Primary Teacher (SEND)

Brinsworth Whitehill Primary School; Catcliffe; On-site; GBP 28,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

Brinsworth Whitehill Primary School is seeking an enthusiastic teacher to deliver high-quality primary education with a focus on pupils with complex communication and interaction needs. You will employ nurturing approaches and collaborate with external agencies to support wellbeing and learning outcomes.

The role involves leading IAPs, tracking progress, and contributing to school-wide initiatives, while upholding safeguarding and inclusive education principles.

Qualifications

• QTS and a relevant degree are required.
• Experience in primary teaching, including pupils with complex needs.
• Knowledge of EHCP/IAP processes and child development.
• Strong nurture approach and inclusivity.

Responsibilities

• Mentor pupils using relational pedagogy and small-group nurture.
• Formulate and review tailored IAPs and track progress.
• Apply trauma-informed practices and de-escalation daily.
• Lead family liaison through TAF meetings with external agencies.
• Collaborate to embed therapeutic support (e.g., Music Therapy, Animal-Assisted Therapy).
• Maintain safe environment and uphold safeguarding protocols.
• Develop training and contribute to inter-school collaboration networks.

Skills

Pupil engagement

Emotional intelligence

Patience

Inclusive education

Education

Qualified Teacher Status (QTS)

Relevant degree

SEND training (desirable)

Job description

Key Responsibilities Include:

• Relational Pedagogy & Small Group Nurture: Act as a key mentor to pupils, establishing safe, predictable, and trusting adult-pupil relationships. Deliver learning within small groups to reduce anxiety and build a strong sense of belonging.

• Individual Action Plans (IAPs) & Progress Tracking: Formulate, implement, and review tailored Individual Support Plans for every pupil. Adapt the WPT curriculum to facilitate learning appropriate to individual needs.

• Emotional Regulation & De-escalation: Integrate trauma-informed practice, Emotion Coaching, Zones of Regulation, and proactive de-escalation strategies into daily routines (including morning check-ins and regulation time) to support self-regulation.

• Family & Inter-Agency Collaboration: Lead intensive family liaison through Team Around the Family (TAF) meetings. Work alongside external agencies, including CAMHS, Social Services, Speech and Language Therapy (SALT), and Educational Psychology services.

• Therapeutic Integration: Collaborate with internal staff and external specialists to embed integrated therapeutic support into the school day (such as Music Therapy and Animal-Assisted Therapy).

• Pastoral Care & Safeguarding: Maintain a physically and emotionally secure environment. Uphold high standards of pastoral care, strictly adhering to all Trust safeguarding protocols and procedures.

• Professional Growth & Collaboration: Participate in the development of Communication and Interaction training, engage in evidence-based inquiry, and contribute actively to WPT’s inter-school collaboration networks.

Qualifications and Skills

• Qualifications: Qualified Teacher Status (QTS) and a relevant degree (or higher). Additional qualifications or training in SEND or therapeutic intervention are highly desirable.

• Experience: Proven track record of outstanding primary teaching, alongside successful experience (or clear readiness) in working with pupils with complex communication and interaction needs or autism.

• Knowledge: Deep understanding of nurture principles, adaptive primary literacy and numeracy delivery, de-escalation techniques, EHCP/IAP processes, and child development.

• Attributes: High emotional intelligence, exceptional patience, resilience, a nurturing approach, and an unwavering commitment to inclusive education.