SEN Teacher

Teacher – Aurora Group, Wolverhampton

Inspiring environments. Life‑changing impact. A team that believes in every child.

Contract: Full Time, Permanent.  Pay:  M1-UPS2 depending on skills and experience

Close date: 25th Feb at 5pm.        Interview date:  2nd March 

The Aurora Group is a forward‑thinking provider of education and care for children, young people and adults with special educational needs and disabilities. As part of our continued growth, we opened a brand‑new Primary and Secondary ASC/SEMH school in Wolverhampton last year, offering an exceptional learning environment for up to 80 students aged 5–19.

We are now looking for a passionate and dedicated Teacher to join our expanding team.

Why join us?

Our newly redeveloped school building has been designed to provide a calm, nurturing and engaging space where students can thrive. With specialist facilities and a supportive, skilled team, we are committed to giving every young person the confidence, tools and opportunities to achieve their full potential.

Our Headteacher is seeking fun, enthusiastic and driven staff who share her vision for a positive, inclusive and aspirational school culture. You’ll be joining a workplace where:

• Support and collaboration are at the heart of everything we do
• Staff wellbeing and professional growth are genuinely prioritised
• Creativity, individuality and new ideas are welcomed
• Career development opportunities grow alongside the school and the wider Aurora Group

This is an exciting chance to join our school team and make a meaningful difference to some of the most vulnerable children and young people in our community.

The Role

As a Class Teacher, you will deliver high‑quality, engaging and differentiated learning experiences across a broad and balanced curriculum. You will:

• Plan and deliver lessons in line with DfE guidance and school policies
• Lead the day‑to‑day running of your class
• Support, guide and supervise Teaching Assistants and HLTA colleagues, contributing to their professional development
• Ensure safeguarding, equality and wellbeing remain central to your practice
• Monitor and respond to pupils’ academic, social, emotional and personal care needs, working closely with internal teams and external professionals

Key Responsibilities

• Deliver the curriculum through well‑structured, stimulating and accessible lessons
• Adapt teaching to meet a wide range of abilities, communication needs and learning styles
• Work closely with the Headteacher and leadership team to uphold the school’s vision, ethos and aims
• Promote students’ spiritual, moral, social, cultural, mental and physical development
• Monitor and evaluate teaching and learning, using data and benchmarks to drive improvement
• Identify and address under‑performance, implementing effective strategies for progress
• Build strong, positive relationships with students, families, colleagues and external agencies

As a growing school, duties may vary — flexibility and teamwork are essential.

Skills & Experience

• Qualified Teacher Status (QTS)
• Strong understanding of adapting the curriculum for pupils with SEN
• Experience working with young people with ASD
• Clear understanding of safeguarding and child protection
• Ability to build nurturing, trusting relationships with students
• Experience supporting learners with anxiety and diverse approaches to learning
• Knowledge of visual and structured teaching strategies to engage reluctant learners
• Creativity, flexibility and a positive, solution‑focused mindset

🌟 What’s on Offer at Aurora?

We believe in supporting you as much as we support the children and young people in our care. Here’s a snapshot of the fantastic benefits waiting for you:

📚 Grow with Us – Training & Development

Learning never stops at Aurora! We offer a wide range of training programmes and career development opportunities to help you build your skills and reach your goals.

💸 Save Money on Everyday Essentials

With the rising cost of living, our Perkbox app helps you stretch your money further:

• Discounts on groceries, phone plans, internet, dining out, gym memberships & more
• Access to our Cycle to Work and Car Scheme

📱 Access Wagestream – a financial wellbeing app that helps you track earnings, save, get expert money advice, and even access part of your pay early when needed

💰 Competitive Pay & Reward

We regularly benchmark our pay and benefits to stay ahead of the curve. You’ll enjoy:

• Enhanced Annual Leave
• Company Sick Pay
• Enhanced Pension
• Life Assurance

🩺 24/7 GP Access – For You & Your Household

Need a doctor? No problem. Book a phone or video appointment anytime, day or night. This service covers everyone in your household.

🦷 UK Health Cash Plan

Cover everyday healthcare costs like dental and optician bills. You and your children are included in the scheme, and you can upgrade to add your partner too!

🧠 Employee Assistance Programme

Your wellbeing matters. Get confidential support on a wide range of issues, including:

• Freephone counselling (available 24/7)
• Online tools and resources

👯‍♀️ Refer a Friend – Earn £1,000!

Know someone who’d be a great fit? Refer them and get rewarded!
(*Terms apply)

How to apply?

Please complete an online application form in full, remembering to include all employment and education details.  If you need any assistance or would like any more information please contact Karen in the Aurora Group Recruitment Team at karen.barnfield@the-aurora-group.com

Successful applicants will be subject to pre-employment safeguarding checks including an enhanced disclosure and barring service (DBS) check.

The post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 and the Aurora Group is therefore permitted to ask job applicants to declare all convictions and cautions (including those which are "spent" unless they are "protected" under the DBS filtering rules) in order to assess their suitability to work with children.

The Aurora Group is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of the children and young adults in our care and is a disability confident and equal opportunities employer.

This advert could be taken down at any point in time without prior notice if the position is filled. 

Please note that candidates that are shortlisted might be subject to an online search.