ARP Teacher - Infant School | High Wycombe

Dunbar Education; High Wycombe; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 35,000; Part time

Job description

ARP Teacher - Infant School | High Wycombe
Location: High Wycombe
Contract Type: Permanent
Working Pattern: Part-time (0.4) - 13 hours per week | Term time only
Salary: MPS/UPS, dependent on experience

We are proud to be recruiting on behalf of a wonderful Infant School in High Wycombe, home to the only Infant School Additionally Resourced Provision (ARP) in the county. The school was recently praised by Ofsted (October 2024) as a "highly inclusive school", with a strong, forward-thinking approach to supporting pupils with Special Educational Needs.

This is a rare and exciting opportunity for an experienced and passionate ARP Teacher to join a truly inclusive and nurturing school community. You'll be part of a supportive, solution-focused team that values creativity, therapeutic practice, and holistic education.

About the Role

This is a job-share role within a specialist ARP setting, supporting up to 9 pupils with Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) and Speech, Language and Communication Needs. You'll work as part of a close-knit and experienced team under the guidance of the Lead ARP Teacher (0.6) and the Assistant Head for Inclusion.

• You'll help deliver a bespoke curriculum tailored to individual needs.
• Pupils benefit from a dedicated sensory room, a safe outdoor space, and access to wider school facilities including an outstanding Forest School.
• You'll be at the heart of a school that prioritises emotional well-being, communication, and inclusive learning.

About You

We're looking for an experienced, resilient, and compassionate educator who thrives in a collaborative environment and is deeply committed to inclusive education.

You will have:

• Proven experience teaching pupils with SEND, especially ASD and SLCN.
• Strong knowledge of EYFS and KS1 curriculum.
• Familiarity with specialist communication tools such as Makaton or PECS.
• A creative, flexible, and trauma-informed approach to teaching.
• The ability to build strong relationships with children, families, and external agencies.
• A passion for empowering children with additional needs to achieve their full potential.

Why Join This School?

• A nurturing, values-driven environment (Kindness, Respect, Honesty).
• Excellent CPD and progression opportunities within a coaching culture.
• A brand-new sensory room and access to therapeutic resources.
• Strong partnerships with local SEND teams and federated leadership.
• A committed and friendly ARP team that works collaboratively.

Ready to bring your expertise to a truly special setting? Apply now and be part of a school that puts inclusion at the heart of everything they do.

Dunbar Education is committed to the highest standards of safeguarding to ensure the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff to share this commitment. To adhere to safer recruitment procedures and guidelines, all registrations will be required to fill out our application form to receive work. This will be subject to pre-employment checks including an enhanced DBS disclosure and satisfactory references. Dunbar Education is an equal opportunities employer and recognises the value of and seeks to achieve a diverse workforce in schools. We welcome applications from all backgrounds. Dunbar Education is a member of ASPCo compliance plus; for more information please refer to our recruitment & selection policy statement.