Primary SEND Teacher

Axcis Education; Bournemouth; On-site; GBP 28,000 - 44,000; Full time

Job summary

Axcis Education is working with a welcoming mainstream primary school in Bournemouth to recruit a dedicated Primary SEND Teacher to lead a small specialist classroom provision from January 2027. The role is full-time, delivering lessons to approximately 12 pupils with support from five Teaching Assistants.

The successful candidate will hold QTS, have experience in primary settings or SEND, and be skilled at differentiating the curriculum, managing a team, and promoting inclusive practice within

Qualifications

• Must hold QTS and have experience in primary education.
• Experience in SEND settings or mainstream with SEND responsibilities.
• Ability to differentiate the curriculum for diverse learners.

Responsibilities

• Plan and deliver engaging, differentiated lessons for a small SEND class.
• Lead a team of five Teaching Assistants and support staff.
• Create a nurturing, inclusive classroom environment.
• Adapt curriculum to support additional learning needs.
• Promote behaviour, emotional regulation, communication and independence.
• Monitor pupil progress and adjust teaching approaches accordingly.
• Collaborate with school staff, SENDCO and parents.
• Ensure personalised support helps pupils reach their potential.

Skills

Differentiation

Behaviour management

Team leadership

Inclusive education

Education

Qualified Teacher Status (QTS)

Job description

Primary SEND Teacher – Mainstream School (Small Class Provision)

Location: Bournemouth, Dorset

Start date: January 2027

Contract: Full-Time, Long-Term (Temp to Perm)

Salary: £150-£241 per day

Requirement: Qualified Teacher Status (QTS)

Are you an experienced Primary Teacher or SEND Specialist looking for an opportunity to make a real difference to children with additional needs? Axcis Education is working in partnership with a welcoming and supportive mainstream primary school in Bournemouth to recruit a dedicated Primary SEND Teacher to lead a small, specialist classroom provision within the school from January 2027. This is a full-time teaching opportunity, delivering lessons to a small class of approximately 12 pupils, supported by a team of 5 Teaching Assistants and support staff. The provision offers an excellent staff-to-pupil ratio, allowing the successful teacher to deliver personalised, engaging lessons and provide a more individualised approach to learning. The school is open to considering both experienced mainstream primary teachers looking to develop their SEND experience and established SEND specialists who are confident adapting the curriculum to meet a range of additional needs.

Responsibilities

• Planning and delivering engaging, differentiated lessons tailored to pupils' individual abilities and learning needs.
• Leading a small SEND class within a mainstream primary school.
• Managing and directing a team of five Teaching Assistants and support staff.
• Creating a structured, nurturing and inclusive classroom environment.
• Adapting the primary curriculum to support pupils with additional learning needs.
• Promoting positive behaviour, emotional regulation, communication and independence.
• Monitoring pupil progress and adapting teaching approaches accordingly.
• Working collaboratively with the wider school team, SENDCO and parents.
• Ensuring pupils receive consistent, personalised support to help them achieve their potential.

Ideal Candidate

• Hold Qualified Teacher Status (QTS).
• Have experience teaching within a primary school or specialist SEND setting.
• Are confident planning and delivering lessons to pupils with additional needs.
• Can differentiate the curriculum and adapt teaching to suit individual learning styles.
• Have strong classroom and behaviour management skills.
• Can effectively lead, direct and work alongside a team of support staff.
• Are patient, adaptable, proactive and passionate about inclusive education.
• Have a genuine commitment to helping children with SEND achieve positive outcomes.

School Offers

• Full-time teaching position starting January 2027.
• Small class of approximately 12 pupils.
• Five dedicated Teaching Assistants and support staff to assist with classroom delivery.
• Opportunity to lead a specialist SEND provision within a mainstream primary school.
• Supportive Senior Leadership Team and collaborative staff environment.
• Opportunity to develop professionally within an inclusive setting.
• Long-term opportunity with potential for a permanent contract following a successful placement.

Axcis is an equal opportunities employer and as such we do not discriminate based on age, gender, disability, race or any other equal opportunities criteria.

The company is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. As such, you will be required to provide an up to date DBS, or be prepared to allow Axcis to process one on your behalf, in addition to other mandatory compliance checks in line with the DfE guidelines (for details please see our website).

If the position you are applying for involves working with children or vulnerable adults, this post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (ROA) 1974.

Axcis Education is an employment agency offering temporary supply work for daily, short-term and long-term assignments in addition to permanent positions.

You must be suitably qualified for the position advertised and be prepared to attend a face to face interview with Axcis to demonstrate your suitability for this role.

Salary / Pay Rate will be dependent on your skills and experience.