SEND Teacher at St George's Primary School

Closing date Friday 6^th February 2026 - midday

Interviews Wednesday 11^th February 2026

SEND Teacher (M1-M6)

Part-time (0.5), five mornings a week. Start as soon as possible. Fixed Term contract until 31st August 2027

St George’s Primary School is proud to provide an excellent, inclusive education that develops the whole child.  We embrace, respect and value our community and its heritage. Our aim is to prepare ambitious learners who are ready to progress into the wider world.

We are seeking to appoint an experienced, compassionate and highly dedicated teacher who has a passion for enhancing learning experiences for all children. We are looking to appoint a teacher to work in our Ammonite Class with a dedicated team, teaching a smaller group of SEND children,

The successful candidate must have experience of working across EYFS and KS1. The successful candidate must provide high-quality teaching and learning experiences for pupils with Special Educational Needs and Disabilities (SEND), ensuring that each child reaches their full potential in a safe, inclusive, and supportive environment. 

We are looking to appoint a teacher who is:

• An inspirational and motivated teacher.
• An excellent classroom practitioner with a passion for teaching and learning.
• Able to plan effectively to meet the needs of all groups of pupils.
• Is able to assess children’s work accurately.
• A team player with vision and creativity who is able to motivate staff and pupils.
• A person, who strives for excellence, has high expectations and enjoys school life.
• Committed to each child to progress through creative and innovative teaching methods.

 Responsibilities:

• Plan, deliver, and assess high-quality adapted lessons tailored to individual needs of SEND pupils.
• Develop and implement Individual Education Plans (IEPs) and monitor progress.
• Work collaboratively with teaching assistants, therapists, and other professionals to support pupils’ learning and well-being.
• Create a positive, inclusive classroom environment that promotes independence and confidence.
• Use a range of strategies and resources to support pupils with diverse needs, including those with autism, ADHD, speech and language difficulties, and physical disabilities.
• Maintain accurate records of pupil progress and communicate effectively with parents/carers.
• Ensure compliance with safeguarding policies and statutory SEND requirements.
• Liaise with class teachers; providing support and feedback on pupil progress
• Assess against the Engagement Model, EYFS and National Curriculum.

The successful candidate will need to demonstrate the following:

Essential skills:

• Qualified Teacher Status (QTS) or equivalent.
• Experience working with children with SEND in a school setting.
• Strong understanding of SEND Code of Practice and inclusive teaching strategies.
• Excellent communication and teamwork skills.
• Patience, empathy, and a commitment to supporting every child’s development.

 Desirable skills:

• Additional SEND qualifications.
• Experience with assistive technology and alternative communication methods.

We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people; this is a commitment which we expect all staff and volunteers to share. The successful candidate will be required to have a Disclosure and Barring Service check in line with the Governments safer recruitment guidelines.

The pro rata salary shown is based on the number of hours and weeks worked and includes appropriate paid annual leave and bank holiday entitlements.

The salary quoted is the annual salary for the position at the time of advert. The salary will be paid in equal monthly instalments and will be adjusted at the start of employment and again if leaving part way through the school year to ensure the correct salary is received for the work completed in an academic year.

This role is UK based and your Right to Work will need to be established as part of the appointment process.

This post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (ROA) 1974. The amendments to the ROA 1974 (Exceptions Order 1975, (2013 and 2020)) provide that when applying for certain jobs and activities, certain spent convictions and cautions are ‘protected’, so they do not need to be disclosed to employers, and if they are disclosed, employers cannot take them into account. The MOJ’s guidance on the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 and the Exceptions Order 1975, provides information about which convictions must be declared during job applications and related exceptions and further information about filtering offences can be found in the DBS filtering guide.

Keeping Children Safe in Education

St George's Primary School will conduct online searches of shortlisted candidates. This check will be part of a safeguarding check, and the search will purely be based on whether an individual is suitable to work with children. All aspects of social media and internet searches will be conducted. As care must be taken to avoid unconscious bias and any risk of discrimination, a person who will not on the appointment panel will conduct the searches and will only share information if and when findings are relevant and of concern.

We can offer you:

• Children who are motivated and eager to learn.
• Excellent, inclusive environment that support and challenge learning.
• The opportunity to work as part of a committed, friendly, motivated and professional team.
• A positive, supportive community of staff, governors and parents and carers.
• Relevant CPD to fulfil the role.