Primary SEND Teacher

Aspire People; Northampton; On-site; GBP 29,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

Aspire People is assisting in the recruitment of a Primary SEND Teacher for a partner specialist school in Northampton. The role focuses on delivering outstanding education for children with SEND, in a supportive environment that fosters academic, social and emotional growth.

The ideal candidate will hold QTS, have SEND teaching experience, and be passionate about inclusive education. Start date is September 2026 with a full-time contract on MPS/UPS pay scales.

Qualifications

• Holds QTS and experience teaching pupils with SEND.
• Excellent classroom practice and strong behaviour management skills.
• Patient, adaptable and resilient with a passion for inclusive education.
• Able to work effectively in a multidisciplinary team and safeguard children.

Responsibilities

• Plan and deliver differentiated, engaging lessons tailored to individual needs.
• Create a nurturing and inclusive classroom environment.
• Assess, monitor and track pupil progress effectively.
• Collaborate with teaching assistants, therapists, families and external professionals.
• Develop EHCP targets and personalised learning strategies.
• Promote positive behaviour and emotional wellbeing.
• Contribute to academy life and curriculum development.

Skills

Behaviour management

Differentiated instruction

Team collaboration

Safeguarding

Education

Qualified Teacher Status (QTS)

Job description

Job Summary

Primary SEND Teacher – Northampton – Full Time – Salary: MPS/UPS – Start Date: September 2026

We are looking to appoint an enthusiastic, creative and committed Primary SEND Teacher to join our partner specialist school in Northampton. The role focuses on delivering outstanding education for children with special educational needs and disabilities, creating a supportive learning environment that encourages academic, social and emotional growth.

Key Responsibilities

• Plan and deliver engaging, differentiated lessons tailored to individual learning needs
• Create a nurturing and inclusive classroom environment
• Assess, monitor and track pupil progress effectively
• Work collaboratively with teaching assistants, therapists, families and external professionals
• Develop and implement EHCP targets and personalised learning strategies
• Promote positive behaviour and emotional wellbeing
• Contribute to the wider life of the academy and ongoing curriculum development

Qualifications and Experience

• Holds Qualified Teacher Status (QTS)
• Experience teaching pupils with SEND, ideally within a primary or specialist setting
• Demonstrates excellent classroom practice and strong behaviour management skills
• Patient, adaptable and resilient
• Passion for inclusive education and pupil‑centred learning
• Works effectively as part of a multidisciplinary team
• Committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people

Employment Details

Contract: Full time

Location: Northampton

Salary: MPS/UPS

Start Date: September 2026

Safeguarding

We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of pupils and expect every candidate to share this commitment. Placements are subject to appropriate Child Protection screening, including mandatory Disclosure and Barring Checks.