SEND-Focused Primary Teacher – English & Inclusion

AMA Admin; Guildford; On-site; GBP 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

AMA Admin is seeking an experienced Primary Teacher with strong SEND experience to join a supportive specialist setting outside of Guildford. You will deliver high-quality English teaching across the primary age range, supporting pupils with SEND and SEMH needs in a nurturing, patient environment.

The ideal candidate will have QTS and substantial SEND experience, with a proven ability to differentiate lessons for pupils with EHCP targets and diverse needs, building positive relationships and

Qualifications

• QTS with experience teaching within a primary setting.
• Strong experience teaching English across EYFS, KS1 or KS2.
• Significant experience working with SEND pupils in a mainstream, specialist, SEND or alternative provision setting.
• A strong understanding of how SEND can impact learning, communication and behaviour.
• Experience adapting and differentiating lessons for pupils with additional needs.
• Strong behaviour management and a relational, trauma-informed approach.
• Ability to build positive relationships with pupils who may be disengaged or have experienced barriers to education.
• Understanding of EHCPs and personalised learning.
• A patient, flexible and nurturing approach to supporting pupils with additional needs.

Responsibilities

• Plan and deliver engaging English lessons across the primary age range, adapting teaching to suit individual needs.
• Support pupils with reading, writing, phonics, spelling, comprehension and communication.
• Adapt and differentiate lessons to meet individual EHCP targets, learning needs and abilities.
• Use SEND-friendly teaching strategies to support pupils with autism, ADHD, SEMH, sensory and communication needs.
• Break down learning into manageable, accessible steps to help pupils build confidence and independence.
• Create a calm, structured and predictable classroom environment.
• Build positive, trusting relationships with pupils and encourage engagement with learning.
• Support pupils who may have previously struggled to engage with mainstream education.
• Work closely with SENCOs, teaching assistants, pastoral staff and families to provide consistent support.
• Contribute to individual support plans and monitor pupil progress.
• Use positive behaviour and emotional regulation strategies to support pupils who may struggle with engagement or self-regulation.
• Encourage pupils to develop confidence, independence and resilience in their learning.

Skills

QTS

English instruction

SEND education

Behaviour management

Trauma-informed approach

EHCP knowledge

Relationship building

Differentiation

Job description

AMA Admin is seeking an experienced Primary Teacher with strong SEND experience to join a supportive specialist setting outside of Guildford. You will deliver high-quality English teaching across the primary age range, supporting pupils with SEND and SEMH needs in a nurturing, patient environment.

The ideal candidate will have QTS and substantial SEND experience, with a proven ability to differentiate lessons for pupils with EHCP targets and diverse needs, building positive relationships and