SEN Class Teacher

St Mary’s C of E Primary School (Byfleet); West Byfleet; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A local primary school in West Byfleet seeks a dedicated SEN Class Teacher to support children with special educational needs. You will work closely with a teaching assistant to create an inclusive environment tailored to individual learning needs. The position offers a flexible contract of up to 5 days per week and supports professional development. The school is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, requiring suitable candidates to undergo DBS checks.

Benefits

Experienced, supportive senior leadership team

Clear pathways for personal development

High quality CPD within the school and externally

Friendly team with a focus on personal development

Wellbeing commitment

PPA time in year group teams

Days in lieu for running after school clubs

Days in lieu for attending residentials

Marvellous Mondays for wellbeing time

Qualifications

• Experience in teaching children with high levels of additional needs.
• Ability to work collaboratively with support staff.

Responsibilities

• Provide excellent teaching and enjoyable learning for the children.
• Adhere to safeguarding policies.
• Meet academic and emotional needs of all children.

Job description

Overview

Description: SEN Class teacher (Year group flexible) at St Mary's Primary School. Start date ASAP. Fixed term contract of 4 or 5 days per week. Closing date: Monday 5 January 2026 at 8am. Shortlisting: Monday 5 January. Interview date: Wednesday 7 January. Shortlisted candidates may be interviewed before the closing date if a suitable candidate applies.

St Mary's Primary School is a two form entry school with a nursery. We are an inclusive and nurturing school family in the heart of a village community and are looking for a friendly, aspirational, kind, skilled and professional person to join our team. The role is to teach a small group of pupils with high levels of additional needs, working with support from a full-time teaching assistant. The ratio will be 1:5. Working hours can be flexible, with a minimum of 4 days per week. No ECTs or UP please.

Purpose

• To provide excellent teaching and enjoyable learning for the children.
• To manage or assist in the development of a curriculum area throughout the school.

Responsibilities

• To adhere to safeguarding policies to safeguard and promote the welfare of children and young people.
• To meet, share ideas and plan collaboratively with members of the team and ensure enjoyment, continuity and progression for all.
• To effectively deploy support staff.
• To implement and maintain the school’s pastoral care and behaviour policy, considering the mental health and emotional wellbeing needs of each child.
• To meet the academic needs of all children.
• To be a reflective practitioner and proactive in seeking CPD opportunities.

Teaching and Learning

• To demonstrate excellent practice in terms of classroom teaching, learning and organisation.
• To assess pupils in line with the school policy.
• To ensure the best possible outcomes for all learners across the curriculum including vulnerable groups.

Strategic Development

• To manage or assist in developing policy and practice, leading the work of colleagues in a specified subject in order to promote effective teaching and learning for all children.

In return, we offer

• Experienced, supportive senior leadership team
• Clear pathways for personal development
• High quality CPD within the school and externally
• A friendly team with a focus on the personal development of every child
• A commitment to the wellbeing of both children and staff
• Children who are eager to learn and rewarding to teach
• PPA time in year group teams
• Days in lieu for running an after school club
• Days in lieu for attending residentials
• Marvellous Mondays for your own wellbeing time

We would be delighted to show potential candidates around our school. Please contact the school office to arrange a tour with the headteacher, Mrs Jacquie Chambers.

The school reserves the right to interview prior to the closing date should a suitable candidate apply.

Safeguarding Statement

St Mary’s C of E Primary School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults, and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. The post is subject to enhanced DBS clearance, qualification checks and references. Please see attached Privacy Notice for Job Applicants. Shortlisted candidates will be subject to online searches in line with the recommendations of KCSIE. Candidates will be given the opportunity during interview to address any issues that arise from these online searches.