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SOC 2316 (92% match) is an eligible occupation, and Riverside Bridge School is a licensed sponsor. That is our reading of the rules. Whether they issue a Certificate of Sponsorship is still their call.
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What each route needs for this job
| Occupation code | New entrant 70% of going rate | STEM PhD 80% of going rate | Relevant PhD 90% of going rate | Standard rate 100% of going rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
2316 Special and additional needs education teaching professionals Most likely code | £25,000 | £25,000 | £25,000 | £25,000 |
2313 Secondary education teaching professionals Also possible | £25,000 | £25,000 | £25,000 | £25,000 |
We use the lowest threshold across the plausible codes. Likelihood is Possible at most when the pay clears only a lower rate, or only under a less likely code. How the Home Office picks the code
About the role
Inner London MPS/UPS + SEN Allowance | ECTs Welcome
Please note: This vacancy is currently for a teaching position within Key Stage 4 (KS4), however teachers are appointed to work across the school in any age group.
As a member of the teaching team, the successful candidate may be required to teach across different key stages or curriculum pathways in response to the school's needs.
Applications and personal statements must reflect the requirements the job description provided.
About Riverside Bridge SchoolRiverside Bridge School is a specialist school in the London Borough of Barking and Dagenham, providing education for pupils aged 4-18 with complex special educational needs and disabilities, including autism, severe learning difficulties and profound and multiple learning difficulties.
Our vision is to Inspire, Empower, Achieve, with communication, independence and meaningful progress at the heart of everything we do.
Our personalised Flow curriculum provides four learning pathways, from pre-formal exploratory learning through to formal education. Our five curriculum drivers — Sense of Self, Community, Culture, Wonder and Future — ensure that learning is purposeful, engaging and relevant to pupils' lives.
Through our BridgeWorks Structured Teaching framework, we establish consistent, accessible and communication-rich learning environments that support understanding, participation and independence.
About the roleWe are seeking a committed, adaptable and reflective teacher to join our specialist teaching team.
The successful candidate will be responsible for planning, delivering and assessing high-quality, personalised learning experiences that respond to pupils' individual needs, developmental starting points and Education, Health and Care Plan (EHCP) outcomes.
The current KS4 position provides an opportunity to support young people in developing their communication, functional literacy and numeracy, independence, social understanding and practical life skills, with a strong emphasis on Preparing for Adulthood
Key responsibilities include:
Planning and delivering personalised teaching aligned with our Flow curriculum and individual EHCP outcomes.
Implementing BridgeWorks Structured Teaching, including visual schedules, work systems, structured learning environments and communication-rich approaches.
Leading and coordinating a classroom team of co-educators, ensuring effective deployment and consistent support for pupils.
Developing pupils' communication through Total Communication, Makaton, symbols, objects of reference and appropriate communication systems.
Embedding functional literacy, numeracy, independence and practical life skills throughout the curriculum.
Supporting Preparing for Adulthood outcomes, including employment-related learning, independent living, community inclusion and health.
Working collaboratively with commissioned therapists and specialist professionals to implement agreed therapeutic strategies throughout the school day.
Monitoring and evidencing pupil progress, setting individual targets and contributing to EHCP annual reviews.
Maintaining high standards of safeguarding, pupil welfare, supervision and safe classroom practice.
Working in partnership with families, colleagues and external professionals to secure the best possible outcomes for pupils.
We welcome applications from experienced teachers and Early Career Teachers who demonstrate high expectations, a commitment to inclusive education and a willingness to develop specialist teaching expertise.
Candidates should demonstrate strong classroom organisation, effective communication, the ability to lead and work collaboratively with others, and an understanding of how personalised teaching supports pupils with complex learning needs.
Previous experience in a special school is desirable but not essential.
At Riverside Bridge School, teachers benefit from high levels of classroom support, typically five adults working with ten pupils, alongside access to commissioned therapists and multidisciplinary professionals.
We provide specialist professional development, structured coaching and training in approaches including BridgeWorks, Total Communication, Makaton, SCERTS-informed practice, Intensive Interaction and TEACCH-informed strategies.
Our collaborative approach enables teachers to develop their professional expertise while making a meaningful difference to pupils' learning, communication and independence.
Join our teamWe encourage prospective candidates to visit Riverside Bridge School to experience our specialist provision and meet our staff and pupils.
School visits: [email protected]
Applications: [email protected]
Riverside Bridge School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. The successful candidate will be subject to safer recruitment checks, including an enhanced DBS check with a children's barred-list check.
Inspiring communication, empowering independence, achieving brighter futures.
This description is the source posting as it read when we added it. We are not affiliated with Riverside Bridge School, so check their own site for the current details.
Where this offer sits in the market
Special and additional needs education teaching professionals (SOC 2316) · UK · ONS ASHE 2025 · basic pay · ~34k in sample- Middle half £38,480–54,548
- Median £48,932
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