SEN Teacher - Temple Sutton Primary School

senploy; Southend-on-Sea; On-site; GBP 32,000 - 46,000; Full time

Job summary

A primary school in Southend seeks a passionate SEN Teacher to join their team. The role involves delivering personalized lessons, supporting SEN students, and fostering positive relationships to enhance student success. Candidates should have QTS or equivalent and experience working with SEN pupils. This position offers a competitive salary and opportunities for professional development.

Benefits

Opportunities for SEN-focused professional development

Collaborative team environment

Competitive salary and benefits package

Qualifications

• Holds Qualified Teacher Status (QTS) or equivalent.
• Experience working with SEN pupils in both specialist units and mainstream settings.
• Committed to inclusive teaching and helping every child flourish.
• Excellent communication, organisation, and interpersonal skills.

Responsibilities

• Deliver engaging and personalised lessons that meet the unique needs of each child.
• Support SEN pupils in mainstream classrooms.
• Monitor and celebrate pupil progress.
• Build positive relationships with pupils, families, and colleagues.
• Contribute to school community through events and activities.

Job description

Overview

Start date: 1st January 2026. Hours: Full time 32.5 hrs per week, Permanent. Salary: Southend Teachers Mainscale £32,916 to £45,352. Allowance: SEN point 1 £2,786. Are you a passionate SEN Teacher who loves making a difference in children's lives? Come and join the Temple Sutton Primary School family in Southend! We are looking for an enthusiastic and caring SEN teacher to work across our specialist unit and mainstream classrooms, supporting children with a wide range of additional needs. At Temple Sutton, we believe every child deserves the best possible start in life. Our staff are at the heart of our school, creating a culture where all pupils feel valued, supported, and inspired to achieve their potential. As part of our team, you will have the opportunity to:

• Deliver engaging and personalised lessons that meet the unique needs of each child.
• Support SEN pupils in mainstream classrooms, helping them thrive academically and socially.
• Monitor and celebrate pupil progress, adapting strategies to ensure every child succeeds.
• Build positive, trusting relationships with pupils, families, and colleagues.
• Contribute to our vibrant school community through events and extracurricular activities.

Requirements

• Holds Qualified Teacher Status (QTS) or equivalent.
• Has experience working with SEN pupils in both specialist units and mainstream settings.
• Is committed to inclusive teaching and helping every child flourish.
• Has excellent communication, organisation, and interpersonal skills.

What we offer

• A welcoming, supportive, and collaborative team.
• Opportunities for SEN-focused professional development and career growth.
• A competitive salary and benefits package.
• The chance to make a real difference in children's lives every day.
• Opportunities for professional development and growth.

Application details

We warmly encourage visits to the school. Please apply below to be considered. Closing date: 17th October 2025. Interview date: To be confirmed.

Safeguarding

Safeguarding Statement: Learning in Harmony Trust 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. We particularly welcome applications from underrepresented groups including ethnicity, gender, transgender, age, disability, sexual orientation or religion. We follow safer recruitment practice and the successful applicant will need a satisfactory enhanced DBS certificate and supportive references.