Bespoke Provision Lead

Shorefields; Grays; Hybrid; GBP 24,000 - 27,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Westfield Health Insurance

Cycle to work Scheme

Long service awards

State of the art facilities

Paid 'My Day'

Career development and training

2 week October half term break

Staff central support team

Subsidised holiday provision

Fitness suite access

GLC Staff Nursery

Job summary

The Gateway Learning Community (GLC) seeks an ambitious Bespoke Provision Lead to direct a dedicated space for SEND pupils with complex barriers to learning. You will oversee a small-step curriculum, drive Total Communication, and mentor Learning Support Assistants to ensure high engagement and progress.

You will collaborate with SENDCos, therapists, and families to embed therapeutic goals in daily routines, aligning with the SEND Code of Practice.

Qualifications

• Qualifications: Level 3 or higher (e.g., HLTA or Early Years Educator).
• Experience: Supporting pupils with significant learning difficulties incl. ASD & speech needs.
• SEND Expertise: Total Communication approaches (AAC, PECS, Makaton) and SEND Code of Practice.
• Leadership: Strong leadership, emotional intelligence, patience and resilience.
• Desirable: Accredited training in Team Teach/MAPA and leading support teams.

Responsibilities

• Lead daily organisation and delivery of an adapted curriculum for complex SEND learners.
• Drive a Total Communication environment using AAC, PECS, Makaton and objects.
• Lead, mentor and deploy Learning Support Assistants with best teaching practices.
• Implement positive behaviour support and de-escalation techniques for safety.
• Collaborate with SENDCos, parents, therapists, and educational psychologists.

Skills

Leadership

Emotional intelligence

Patience

Resilience

Calmness under pressure

Education

Level 3 or higher qualification (HLTA, Supporting Teaching & Learning in Schools, or Early Years Educator)

Job description

Job Ref No. ECC2644-141S Position Type: Teaching/Child Support Pay Range: Actual Pro Rata Salary £24,293 - £26,748.85

Position Start Date: Immediate Contract Type: Full-time Contract Term: Permanent

Application Close: 06/11/2026 Midday Date of Interviews: TBC

Contract; Permanent

Working Pattern: 37 hours per week, Term Time only

The Gateway Learning Community [GLC] which is a partnership of one secondary academy and four primary academies located within Tilbury and Chadwell St Mary in the borough of Thurrock, to the east of London. We are a vibrant, innovative and highly successful organisation: the place of choice to work and learn. Across the 5 academies of the GLC, we celebrate differences and pledge that everyone enjoys an equality of opportunity and is not discriminated against in any way.

Herringham Primary Academy is seeking an ambitious, compassionate, and skilled Bespoke Provision Lead to direct and elevate our dedicated space for SEND pupils with complex barriers to learning.

Key Responsibilities

• Curriculum & Delivery: Lead the daily organisation and delivery of an adapted, early-years-grounded curriculum designed for complex SEND learners, focusing on small-step achievements and high engagement.
• Total Communication: Drive a robust Total Communication Environment utilizing AAC, core word boards, PECS, Makaton, and object exchange to remove learning barriers.
• Team Leadership: Deploy, mentor, and inspire Learning Support Assistants, modelling best practice in teaching strategies, positive behaviour management, and dynamic staff deployment.
• Regulation & Well-being: Implement positive behaviour support, co-regulation strategies, and accredited de-escalation techniques (e.g., Team Teach or equivalent) to maintain a safe, highly structured space.
• Multi-Agency Collaboration: Partner closely with SENDCos, parents/carers, Speech & Language Therapists, Occupational Therapists, and Educational Psychologists to integrate therapeutic goals directly into everyday routines.
• Assessment & Tracking: Conduct baseline assessments, implement specialized SEND tracking models, and provide clear progress evidence for EHCP Annual Reviews.

What We Are Looking For

• Qualifications: Relevant Level 3 or higher qualification (e.g., HLTA, Supporting Teaching & Learning in Schools, or Early Years Educator).
• Experience: A proven track record supporting pupils with significant learning difficulties, including ASD and speech/language needs operating at pre- or semi-formal developmental stages.
• SEND Expertise: Practical experience applying Total Communication approaches (AAC, PECS, Makaton, TEACCH, Core Word structures) and working within the SEND Code of Practice.
• Leadership & Personal Qualities: Strong leadership capabilities, emotional intelligence, patience, resilience, and a calm, proactive approach to dynamic environments.
• Desirable: Accredited training in positive handling/de-escalation (Team Teach, MAPA) and experience managing support teams in education

At the GLC, we passionately believe every young person deserves an outstanding education. You will join a supportive, collaborative community of dedicated educators and specialists who value innovation, professional development, and meaningful inclusion.

Additional Benefits for Working for the GLC

• Staff well-being programme: Including access to Westfield Health Insurance
• Salary Sacrifice Schemes including Cycle to work Scheme
• Long service awards after: 5, 10, 15, 20, 25 and years of service
• State of the art facilities and access to high quality resources to support learning
• A paid 'My Day' each year
• Excellent career development and training
• 2 week October half term break
• A supportive central team [reprographics, ICT, HR, Finance] which enables teachers to focus on teaching
• Subsidised holiday provision for children of staff
• Free Access to the Fitness Suite at the Gateway Academy
• GLC Staff Nursery [Competitive rates and term time only]

The GLC embraces diversity and promotes equality of opportunity. Job share, part-time and flexible working opportunities will be considered.

he GLC is an equal opportunities employer and is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expect all staff, volunteers and visitors to share this commitment. Following safer recruitment procedures, the appointment will be subject to the completion of pre employment checks, including satisfactory references, medical clearance and enhanced DBS disclosure.

In line with the recommended practice in the statutory guidance 'KCSIE' the school will conduct searches for information on shortlisted candidates which is publicly available online. The purpose is limited:

• to identify issues which call into question the applicants' suitability to work with children;
• to verify employment history

All appointments are subject to safer recruitment requirements to ensure the safeguarding of children and young people. All positions will involve appropriate checks and clearances.

Documents

SEND LSA

Eversley Primary School, Basildon Closing: 15/10/2026 Midnight

SEN LSA - Part time

Abacus Primary School, Wickford Closing: 16/10/2026 Midday

SEN LSA - Part time

Abacus Primary School, Wickford Closing: 16/10/2026 Midday