SEND Teacher

Westlea Primary School; Swindon; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

Westlea Primary School in Swindon is seeking a caring and patient teacher, ideally with experience in SEND. Join a committed team dedicated to supporting the unique learning journeys of children. The role offers opportunities for professional development and a supportive working environment.

Benefits

Professional development opportunities

Employee discounts via Brunel Perks

Excellent pension scheme

Annual pay progression opportunities

Qualifications

• Experience or clear understanding of supporting primary aged pupils with SEND.
• Unqualified teachers are welcome to apply.

Responsibilities

• Support primary aged pupils with special educational needs.
• Work as part of a friendly and dedicated team.

Skills

Caring

Patience

Supportive

Education

Qualified Teacher Status (QTS)

Job description

Westlea is a fantastic mainstream primary school with a Nursery Class for children aged 3-4 years, growing Special Resource Provision (SRP) for children who are disabled and a Complex Needs Unit.

We are looking to appoint a caring and patient teacher with experience or a clear understanding of how to support primary aged pupils with SEND. This experience can be gained in either a SEND or mainstream schools.

If this sounds like you, we’d love for you to join our friendly and dedicated team. Our children are unique and need positive, supportive and fun teachers who understand that our learning journeys are a bit different and that’s great!

Westlea Primary School is proud to be part of Brunel Academies Trust - a growing educational community with no barriers, only potential. We strive to significantly improve the life chances and outcomes for our CYP within our SEND, CofE and mainstream EPs.

Interview: w.c. 30.06.2025 or as received

In the first instance, we would welcome your application via SAM People Recruit. However, if you are unable to complete the application on this platform, please contact the team using [e-mail] or 01793 268820, and we will be able to issue a Word version of the application form for completion and return by the deadline. Unfortunately, in line with Safer Recruitment, we are unable to accept CVs.

For any internal to Brunel candidates, please contact [e-mail] for an internal application form.

Please see the attached Job Descriptions for full details of the responsibilities and expectations of these roles.

Note: Applicants will be considered as received. Should a suitable candidate be identified, we may close the vacancy early. Unqualified teachers are welcome to apply.

Hours: 32.5 pw per week

Please note: We would consider UNQ teachers for this role.

Benefits

Whether through continuous professional development, personal and impartial support, or exciting discounts to enjoy with friends and family, Brunel Academies Trust has a package of excellent benefits which are available to all employees, including:

• Support on continuous professional development (CPD) opportunities
• Brunel Perks – exclusive discounts on a range of products and retailers from cinema tickets, food shopping and holidays
• Discounts with Swindon Designer Outlet Village
• Carefirst – impartial counselling service in person, by video call or phone as well as a citizen’s advice function for advice and support on personal or professional queries
• Excellent pension scheme
• Free on-site parking
• Annual pay progression opportunities
• Continuous Service date honoured

You are invited and encouraged to visit our setting to explore how unique and inspirational our children and team are. We encourage you to learn more about us through our website, and contact the school office to arrange a visit.

Safeguarding Statement

Brunel Academies Trust is committed to Safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people (CYP) and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. Appointment is subject to a Disclosure and Barring Service check, references and medical clearance. All references will be obtained prior to interview in line with Safer Recruitment and KCSIE, and further references may be sought as deemed necessary.

Brunel Academies Trust is dedicated to the vision of having a diverse workforce and is committed to building a team that reflects diversity from the communities it serves. We value the contributions of all colleagues from a wide range of backgrounds and actively seek to promote an environment which is free from discrimination and harassment; which at the same time supports fair promotion and cultural acceptance.

Under the provision of the Equality Act 2010, Brunel Academies Trust welcomes applications from everyone and operates a recruitment process that is fair and does not discriminate against or disadvantage anyone because of their age, pronouns preference, disability, gender reassignment status, marriage or civil partnership status, pregnancy, paternity or maternity, race or nationality, religion or belief, sex or sexual orientation.

In order for your application to be formally considered, we require a fully completed application form in line with Keeping Children Safe in Education & Safer Recruitment. This must include your education history, qualifications with dates, and an unbroken employment history from leaving full-time education to present day (with gaps explained). Please ensure all gaps in employment are addressed in the provided space.