Current Vacancies
Role: SEN Teacher
Salary: £35,400 - £40,500
Location: N/A
Contract Type: Full Time
Closing Date: 01/05/2026
Interviews: N/A
Job Advert
About the Role
ALP Pierview Academy is seeking a dedicated and experienced SEN Teacher to join our team. The successful candidate will lead the teaching of learners who, for various reasons, do not access mainstream education and have single or multiple special educational needs (SEN).
You will deliver engaging, personalised lessons to learners one-to-one and in small groups, support other teachers, and contribute to tracking learner progress. The role may involve teaching across the school’s age range of 11–25 years.
This is a fantastic opportunity for an enthusiastic professional to make a real difference to learners’ educational experiences while working in a supportive and inclusive environment.
Key Responsibilities
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Plan and deliver a personalised curriculum for SEN learners who have struggled in mainstream settings.
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Work alongside the Senior Management Team to create schemes of work and resources suitable for SEN learners.
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Support and line-manage teachers and staff working with SEN learners.
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Lead small group work and coordinate Teaching Assistants or Learning Support Assistants effectively.
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Deliver subject-specialist lessons while also teaching a variety of subjects using SEN-specific strategies.
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Implement behaviour management strategies in line with school policies.
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Monitor and assess pupil progress, providing feedback to colleagues, learners, and management.
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Promote positive values, attitudes, and behaviour in pupils, supporting inclusion and engagement.
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Contribute to the school’s ‘Communication Commitment’ initiative and wider educational development.
Person Specification
Essential
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Qualified Teacher Status (QTS) or Qualified Teacher Learning and Skills (QTLS)
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Experience working with SEN learners, including social, emotional, and mental health difficulties
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Knowledge of special educational needs and disabilities (SEND) and the SEND Code of Practice
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Ability to plan and teach effectively using a variety of strategies
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Excellent interpersonal skills with adults and children
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Strong organisational, planning, and time-management skills
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Empathetic, flexible, and committed to raising student achievement
Desirable
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Experience leading or coordinating a team
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Additional qualifications in SEN, speech, language, communication, or behaviour management
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Experience teaching the national or functional skills curriculum
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Knowledge of ICT to enhance learning and lesson delivery
Why Work With Us?
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A supportive, collaborative, and inclusive environment
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Opportunities to lead, mentor, and develop other staff members
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Access to professional development and training programs
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Chance to make a real impact on learners who need it most
Please note: ALP Schools reserves the right to close this vacancy early if a suitable candidate is found.
ALP Schools is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. This post is subject to an Enhanced DBS check.
Role: Teaching Assistant
Salary: £21,900 - £26,000
Location: N/A
Contract Type: Permanent
Closing Date: 01/05/2026
Interviews: N/A
Job Advert
Do you have a passion for supporting learners with special educational needs?
We are excited to offer a fantastic opportunity for a Learning Support Assistant to join ALP Schools at our Pierview Academy campus.
About the Role
As a Learning Support Assistant, you will play a key role in supporting learners with a range of learning difficulties and disabilities. Working both one-to-one and in small groups, you will help students engage positively in their learning and development.
You may work with secondary or Post-16 learners, helping them to build good attendance, positive relationships, and a supportive routine, while fostering trust and respect within the school environment. You will also contribute to teaching and learning throughout the school.
Benefits
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Company pension
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Sick pay
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Access to BUPA Cash Plan Scheme
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Annual well-being initiatives
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Termly perks
Additional Information
This is a full-time, permanent, term-time only role (39 or 40 weeks per year). An enhanced DBS check is required.
Essential Criteria
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Strong understanding of special educational needs and disabilities
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Experience working with individuals with challenging behaviour, complex needs, or disabilities
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Ability to plan and deliver support using a range of strategies
Desirable Criteria
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Education to A-Level or equivalent and above
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Full UK driving licence
About the Company
Pierview Academy is an Ofsted-registered school for up to 30 learners, offering small class sizes from one-to-one support to groups of up to six. Our vision is to empower success through holistic, individualised learning.
ALP Schools support learners with Education, Health and Care Plans, including those on the autistic spectrum or with other special educational needs and challenging behaviour. We provide structured, flexible, and needs-led approaches for young people across primary, secondary, and Post-16 phases, helping them overcome barriers to learning.
Job Types
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Full-time
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Permanent
Experience (Preferred)
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1 year in special education
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1 year in a classroom environment
Work Authorisation
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Must be authorised to work in the United Kingdom
Please note: ALP Schools reserves the right to close this vacancy early if a suitable candidate is found
Information about the federation
Empowering Success Through Holistic and Individualised Learning ALP Schools are a chain of Independent Special Needs Schools.
Each of our schools is Ofsted registered and cater for young people who have struggled in mainstream education due to their special educational needs.
Our unique selling point is that we offer small classes or one to one learning where the curriculum is tailored to the needs of the individual. We also recognise the importance of building routines, relationships, respect and trust in order to achieve successful teaching and learning.
Information about the federation
Empowering Success Through Holistic and Individualised Learning ALP Schools are a chain of Independent Special Needs Schools.
Each of our schools is Ofsted registered and cater for young people who have struggled in mainstream education due to their special educational needs.
Our unique selling point is that we offer small classes or one to one learning where the curriculum is tailored to the needs of the individual. We also recognise the importance of building routines, relationships, respect and trust in order to achieve successful teaching and learning.
Role: Assistant Headteacher
Salary: £44,500 - £53,000
Location: N/A
Contract Type: Full Time
Closing Date: 01/05/2026
Interviews: N/A
Job Advert
Parkview Academy is seeking a dynamic and committed Assistant Head Teacher to join our independent school supporting up to 40 learners with special educational needs and challenging behaviour. The successful candidate will deputise for the Head Teacher when required and provide professional leadership to ensure high-quality education and improved standards of learning and achievement. You will guide and support teachers, tutors, LSAs, and other staff to ensure successful teaching and learning in line with the school’s Curriculum Policy.
Key Responsibilities
The Assistant Head Teacher will lead, manage, and develop staff to deliver effective educational and social programmes, support and develop the curriculum, schemes of work, and lesson plans, and create a safe, productive, and engaging learning environment. You will participate in staff appraisals, meetings, and training sessions, support learners’ personal and social development, and maintain accurate records, including Individual Education Plans, risk assessments, and learner progress. Effective communication with parents, carers, and external professionals is essential. You will also deliver and support teaching and learning both on-site and off-site, conduct teacher observations, learning walks, monitor learner progress, and promote inclusion, equality, and positive behaviour strategies.
Requirements
Applicants should have Qualified Teacher Status (or be working towards it), experience in special educational needs provision and leadership, a strong understanding of SEND frameworks and statutory requirements, excellent communication and interpersonal skills, and the ability to plan, monitor, and evaluate teaching and learning effectively. A commitment to professional development and continuous learning is essential.
Why Join Us?
Parkview Academy is dedicated to creating an inclusive, supportive, and inspiring environment for both learners and staff. You will work with a passionate team, shaping the futures of our students and making a real impact in their lives.
This post may require occasional work outside normal hours, and attendance at training, conferences, and meetings may be required. An enhanced DBS check is necessary.
Parkview Academy is committed to equality and diversity in employment and welcomes applications from all suitably qualified candidates.
Information about the federation
Empowering Success Through Holistic and Individualised Learning ALP Schools are a chain of Independent Special Needs Schools.
Each of our schools is Ofsted registered and cater for young people who have struggled in mainstream education due to their special educational needs.
Our unique selling point is that we offer small classes or one to one learning where the curriculum is tailored to the needs of the individual. We also recognise the importance of building routines, relationships, respect and trust in order to achieve successful teaching and learning.