SEN Early Years Teacher (Primary)

About this Role

Embark on a rewarding journey with Capella House school, a unique and innovative special school shaping the future of education for pupils aged 4 to 16 with Speech, Language, and Communication Needs (SLCN). Capella House is not just a school; it's a forward-thinking community.

About Us

Capella House is part of Helix Learning Trust. Helix Learning Trust brings together five mainstream schools and three specialist schools serving children and young people aged 4 to 19 across the Royal Borough of Kingston upon Thames and the London Borough of Richmond upon Thames. Our family of schools includes three nursery and primary schools, two secondary schools, a joint sixth form, and three special schools, alongside five Specialist Resource Provisions within our mainstream settings. Working collaboratively as one trust, we share expertise, resources and ambition to ensure every child and young person receives an exceptional education and is prepared for a world of opportunity.

Capella House stands out for its unique approach to education. Our classes, with a maximum of 8 pupils, are supported by dedicated teachers, HLTAs, TAs, and our own team of speech, occupational therapists and assistants. We take pride in our inclusive and motivating teaching, delivering a bespoke curriculum adapted from the National Curriculum, supported by regular interventions. All our KS4 pupils have opportunities to access a range of qualifications, including Entry Level, Functional skills and GCSE.

Who We're Looking For

We are seeking an enthusiastic, creative, and committed teacher to join our Primary Team.

Candidates must possess excellent communication skills, be fast learners, and have the ability to work as part of a highly skilled multidisciplinary team. Whether you bring experience from mainstream education with a demonstrable interest in Special Educational Needs (SEN) or from a special education background, we encourage you to apply.

What Sets Us Apart

Capella House offers a warm, nurturing, and therapeutic environment for our pupils, which is also reflected in our dedicated staff team. Fully supported by the senior leadership team, you'll find our outstanding staff and students make us a great place to work. Joining us means working with our amazing pupils, benefiting from our extensive CPD program and a generous PPA allowance, and promoting a healthy work/life balance.

Closing date for applications: Midnight 14th October 2026

Shortlisting: 15th & 16th October 2026

Interviews (planned) :Wednesday 21st October 2026

Salary : UQ1-MPS6 + SEN Allowance (Outer London) - Unqualified scales apply to unqualified applicants, while the main pay scales apply to qualified teachers.

Capella House School and Helix Learning Trust are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults and expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. The successful applicant will be required to undertake an enhanced DBS check with a check of the DBS barred list.

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