Has high expectations and a commitment to delivering the best possible education for all students
• Is an excellent classroom practitioner with the ability to create innovative and engaging learning experiences
• Can adapt teaching methods to ensure all students are challenged and supported with functional, developmentally appropriate targets
• Is flexible, dynamic, well-organised, and reflective in their practice
• Has experience supporting children and young people with Autism, Learning Disabilities, and complex needs, including those who may be looked after
• Works well as part of a team and can inspire and support colleagues

What You’ll Receive

We are committed to supporting our staff with:

• Tailored training opportunities to help you grow in your role
• Personalised coaching and support from school leaders
• Collaboration with a well-established care and residential team in Cumbria

Company Benefits

• Free access to 5 holiday caravans across the UK
• Funded DBS check
• Refer-a-friend scheme: £500 bonus per referral or £1,000 for a qualified referral
• Free, confidential employee assistance programme and app
• Access to and reimbursement for the Blue Light Card scheme
• Bike-to-work scheme
• Workplace pension and sick pay
• Access to our Training Hub with over 800 CPD-accredited, care-sector-specific online courses

Additional Information

You will be joining a small, supportive team and will receive high-quality training and development.

This is a full-time position starting in September 2026.

We generally follow the Cumbria term dates, although our five INSET days may vary.

The successful applicant will be required to adhere to our Safeguarding and Child Protection Policy.

To learn more about us or to apply, please visit our website: https://www.newreflexions.co.uk/education.html

or https://www.reflexionseducation.org.uk/

We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and we expect all employees and volunteers to share this commitment. Therefore, as this post of teaching assistant is a regulated activity and/or on a regulated site the successful candidate will be subject to an enhanced DBS check and our safer recruitment process. If you have any questions regarding this, please highlight these in your application.

New Reflexions 'where every child matters' are one of the leading organisations for providing specialist services across the UK.