SEND Teacher

Polaris Community; Wakefield; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A supportive educational organization in Wakefield is seeking a Primary SEND Teacher to create structured lessons and adapt teaching for pupils with special educational needs. This role offers an opportunity to make a significant impact in a nurturing environment that champions high-quality education. The correct applicant will hold Qualified Teacher Status and possess relevant experience in teaching primary age students. A commitment to safeguarding practices is essential, alongside participation in ongoing professional development.

Qualifications

• Successful teaching experience with primary age students.
• Good understanding of child protection and safeguarding protocols.
• Experience in adapting learning for pupils with SEND.

Responsibilities

• Plan and teach well-structured lessons to assigned classes.
• Assess, monitor, record, and report on pupil progress.
• Set high standards that inspire and challenge pupils.

Skills

Adapt teaching to meet pupils' needs

Good ICT skills

Knowledge of effective teaching strategies

Ability to build effective relationships with pupils

Education

Qualified teacher status (QTS)

Degree

Job description

Responsibilities

• Plan and teach well-structured lessons to assigned classes, following the school's plans, curriculum and schemes of work
• Assess, monitor, record and report on the learning needs, progress and achievements of assigned pupils, making accurate and productive use of assessment
• Adapt teaching to respond to the strengths and needs of pupils
• Set high standards which inspire, motivate and challenge pupils
• Promote good progress outcomes
• Demonstrate secure subject and curriculum knowledge
• Be familiar with the National Curriculum (Primary and Secondary)
• Be able to adapt learning to meet learners with SEND

Qualifications and Experience

• Qualified teacher status (QTS)
• Degree
• Successful teaching experience
• Experience in Teaching Primary age students
• Knowledge of the National Curriculum
• Knowledge of effective teaching and learning strategies
• A good understanding of how children learn
• Ability to adapt teaching to meet pupils' needs
• Ability to build effective working relationships with pupils
• Knowledge and understanding of child protection and safeguarding practices and protocols
• Knowledge of effective behaviour management strategies
• Good ICT skills, particularly using ICT to support learning, A commitment to support your development in acquiring new skills through a wide range of professional opportunities
• An opportunity to make a huge contribution to the lives and lifelong learning of vulnerable children who deserve high quality teaching in a safe educational provision
• A friendly and inclusive team who are passionate about improving pupil outcomes

Additional Requirements

The successful candidate will be required to complete an enhanced DBS Check, cost of which will be met by Polaris Community.

About the School

Are you ready to join a supportive and nurturing community that works together to achieve the very best outcomes for its young people? If so Ormston School in Leeds could be the perfect place for you to develop your career and make a real difference to the lives of young people. We are currently seeking a Primary SEND Teacher for our next group of young people who will join us in January 2026.

About the School Located in Headingley, Leeds, Ormston School opened with its first cohort of learners in September 2024 and offers a safe and supportive environment for pupils from 5 to 18 years old. Our aim is to provide a learning environment where young people can thrive, feel supported, safe and are then able to leave school happy with relevant experiences and outcomes to enable them to contribute to the wider community. With significant investment and an abundance of new resources, the successful applicant will have the opportunity to shape and mould the school to create a supportive environment that promotes self-discipline, and engagement, and inspires learning. Our mission is to provide each young person with a diverse and appropriate education that encourages aspiration and achievement. We are part of the Polaris Community and have been passionately improving the lives of young people for over 30 years. Within the Polaris Community, we have Six SEN Schools across the UK that work together to provide each pupil with a tailored, diverse, and appropriate education in a safe, supportive environment that promotes engagement, inspires learning, and encourages achievement. We're also incredibly proud that 100% of our inspected Education services have been rated as Good or Outstanding by Ofsted.