Mini Provision SEND Teacher 1.0FTE – Fixed Term
Overview
We are seeking a passionate and experienced SEND teacher to join our school and work with children on bespoke curriculums. The successful candidate will work alongside our school SENDCo, experienced and committed SEND TAs, as well as additional support from our inclusion leads across the Trust.
The salary for this role will include an additional allowance - a SEND allowance.
We welcome applications from experienced teachers only.
We are seeking a dedicated and skilled teacher to lead learning for pupils with complex additional needs within a bespoke provision in our mainstream school. This role involves working with a small group of children who are inclusively part of the school community but are taught within a carefully designed setting that meets their individual needs.
The successful candidate will be responsible for planning, delivering and leading a highly personalised curriculum, tailored to support each child’s developmental, social and academic progress. A key aspect of the role is to incorporate and monitor targets from each pupil’s Education, Health and Care Plan (EHCP), ensuring that learning is purposeful, ambitious and responsive to their needs.
Our school offers a nurturing, structured and inclusive environment where pupils are supported to develop independence, confidence and communication skills. We are committed to creating rich and meaningful learning experiences, enabling children to engage, express themselves and achieve success in ways that reflect their individual strengths.
Facilitating happy, engaging and highly personalised learning is at the heart of everything we do.
Personal attributes
Our approach includes:
- A flexible school day tailored to sensory needs
- Enhanced opportunities for recall and consolidation
- Adapted lessons for children with complex needs
- Reintegration into mainstream and reverse integration opportunities where appropriate
We are looking for someone who:
- Has a strong understanding of a range of special educational needs
- Possesses a solid foundation in complex learning needs strategies
- Has prior experience working in SEND settings (this role is not suitable for newly qualified teachers)
- Is a team player with a long-term commitment to supporting children with SEND
- Is ambitious on behalf of our pupils and reflective in their practice
Salary & Benefits
Grade: MPS1-MP6
SEN TLR: £2,885.00
Hours: 1.0 FTE
Contract: Fixed Term to start 4th Jan 27 until 31st August 2027
Location
St John's Church of England Primary School
Maple Road
Penge
London
SE20 8HU
Supporting documents
How to apply
Please send your application, outlining your suitability for the role against the enclosed person specification and job description, by email to Aquinas.recruitment@aquinastrust.org.
Alternatively, submit your application to the HR Officer, Aquinas, Magpie Hall Lane, Bromley, BR2 8HZ.
Shortlisted candidates will be asked to bring appropriate identification with them to interview. For the purpose of DBS clearance, only copies of the successful applicant’s identification will be retained. All candidates should provide two references. Permission should be sought prior to including any referee on your application form. Shortlisted candidates may have their references taken-up before any interview – unless explicitly requested in your application.
We reserve the right to interview and appoint at any stage during the recruitment process.