Job Summary
Lift Columbus is seeking a dedicated and creative SEN Teacher to join its highly skilled and passionate team. This role offers the opportunity to work with pupils aged 3–19 with PMLD, SLD, and ASD in a truly inclusive and nurturing environment.
- Employer: Lift Columbus
- Job Title: SEN Teacher
- Location: United Kingdom
- Salary: £32,916 – £51,048 per annum
- Job Type: Full-time & Part-time
- Closing Date: 25 November 2025 at 12:10 pm
About Lift Columbus
Lift Columbus is a thriving special school and college based across two campuses in Chelmsford, providing education for pupils with a range of complex learning needs including PMLD, SLD, and ASD.
Each pupil has an individualised Education, Health and Care Plan (EHCP), and staff collaborate closely with therapists, medical teams, and families to ensure every young person reaches their full potential.
Facilities include:
Hydrotherapy pools and sensory integration rooms
Fully accessible outdoor spaces
Specialist therapy and learning areas
About Lift Schools
Lift Schools is a diverse and inclusive network of 57 schools with a mission to provide an excellent education to every child in every classroom, every day. The organisation supports its staff with exceptional leadership, training, and opportunities for professional development.
Benefits and Opportunities:
Access to a wide range of training and development programmes
Innovative Instructional Excellence Program through partnership with One World
Comprehensive CPD opportunities, including Ambition Institute’s Early Career and NPQ offerings
Generous pension, healthcare, and financial support benefits
Lifestyle perks such as gym membership discounts, travel deals, and electric vehicle incentives
Lift Schools reserves the right to close the vacancy early should they receive a high volume of applications.
What Lift Columbus Offers
A supportive team of leaders, teachers, and support staff dedicated to outstanding SEND education
A comprehensive induction programme with mentoring and tailored CPD
Specialist facilities promoting sensory learning, communication, and physical development
Collaboration opportunities with other schools within Lift Schools Trust, including Pioneer Special School in Basildon
Streamlined assessment systems (MAPP and the Engagement Model) that reduce workload and focus on meaningful progress
A culture of well-being, professional growth, and collaboration
Candidate Requirements
Lift Columbus is looking for someone who is:
Passionate about high-quality teaching for pupils with PMLD, SLD, and ASD
Skilled in creating sensory and communication-rich learning experiences
Collaborative, flexible, and reflective in teaching practice
Committed to inclusion and improving the lives of children and young people
Whether you are an experienced SEND teacher or a mainstream practitioner ready to specialise, this opportunity welcomes your application.
About Lift Columbus (Background)
Lift Columbus has a rich history in specialist education in Chelmsford. Originally formed through the merger of Woodlands School (supporting PMLD and CLD learners) and Hayward School (supporting MLD and autism), the schools federated in 2005 and officially amalgamated in 2009 to become Columbus School and College, now part of Lift Schools.
Today, the school provides education for children and young people aged 3–19, offering:
Specialist classrooms and therapy spaces for sensory and physical needs
Vocational learning pathways for life beyond school
A sixth form provision supporting further study and employment readiness
The school’s curriculum focuses on communication, independence, social interaction, and life skills, ensuring every learner is supported from early years through to adulthood.
Safeguarding and Compliance
Lift Schools is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of pupils. All staff and volunteers are expected to share this commitment.
Recruitment Process:
In line with Keeping Children Safe in Education guidance
Online checks for shortlisted candidates
All offers subject to an Enhanced DBS check, references, and (where applicable) a prohibition from teaching check
Lift Schools embraces diversity, promotes equality of opportunity, and encourages job share, part-time, and flexible working. The organisation is a Disability Confident Employer and offers a guaranteed interview scheme for candidates with disabilities who meet the minimum selection criteria.
Additional Requirements:
Candidates must undergo a full Enhanced DBS check
Must be eligible to work in the UK
Skilled Worker visas can be sponsored
How to Apply
Interested candidates can visit the official website for more information — [click here to apply now].