Primary Teacher (SEND)

Wickersley Partnership Trust; Rotherham; On-site; GBP 12,000 - 16,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

TPS pension

Health and wellbeing support

Professional development opportunities

Collaborative community

Job summary

The Orchard Centre, based at Brinsworth Whitehill Primary School, is part of Wickersley Partnership Trust. We seek a passionate Primary Teacher to join a collaborative, SEND-focused team and deliver high-quality learning for KS1/KS2 pupils with complex needs.

You will support personalised plans, work in a nurturing environment, and engage with families and external services to promote inclusion, safeguarding, and student wellbeing.

Qualifications

• QTS and a relevant degree are required.
• Experience with pupils with complex communication needs or autism is desirable.
• Knowledge of EHCP/IAP processes and de-escalation techniques.

Responsibilities

• Act as a key mentor to pupils and deliver learning in small groups.
• Develop and review Individual Action Plans for each pupil.
• Support trauma-informed practice and emotional regulation daily.
• Collaborate with external services including CAMHS, Social Services, SALT, and Educational Psychology.

Skills

QTS

SEND experience

Therapeutic approach

Education

QTS and degree

Job description

ROLE: Primary Teacher

SCHOOL: The Orchard Centre, Based at Brinsworth Whitehill Primary School

SALARY: MPS/UPS with SEN allowance (Pro rata allowance)

CONTRACT: Permanent

HOURS: 13 hours, 2 days per week

Are you an inspiring and dedicated practitioner passionate about sparking a lifelong love of learning? We are seeking a dynamic Primary Teacher to join our collaborative team, creating a nurturing and stimulating classroom environment where every child is encouraged to reach their full potential.

Who We Are

Wickersley Partnership Trust (WPT) is a thriving network of schools across South Yorkshire and Lincolnshire. At WPT, students are at the heart of everything we do. We are fueled by a single commitment: 'We never knowingly do less for other people’s children than we would for our own.'

We do not work in silos; instead, we rely on deep collaboration and school-to-school support to ensure every student develops socially, emotionally, and academically to achieve the highest standards. To give our students the best educational experience possible, we recognise the importance of investing in and supporting our colleagues. And that starts with finding the right person for the job!

About the Role

Are you an inspiring, resilient, and dedicated practitioner ready to make a transformative difference? We are looking for an exceptional Primary Teacher to join our team at our Orchard Centre.

The Orchard

The Orchard is an integrated communication and interaction resource for KS1 and KS2 pupils based at Brinsworth Whitehill Primary School, in a newly refurbished, custom- built learning environment. Children in the resource are valued members of Brinsworth Whitehill and are encouraged to take as full a part as possible in all school activities. At Brinsworth Whitehill Primary School, we aim to create a supportive learning environment where everyone is encouraged to grow, develop and achieve their full potential. This ethos is echoed within the resource.

Pupils in The Orchard have access to a bespoke, broad and balanced curriculum appropriate to the individual’s needs. Children have the opportunity to develop communication and interaction skills in a nurturing and caring environment. They have access to specialist support and intervention with a focus on life skills, social skills and enrichment activities.

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.

Why Join Us?

• Competitive salary (MPS/UPS + SEN Allowance)

• Generous Teachers’ Pension Scheme (TPS)

• Health and Wellbeing support, including a Westfield Health subscription

• Extensive Professional Growth and Development opportunities, including specialist training in Emotion Coaching, Therapeutic Play, and Autism Education Trust (AET) frameworks

• A collaborative, forward-thinking community backed by an experienced interdisciplinary SEND leadership team

Closing Date: Noon, Monday 16th November 2026

Interview Date: Friday 20th November 2026

In line with our commitment to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of our students, the appointment will be subject to an enhanced criminal record check and satisfactory references. Further information about the Disclosure Scheme can be found at https://www.gov.uk/government/organisations/disclosure-and-barring-service

Please note that we operate a safer recruitment policy and do not accept CVs. All applicants must complete an application form in full.