SEND Unit Provision Lead

Job details

Job role: - Teacher - Head of department or curriculum - SENDCo (special educational needs and disabilities coordinator)

Visa sponsorship: Visas cannot be sponsored

Key stage: Early years, Key stage 1, Key stage 2

Working pattern: Full time

Contract type: Permanent

Pay scale: MPS to UPS

Additional allowances: SEN allowance

What skills and experience we're looking for

• PGCE qualification or equivalent
• Education to degree level or equivalent
• Competence in the use of ICT
• SEND Qualification or CPD (desirable)
• Experience in working with young people with SEND
• Experience of working with students with Communication & Interaction needs and ASC (desirable)
• Experience in working in an educational setting
• Confident in dealing with young people and understanding young minds
• Ability to command and show respect
• Experience in leadership (desirable)
• Experience in working to an agreed performance level and taking part in performance review
• Ability to be an effective team player
• Excellent personal and social skills
• Ability to show initiative and flexibility
• Positive and caring approach to students

What the school offers its staff

• The opportunity to work in a successful and forward-thinking school.
• A strong ethos of nurture, support and well-being for all.
• Enthusiastic staff who are dedicated to achieving success for every child.
• Opportunities for high quality CPD.
• Support from a large, experienced team of leadership, teaching and support staff, including PPA time.

Further information about the job

The candidate will be required to undergo a full enhanced DBS check and must be eligible to work in the UK.

Visas cannot be sponsored.

If you're interested in teaching or training to teach in England as an international citizen, we can help you understand your next steps.

An exciting opportunity has arisen for a permanent full-time Specialist Provision Lead to join our team in September 2026. We are looking for someone with enthusiasm, imagination and commitment to providing the best quality education and support for pupils, primarily in our small specialist unit.

The provision will cater for a maximum of 21 pupils across the primary age range and will be specifically for children with additional communication and interaction needs, including those who have conditions on the autism spectrum. The provision is designed to support pupils who would benefit from the facilities and resources of a mainstream primary school, alongside providing specialist accommodation, education and pastoral care.

The successful applicant will need to have:

• Good knowledge and commitment to maintaining effective and inclusive teaching and learning.
• A flexible, creative and innovative approach.
• Commitment to team building and partnership with the whole school community.
• A caring and nurturing nature.
• Motivation, energy and a good sense of humour.

Commitment to safeguarding

We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of all pupils and expect all staff to share this commitment. Enhanced DBS clearance is required for this post, plus two references for all short-listed candidates

Applying for the job

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CVs will not be accepted for this application.

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