CLASS TEACHER (SEN / SEMH)

About UP Unlocking Potential deliver high performing therapeutic programmes and education provision for children and young people with SEMH needs. We work in collaboration with families, communities, and other partners to ensure that children and young people access the interventions they need to thrive. Mission We work collaboratively with communities to enable children and young people with social, emotional, and mental health needs to unlock their full potential Values Trust We build trust by being honest, transparent, and accountable in the way we work with children and young people, staff, and partners and by providing services and programmes whose outcomes are measurable and evidenced based. Collaborative Relationships are at the heart of our work. We prioritise communication and collaboration with partners, families, and communities, believing that by working together we create more effective and holistic outcomes for children and young people. Empowering We co-create opportunities for our children, young people, parents/carers and staff to actively participate in decision-making that influences change. We promote the voices of children and young people in our organisation and the wider community. Nurturing We provide a nurturing approach based on safety and space for creativity, exploration, and growth. We support and care for our children, young people, and staff to realise their potential. Impact We are committed to measuring our impact through a data driven method to develop our programmes and make a greater difference to the lives of children, young people, and their parents and carers. Our School The Corner School is a Special Educational Needs school, graded good by Ofsted in February 2022, and run by the charity Unlocking Potential. We believe that every child can learn and enjoy a fulfilling school life, regardless of their social and emotional needs. We accommodate children across key stage 1 and 2 and limit our class sizes because we recognise that small and one-to-one work with teachers is crucial to the academic development of our children, and have 1:1 and 2:1 ratios in place to meet the needs of our learners. Our therapeutic approach is woven throughout all aspects of the school, all staff are trained and supported to have a therapeutic disposition, informed by training in attachment and trauma-responsive approaches. Our dedicated team of Teachers, Teaching Assistants and Therapists work together to develop personalised, dynamic support for each learner enabling them to grow in their own unique way. We offer a safe and nurturing environment and the stability needed to develop their self-esteem, resilience and enable them to learn. To find out more about our work please visit: and Role Overview The Class Teacher will play a key role in our small school community, this is an exciting opportunity to have a meaningful impact on the lives of children with SEMH / SEN needs. You will be working with a KS2 class, but with children who are learning at KS1 level. You will have a commitment to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, be resilient in working with special needs children and be passionate about helping our children achieve their full potential. This is a fantastic opportunity for a teacher wanting to take an active role in developing trauma aware teaching, positive education and wellbeing practices. Main Purpose of the role Be responsible and accountable for achieving the highest possible standards in work and conduct Be responsible for the learning and achievement of all children in the class, ensuring equality of opportunity for all Treat pupils with dignity, building relationships rooted in mutual respect, and always observing proper boundaries appropriate to a teacher’s professional position Work proactively and effectively in collaboration and partnership with children, parents/carers, governors, trustees, other staff, and external agencies in the best interests of the children Act within, the statutory frameworks, which set out their professional duties and responsibilities and in line with the duties outlined in the Teacher Standards (2012) Provide effective management for Teaching Assistants, with support from the Headteacher Take responsibility for promoting and safeguarding the welfare of children within the school Please see the full Candidate Pack for further information. Hours: Full Time. Monday-Friday, 8:30am - 4:30pm (+1 hour twilight session on a Monday to enable a 2 week October half-term) Contract: Permanent Location : The Corner School, Brent, Wembley, London Salary : Inner London pay scale (£36,745 (M1) to £44,615 (M5) ) + a £4,000 internal SEN allowance to reflect our setting. UPS candidates considered. Benefits: A wide range of employee benefits ( e.g. TPS, Income Protection, Life Assurance x3 basic salary, Health Cash Plan, EAP etc.) Please see the Candidate Pack for further information regarding the responsibilities of this role and the Person Specification. Interview date: Interviews will be arranged as applications are received and shortlisted How to Apply : Please make your application by submitting an application form along with a supporting statement (max 2 A4 pages) which clearly demonstrates your suitability for the role and how you meet the key criteria set out within the person specification criteria (we will be reviewing shortlisted candidates closely against the person specification) Safeguarding: The Corner School has rigorous Safeguarding Children Procedures and is committed to the welfare of children. We expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. It's a criminal offence for a person to work with a group from which they have been barred from working. All roles are subject to safer recruitment checks including (but not limited to) online checks, references, medical checks, and an Enhanced Disclosure with Barred list check from the Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS). EDI : Our team is diverse and everyone is welcome. Our children and families and staff come from a wide range of backgrounds and we value the unique contribution that each individual can bring to UP. We strongly believe that a diverse and inclusive team is vital to our work, and we welcome applications from all sectors of the community. For further information, or if you require any reasonable adjustments at any stage of the application process, please contact: If you would like to make a speculative application to be considered for relevant future opportunities, please contact: ... For information on our safeguarding and safer recruitment policies please visit: and