KS1 SEND Teacher

Step Teachers; Tetford; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading education recruitment agency is seeking a full-time KS1 SEND Teacher starting January 2026 in Tetford. The role requires delivering inclusive lessons for KS1 pupils with special educational needs, leading a team of Teaching Assistants, and monitoring progress. Applicants should have Qualified Teacher Status and previous experience in a primary setting. Additional benefits include access to exclusive deals and well-being services, along with a supportive school environment.

Benefits

Access to discounted high street shopping

Travel offers

Gym memberships

Comprehensive well-being services

Qualifications

• Holds Qualified Teacher Status (QTS) or equivalent.
• Previous experience teaching pupils with SEND in a primary setting.
• Strong understanding of strategies to support diverse learning needs.

Responsibilities

• Plan and deliver engaging lessons for KS1 pupils with SEND.
• Lead and manage a team of Teaching Assistants.
• Monitor and assess pupil progress.

Skills

Qualified Teacher Status (QTS) or equivalent

Experience teaching SEND in a primary setting

Understanding of diverse learning strategies

Ability to lead and manage support staff

Organizational and communication skills

Commitment to inclusion and safeguarding

Job description

KS1 SEND Teacher – Full-time, 1-term contract starting January 2026

This is an excellent opportunity for a KS1 SEND Teacher to join a school that values inclusion and high-quality teaching. The school provides a nurturing and supportive environment where pupils with special educational needs are encouraged to thrive academically and socially. Staff work collaboratively to ensure every child receives the tailored support they need.

Duties as KS1 SEND Teacher:

• Plan and deliver engaging lessons for KS1 pupils with SEND, ensuring progress and inclusion
• Lead and manage a team of Teaching Assistants to support learning effectively
• Develop and implement personalised learning plans in collaboration with the SENCO
• Monitor and assess pupil progress, providing regular feedback to parents and staff
• Create a positive classroom environment that promotes confidence and independence
• Ensure safeguarding and well-being practices are consistently applied
• Participate in staff meetings, training sessions, and school events as required

Ideal KS1 SEND Teacher:

• Holds Qualified Teacher Status (QTS) or equivalent
• Previous experience teaching pupils with SEND in a primary setting
• Strong understanding of strategies to support diverse learning needs
• Proven ability to lead and manage support staff effectively
• Excellent organisational and communication skills
• Committed to promoting inclusion and safeguarding children

Why Step Teachers?

With a rich history spanning over two decades, our teacher recruitment agency proudly serves North London, East London, Hertfordshire, Norfolk, Suffolk, Cambridgeshire, Oxfordshire, Cornwall, Devon and Greater Manchester. We foster exclusive relationships with schools and academies in these regions. Our dedicated team, stationed in branches across Barnet, Havering, Norwich, Cambridge, Abingdon, and Plymouth, is committed to supporting and nurturing teachers. Explore rewarding opportunities with our trusted education recruitment services.

We are an approved Crown Commercial Service supplier, proud members of the Recruitment & Employment Confederation (REC), and REC Audited in Education, which means we have undergone rigorous external auditing to ensure we consistently meet the highest safeguarding and compliance standing in education recruitment.

Step Teachers is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. All candidates registering with Step Teachers are subject to safeguarding checks in line with the DfE’s statutory guidance Keeping Children Safe in Education, including reference checks and an Enhanced DBS check either registered on the Update Service or willingness to obtain one.

Your salary - dependent on experience - is paid weekly through PAYE – that means no self-employed or umbrella companies. Additionally, you gain access to a range of exclusive deals, including discounted high street shopping, travel offers, gym memberships, and more. Moreover, our pay portal offers comprehensive physical and emotional well-being services as standard, ensuring your overall wellness is taken care of.

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