Work With Us
We're a small, specialist independent SEN school in Carrington with animal-assisted learning at the heart of what we do. If you're passionate about supporting young people aged 11–18 to thrive, we'd love to hear from you.
Specialist SEN Setting
Make a genuine difference in a small school built around the needs of every young person.
Animal-Assisted Learning
Work alongside our horses, dogs and small animals in a unique therapeutic curriculum.
Supportive Team
Join a close-knit, dedicated staff team where your contribution is valued every day.
Current Vacancies
We’re growing, and we have new roles for people who want to make a genuine difference. Click through to read the full job description and apply on TES — if an advert won’t open on your phone, please try a laptop or desktop computer.
English Teacher
Help our students build confidence in reading, writing and communication, teaching English across Key Stages 3 and 4 (and Post-16 where appropriate) — applications without QTS will be considered. Full-time, permanent, £30,000–£45,000 per year, starting January 2027 — apply by 23 October 2026.
View Job & Apply on TESTeaching Assistant
Support our students in lessons, individually and in small groups, in our unique farm-based SEN setting — SEND experience is a bonus, but the right values and commitment count too. Full-time, permanent, £24,413–£27,694 per year, starting October 2026 — apply by 16 October 2026.
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We'd still love to hear from you. If you're passionate about specialist SEN education and animal-assisted learning, drop us a line and we'll keep your details on file for any future openings.
Changing Lives Independent School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people, and we expect all staff to share this commitment. All appointments are subject to satisfactory references and an enhanced DBS check.