Special Educational Needs Teacher / Phase lead DSP

Knowsley Council; Northwood; On-site; GBP 33,000 - 51,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

SEN Allowance (£2,885)

TLR2B

Job summary

Knowsley Council is seeking a permanent Special Educational Needs Teacher/Phase Lead for the Designated Special Provision at Northwood Community Primary School. You will support and lead teaching for pupils with complex needs, including autism and Cognition & Learning, while promoting an inclusive, high-achievement culture.

The role offers CPD opportunities, a strong coaching culture, and a generous pay package with Main and Upper Pay Ranges plus SEN allowance and a TLR2B.

Qualifications

• Must be an inspirational teacher with a track record of high expectations.
• Must have some middle leadership experience.
• Willingness to undertake Train the Trainer Team Teach training.
• Will lead and complement a strong team ethos to sustain high standards academically, socially and emotionally.
• Experience supporting teaching and learning for pupils with complex needs including autism, Cognition and Learning, Communication and Interaction and Sensory/Physical needs.

Responsibilities

• Lead and develop the Designated Special Provision for pupils with SEND.
• Deliver high-quality teaching and support engagement across learners with diverse needs.
• Collaborate with staff, families and external partners to raise attainment.
• Contribute to CPD and modelling best practices across the school.

Skills

Inspirational teaching

Mid-level leadership

Team Teach training

Commitment to high standards

SEND experience (autism, C&L, S&Pt, SI

Education

Qualified Teacher Status (QTS)

Job description

Special Educational Needs Teacher/ Phase Lead DSP

Designated Special Provision

Permanent Position

Main Pay Range 1 - 6 / £32,916 - £45,351 per annum

Upper Pay Range 1 - 3 / £47,472 - £51,047 per annum

plus SEN Allowance (£2,885) plus TLR2B

To start 4th January 2026

We are looking to appoint a permanent teacher who has experience in supporting teaching and learning for pupils with SEND, to work in and lead our Designated Special Provision for children with a range of complex learning needs. We will offer you excellent CPD opportunities; Rebound Therapy, Attention Autism, PECS, training to deliver a Mastery Maths approach, Power of Reading, Read Write inc. and Kagan collaborative learning strategies. We are a Centre of Excellence for financial education and Inclusion and have a strongly embedded coaching culture. We have also achieved communication friendly school status and have achieved many awards including Leading Parent Partnership Award, Best Practice for Teaching Assistants, Wellbeing Award for Schools and Excellence in Pupil Development Award. If you are an inspirational, empathetic teacher, committed to supporting all children to be the best they can be, overcoming barriers and building rapport with pupils, staff and families, we would love to hear from you.

You must be:

• An inspirational teacher.
• Have some middle leadership experience
• Be willing to undertake Train the Trainer Team Teach training
• Someone who will be able to lead and complement our strong team ethos in our drive to maintain our high standards, academically, socially and emotionally.
• Committed to high expectations of pupils in all areas.
• Have experience in supporting teaching and learning for pupils with complex additional needs including autism, Cognition and Learning, Communication and Interaction and Sensory and Physical needs

Northwood Community Primary School is committed to safeguarding, to promoting the welfare of children and adhering to Equality for All. Copies of our Child Protection policy and our Employment of Ex-offenders policy are available on our website. This post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (as amended in 2013 & 2020) and shortlisted candidates will be required to disclose any relevant criminal history prior to interview. Applicants are reminded that it is offence to apply for a role involving regulated activity with children if you have been barred from doing so. Short-listed candidates will be subject to an on-line search for information relevant to the recruitment process. The successful candidate will be required to undertake an enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service check. Transgender applicants should be aware that the DBS Service now offers a sensitive applications route should you wish to have your previous gender identity kept confidential. To comply with the Asylum and Immigration Act 1996 all prospective employees will be required to supply evidence of eligibility to work in the UK.

Visits to the school

Friday 16th October 2026

Closing date

Wednesday 21st October 2026

Shortlisting

Wednesday 21st October 2026

Teaching Observations

Thursday 22nd October 2026

Interviews

Friday 23rd October 2026