SEND Teacher

Axcis Education; Southall; On-site; GBP 28,000 - 38,000; Full time

Job summary

Axcis Education is partnering with a welcoming primary school in Southall, Ealing, seeking an experienced SEND Teacher to lead the Inclusion Base and champion inclusive practice. You will support up to six pupils with complex needs and collaborate closely with a small team of TAs.

You will adapt planning to EHCPs, monitor progress, and provide flexible cover across EYFS to Year 6 when required. A nurturing, collaborative approach is essential.

Qualifications

• Experience with pupils with SEND and complex needs.
• Experience in ARP or specialist SEND setting preferred.
• Strong behaviour management and collaboration skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead and teach within the Inclusion Base for up to six pupils.
• Adapt planning to EHCPs and OT/SaLT guidance.
• Supervise three Teaching Assistants and coordinate with teachers.
• Provide flexible cover across EYFS to Year 6 as needed.
• Attend CPD and contribute to school development.

Skills

SEND experience

Team leadership

Communication skills

Flexible cover

Education

Qualified Teacher Status (QTS)

Job description

Location

Southall, Ealing

Role

Full-Time SEND Teacher

Axcis are currently working with a welcoming primary school in Southall, Ealing, who are looking for an experienced and passionate SEND Teacher to lead their Inclusion Base. This is an exciting opportunity for a teacher with a strong understanding of SEND who is confident supporting pupils with complex needs and creating an inclusive, nurturing learning environment. The successful candidate will primarily work within the Inclusion Base, supporting up to six pupils, while also having the flexibility to provide cover across the wider school, from EYFS through to Year 6, particularly during afternoons and on a semi-regular basis.

The Role

• Leading and teaching within the Inclusion Base, supporting up to six pupils.
• Adapting existing lesson planning and resources to meet individual needs.
• Creating weekly timetables and planning provision based on EHCPs, Occupational Therapy (OT) and Speech and Language Therapy (SaLT) programmes.
• Monitoring pupil progress and carrying out regular assessment.
• Managing and supporting a team of three Teaching Assistants.
• Liaising closely with Year 1 teachers and other members of the school team.
• Providing flexible cover across the school from EYFS to Year 6 when required.
• Attending CPD opportunities and contributing to ongoing professional development.
• Making effective use of dedicated PPA time for planning, assessment and preparation.

Pupils

• Pre-verbal communication needs – three pupils.
• Intimate and personal care needs, which will be carried out by the Teaching Assistants.
• Sensory-seeking behaviours, including mouthing objects, spitting and self-biting.
• Pathological Demand Avoidance (PDA) alongside language and communication needs – three pupils.
• SEMH needs, particularly when pupils become dysregulated – three pupils.

About You

• Qualified Teacher Status (QTS).
• Strong experience working with pupils with SEND and complex needs.
• Experience within a Special School, ARP (Additionally Resourced Provision) or specialist SEND setting – highly preferred.
• A good understanding of EHCPs and how to translate identified needs into effective classroom provision.
• Experience working alongside or implementing OT and SaLT programmes.
• Strong behaviour and regulation management skills.
• The ability to lead and motivate a team of Teaching Assistants.
• Excellent communication and collaboration skills.
• A nurturing, flexible and child-centred approach.

Salary / Pay Rate will be dependent on your skills and experience.

Axcis is an equal opportunities employer and as such we do not discriminate based on age, gender, disability, race or any other equal opportunities criteria.

The company is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. As such, you will be required to provide an up to date DBS, or be prepared to allow Axcis to process one on your behalf, in addition to other mandatory compliance checks in line with the DfE guidelines (for details please see our website).

If the position you are applying for involves working with children or vulnerable adults, this post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (ROA) 1974.

You must be suitably qualified for the position advertised and be prepared to attend a face to face interview with Axcis to demonstrate your suitability for this role.

Contact: Meryl McArthur

Telephone: [phone] | Ext: 1064