SEN Teacher/ASD Lead

University of Brighton Academies Trust; St Leonards; On-site; GBP 2,000 - 35,000; Part time

Job summary

An exciting opportunity awaits at a vibrant primary academy, seeking a passionate SEN Teacher/ASD Lead to enhance the educational experience for students with special educational needs. This role involves leading a dedicated team to provide exceptional support, ensuring every child achieves their fullest potential. With a strong commitment to health and wellbeing, the academy offers a nurturing environment where creativity and inspiration thrive. Join a community that values dedication and innovation, as you make a meaningful impact on the lives of young learners. Embrace this chance to shape futures and foster success in a supportive setting.

Benefits

Automatic annual pay increments

Generous Pension

Health and Wellbeing initiatives

Personal Development Day

Employee Assistance Program

Cycle to Work scheme

Retail Discounts

Qualifications

• Experience in leading SEND provision and managing educational resources.
• Strong communication skills for liaising with parents and agencies.

Responsibilities

• Lead and manage SEND provision for quality teaching and learning outcomes.
• Coordinate with parents and educational agencies for student support.

Skills

SEN Teaching

Leadership

Communication

Collaboration

Education

Qualified Teacher Status (QTS)

Special Educational Needs (SEN) training

Job description

SEN Allowance £2,679 per annum

An exciting opportunity has arisen at The Churchwood Primary Academy for a SEN Teacher/ASD Lead.

We are seeking an enthusiastic professional who can lead, manage, develop and maintain a high quality SEND provision to enable; quality teaching, excellent learning outcomes and success for all our pupils.

Responsibilities include maintaining up-to-date records and policies, coordinating provision, advising on resource deployment and liaising with parents, early years providers, schools, educational psychologists and other agencies. The role also involves supporting smooth transitions for pupils with SEND, undertaking class teacher duties and setting challenging targets to raise achievement for pupils with SEND.

You will be joining our enthusiastic team who are committed to changing the life chances of our students.

Please download the attached job description and person specification for full details of this opportunity.

Finding the very best talent is important to us and we wouldn't want to lose our ideal candidate due to working hours. We appreciate part-time working can be achieved in several flexible ways, such as a job share. We are happy to talk about your preferred working pattern and what might be suitable for the role.

Churchwood Primary Academy

Churchwood Primary Academy is a one-form entry school situated in the picturesque setting of Church Wood in St Leonards, where children aged two to eleven discover the joy of learning through creativity and inspiration. Our motto, "At Churchwood everyone can - everyone can read; everyone can write; everyone can be numerate," drives our high expectations for each child's success. With a nurturing ethos, we respect and guide every individual toward their full potential, encouraging independence and ambition.

The academy has a total capacity of 250 pupils; this includes a special educational needs facility for eight Key Stage 2 pupils with an Autistic Spectrum Disorder combined with speech and language communication difficulties. The academy also hosts a nursery for children aged from 2 years.

Visit us: Home - Churchwood Primary Academy

We truly value the experience, dedication, and commitment of all our employees and believe in the power of motivated and happy staff. This is why we seek to enrich and reward our employees wherever we can, by offering a wide range of exciting and useful employee benefits. These include:

• Automatic annual pay increments: Pay progression is not linked to performance and all our staff benefit from automatic pay progression (subject to the maximum salary for the role). Cost of living awards are also reviewed annually.
• Generous Pension: Safeguard your future with financial security throughout your retirement. Employer contribution rate of 28.68%.
• Health and Wellbeing: A strong commitment to your health and wellbeing including; onsite Wellbeing Champions, designated Mental Health Ambassadors and an annual day devoted to your health and wellbeing. This day provides the opportunity to spend valuable time catching up with colleagues, as well as some ‘Time for You’ to do whatever most enhances your wellbeing.
• Personal Development Day: One day annually dedicated to your personal development which could include volunteering, training or a seminar (self-funded).
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP): Access to free and confidential counselling services, providing support for both work and personal issues.
• Cycle to Work: Build exercise into your commute, with our cycle-to-work programme, offering a £2K loan to purchase a bicycle.
• Retail Discount: Savings with hundreds of retailers including gym, private medical, dental and online GP service, as well as eligibility for the Blue Light Discount Scheme.

Our commitment
We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. All appointments are subject to an enhanced DBS check. This role is considered exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 and the amendments to the Exceptions Order 1975, 2013, 2020 and 2023. It is an offence to apply for the role if you are barred from engaging in regulated activity relevant to children. Further information is available here: Guidance on the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 and the Exceptions Order 1975 - GOV.UK (www.gov.uk)

We welcome applications from all members of the community.
The Trust is proud to be part of the government’s Disability Confident scheme which underpins our staff and volunteer recruitment practices. If you would like any support or assistant at any stage of the recruitment process please let us know, by contacting us by email to [e-mail] or by telephone to Emma Richings 01424 905 306.

Find out more
For further information about this opportunity please download the attached job description and personal specification, and view our candidate pack here: Candidate Pack
To arrange a visit or to have an informal discussion about this role please contact [e-mail]

Please apply today.

Key dates
Closing date: 15 May 2025
Interview date: W/C 19 May 2025
Proposed start date: 1 September 2025

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