Classroom Teacher

Halton Schools; Widnes; On-site; GBP 37,000 - 45,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Professional development

Resource base in mainstream

Tailored CPD

Collaborative culture

Job summary

Oakfield Community Primary School and Nursery in Widnes is seeking an experienced and compassionate Class Teacher to lead day-to-day provision in our EYFS/KS1 resource base, with the flexibility to teach in mainstream.

You will plan and deliver high-quality, adaptive early years and KS1 teaching, translating EHCP outcomes into focused learning plans, and collaborating with the SENCO and colleagues to secure progress.

Qualifications

• Qualified teacher status (QTS) with recent, successful EYFS/KS1 classroom experience, minimum of 2 years.
• Proven experience supporting pupils with SLCN or related SEND; experience with EHCPs desirable.
• Strong knowledge of EYFS statutory requirements and effective early years pedagogy.
• Effective communicator, collaborative team-player and skilled leader of support staff.
• Commitment to restorative behaviour approaches, high expectations and improving outcomes for disadvantaged pupils.

Responsibilities

• Plan and teach differentiated EYFS and KS1 provision tailored to pupils with SEND, especially speech, language and communication needs.
• Act as key person/class teacher for allocated pupils: develop strong attachments, personalised targets and day-to-day pastoral care.
• Translate EHCPs, therapist recommendations and SEN support plans into measurable short-term goals and monitor impact.
• Deliver and evaluate targeted interventions (e.g. S&L programmes, pre-teaching) and keep accurate assessment records (EYFS Profile where relevant).
• Lead, line-manage and develop teaching assistants assigned to the base, ensuring protected planning/liaison time.
• Liaise regularly with parents/carers and external professionals; prepare contributions for EHCP annual reviews and multi-agency meetings.
• Promote inclusion through planned mainstream access, transition support and staff modelling of strategies.
• Maintain safeguarding, behaviour, medical and risk-assessment protocols; contribute to wider whole-school improvement.

Skills

QTS

EYFS/KS1 experience

Strong communicator

Team leadership

Restorative approaches

Education

QTS

Job description

CLASS TEACHER - OAKFIELD COMMUNITY PRIMARY SCHOOL

Employer: Oakfield Primary School & Nursery, Edinburgh Road, Widnes, WA8 8BQ

Salary: M3 - M6 + SEN Allowance (£37,101 - £45,352+ SEN £2,787-£5,497, pending pay award)

Location: Edinburgh Rd, Widnes

Contract: Temporary

Working Pattern: Full Time

Hours: 32.50 hours per week.

DBS Check: Enhanced

Visits: by appointment 0151 424 4958

Closing Date: Thursday October 1st 2026

Observations from Tuesday 6th October- 16th October 2026

Interview Date: Week starting 19th October 2026 (TBC with candidates)

About us

Oakfield Community Primary School and Nursery is a warm, inclusive two-form entry school serving a diverse community in Halton. We pride ourselves on an equitable, nurturing environment where every pupil is known, valued and supported to flourish. Our resource bases provides targeted provision for pupils with speech, language and communication needs and is fully integrated with mainstream school life.

The role

We are looking for an experienced, compassionate and skilled teacher to lead day-to-day provision in our EYFS / KS1 resource base, with also the flexibility of teaching in mainstream. You will plan and deliver high-quality, adaptive early years and KS1 teaching, translate EHCP outcomes into focused learning plans, and work closely with the SENCO and mainstream colleagues to secure full access and strong progress for pupils.

Key responsibilities

• Plan and teach differentiated EYFS and KS1 provision tailored to pupils with SEND, especially speech, language and communication needs.
• Act as key person/class teacher for allocated pupils: develop strong attachments, personalised targets and day-to-day pastoral care.
• Translate EHCPs, therapist recommendations and SEN support plans into measurable short-term goals and monitor impact.
• Deliver and evaluate targeted interventions (e.g. S&L programmes, pre-teaching) and keep accurate assessment records (EYFS Profile where relevant).
• Lead, line-manage and develop teaching assistants assigned to the base, ensuring protected planning/liaison time.
• Liaise regularly with parents/carers and external professionals; prepare contributions for EHCP annual reviews and multi-agency meetings.
• Promote inclusion through planned mainstream access, transition support and staff modelling of strategies.
• Maintain safeguarding, behaviour, medical and risk-assessment protocols; contribute to wider whole-school improvement.

Person specification

• Qualified teacher status (QTS) with recent, successful EYFS/KS1 classroom experience, minimum of 2 years.
• Proven experience supporting pupils with SLCN or related SEND; experience with EHCPs desirable.
• Strong knowledge of EYFS statutory requirements and effective early years pedagogy.
• Effective communicator, collaborative team-player and skilled leader of support staff.
• Commitment to restorative behaviour approaches, high expectations and improving outcomes for disadvantaged pupils.

We offer

• A supportive, values-driven leadership team committed to professional development.
• A resource base embedded in mainstream school life and a clear remit to shape provision.
• Access to tailored CPD (SEND, speech & language approaches, EYFS practice).
• A friendly, collaborative staff culture and active parent/community partnerships.

Safer recruitment

Oakfield Community Primary School and Nursery is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. Successful applicants will be subject to an enhanced DBS check, identity and qualification checks and references. The post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974; applicants must declare unspent convictions when requested.

Equal opportunities

We welcome applications from all sections of the community and are committed to equality of opportunity.

Further information on this vacancy

• Mission Statement
• Oakfield Extra Information