SEND Class Teacher

Specialist SEN Teacher

Location: Felixstowe
Salary: MPR SEN Allowance
Reporting to: Headteacher

About the Role

We are seeking a dedicated, adaptable and experienced Specialist SEN Teacher to join a supportive school in Felixstowe.

You will play a key role in delivering high-quality, inclusive education for pupils with special educational needs and disabilities (SEND), ensuring all learners can thrive and achieve their full potential.

About the Role

As a Specialist SEN Teacher, you will:

• Deliver high-quality, differentiated teaching for pupils with a wide range of complex SEND needs
• Plan, adapt and implement engaging lessons across all areas of need including communication and interaction, cognition and learning, SEMH, and physical development
• Assess, monitor and track pupil progress, ensuring strong outcomes for all learners
• Support the development of inclusive practice across the school
• Work collaboratively with teaching staff, support staff, parents, and external professionals
• Contribute to the wider school community and enrichment opportunities
• Uphold and promote the values and ethos of the Trust

Key Responsibilities

Specialist Provision

• Lead on the identification, assessment and support of pupils with SEND in line with the SEND Code of Practice (2015)
• Monitor and report on provision and progress, maintaining accurate records
• Provide guidance, training and support to staff to promote inclusive practice
• Liaise with multi-agency professionals, including educational psychologists and external services
• Contribute to EHCP assessments and reviews
• Support transitions between educational settings
• Lead or contribute to pupil-focused meetings, ensuring pupil and family voice is heard
• Support and develop teaching staff and teaching assistants to improve SEN provision
• Promote inclusion and equal opportunities across the school

General Teaching Responsibilities

• Deliver high-quality teaching in line with the Teachers' Standards
• Support school improvement priorities and self-evaluation processes
• Maintain high expectations of behaviour and achievement
• Work collaboratively as part of a wider teaching team
• Effectively deploy and manage teaching assistants within the classroom
• Create a stimulating and well-organised learning environment
• Participate fully in school life, including assemblies and events

Class Teacher Responsibilities

• Plan and deliver an inclusive, personalised curriculum
• Monitor and assess pupil progress, maintaining accurate records
• Provide regular feedback and reports to parents and senior leaders
• Build strong relationships with parents/carers
• Liaise closely with the SENDCo and safeguarding leads
• Manage and support additional adults within the classroom

What We're Looking For

Qualifications & Experience

• Qualified Teacher Status (QTS)
• Relevant teaching qualification and strong subject knowledge
• Experience working with pupils with SEND (desirable)
• Evidence of improving pupil outcomes

Skills & Attributes

• Strong leadership and organisational skills
• Ability to lead and support inclusive teaching practices
• Excellent communication and teamwork skills
• Ability to build positive relationships with pupils, families, and colleagues
• A proactive, solution-focused and adaptable approach
• Commitment to inclusion, equality and pupil wellbeing

Additional Information

• You will be expected to contribute to whole-school development and improvement
• Ongoing CPD and training opportunities will be provided
• The role includes working closely with external agencies and multi-disciplinary teams

Safeguarding Statement

The school is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. All staff are expected to share this commitment. An enhanced DBS check will be required.

Why Join Us?

• Opportunity to work within a supportive and forward-thinking Trust
• Access to professional development and SEND-specific training
• Collaborative working environment with strong staff support
• A rewarding role making a genuine difference to pupils' lives

The successful SEND Learning Support Assistant will have:

• Experience working within SEND setting