SEND Class Teacher

Wyvil Primary School; Harrogate; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading primary school in Harrogate is seeking a SEND Class Teacher for a full-time position starting in September 2026. This role involves delivering high-quality lessons to students with Special Educational Needs, specifically Autism and Speech and Language challenges. The ideal candidate will have a passion for learning and be able to create an inclusive atmosphere that supports the diverse needs of all children. Competitive salary and opportunities for professional development are available.

Benefits

Specific SEND training and development

Supportive staff team

Welcoming community atmosphere

Qualifications

• Experience working with children with SEND.
• Passion for fostering a welcoming and inclusive environment.
• Willingness to learn communication strategies.

Responsibilities

• Deliver high quality lessons for children with SEND.
• Plan and implement strategies for educational health care plans.
• Create engaging learning opportunities in various settings.

Skills

Flexible teamwork

Holistic approach to learning

High expectations for behaviour and learning

Communication support strategies

Ability to create stimulating environments

Job description

SEND CLASS TEACHER - Wyvil Primary School

Salary: MPS / UPS + SEND allowance. Full time | Permanent contract. Required to start for September 2026.

Wyvil Primary School is an exciting and innovative school situated in the centre of London, based in three buildings. We have a dedicated Autism Resource Base in Kennington and two mainstream sites in Vauxhall with integrated resource base classes for children with Autism and Speech and Language needs.

Responsibilities

• Work flexibly in a collaborative team.
• Consistently plan for and deliver high quality lessons for children with SEND, particularly Autism and Speech and Language.
• Have a holistic approach to learning to enable all children to make demonstrable progress in both academic learning and Personal, Social and Emotional development.
• Create a welcome and inclusive learning environment.
• Have consistently high expectations of yourself and others so that behaviour, inclusivity and children’s learning are of the highest standard.
• Be willing to learn how to support children in the early stages of communication effectively (e.g. using PECS, Widgit Online, Intensive Interaction, ALD devices).
• Be trained to implement and review strategies to support children’s educational health care plans and behaviour plans.
• Create stimulating learning opportunities inside and outside the classroom environment.

Benefits

• An exciting opportunity to work in the centre of London.
• Amazing children, with a passion for learning.
• A welcoming community who have our children’s best interests at heart.
• A supportive staff team with expertise in SEND and Behaviour strategies.
• The opportunity to share ideas and develop practice in a school which is striving to be at the forefront of best practice.
• Opportunities for specific SEND training and development.
• The chance to work with a range of external agencies and specialists.
• The chance to be part of the school’s coaching culture.
• The opportunity to work in a team to support curriculum development.
• Be part of a wider and supportive school federation.
• The opportunity to work in different learning spaces to support different areas of learning for children with SEND (e.g. calm area, sensory room).

Additional Information

• We are a forward thinking and inclusive team who have our staff and children’s best interests at heart.
• We value our community and parents as partners, communicating openly and listening readily, inviting their input with respect and consideration.

Applications

Applications Close: w/b 16th March 2026 (early applications are welcomed). Interviews: w/b 23rd March 2026 (interviews may be earlier for early applications).

SCHOOL TOURS ARE WELCOME AND ENCOURAGED!

Contact

Please contact [e-mail] for a recruitment pack. PLEASE DO NOT SUBMIT CVs, AS THESE CANNOT BE ACCEPTED.

Equal Opportunities

Wyvern Federation is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expect all staff, volunteers and external agencies to share this commitment. Successful candidates will be asked to apply for an Enhanced Disclosure from the Disclosure and Barring Service. Further information about the disclosure can be found at www.gov.uk/dbs. The Wyvern Federation aims for quality services and equal opportunities for all.