SEND Class Teacher – For a September 2026 start

An exciting and new opportunity has arisen for an enthusiastic, committed and inspirational SEND Class Teacher to join our team and make a difference to every child at Waulud Primary School.

We are looking for an exceptional and dedicated SEND Teacher to develop and lead our Learning Bases, for children with Special Educational Needs and Disabilities (SEND). Our Learning Bases will support children with learning difficulties, providing a structured, nurturing environment where children can access personalised learning and develop both academically and socially. Access to the Learning Bases will be based on need rather than age, enabling children to benefit from a fully bespoke curriculum and within a fully integrated setting.

This is an exciting opportunity for a passionate teacher, committed to inclusive education and personalised support to lead and support these Learning Bases. The successful candidate will work closely with the Inclusion Manager, pastoral team and external professionals to ensure children receive high quality support and achieve positive outcomes both academically and emotionally.

Whether you are a qualified SENDCo or a teacher who is looking to complete their SENDCo qualification, if you are committed to championing inclusion for all and looking for an opportunity to support with developing and leading a new SEND classroom within our school, we want to hear from you.  

About the job

Full time

Permanent/Fixed Term

Salary – MPR 3 to UPR 1

Start Date – September 2026

About Us

Waulud Primary School is a successful, welcoming and thriving two form entry school with a culture of high aspirations for all pupils and staff.

Everything we chose to do must have a positive impact on our children and help our school achieve its vision of “working together to provide a safe, inclusive learning environment where all our valued, respected and achieve their best”

Ofsted recognised that “the schools strong values provide children with a very nurturing, caring environment.”

Our children are given limitless opportunity to ‘Believe, Achieve and Grow’

About You

We wish to appoint someone who:

Ø  Is a reflective and skilled teacher with a strong passion for supporting children with SEND

Ø  Has experience working with children with complex needs

Ø  Has knowledge and understanding of the Early Years framework

Ø  Ability to create a nurturing, inclusive environment where children feel safe, valued and supported

Ø  Sets high expectations for all, challenges, motivates, inspires and supports children to achieve their best

Ø  Has a commitment to improving outcomes and opportunities for vulnerable learners

Ø  Demonstrates consistently our shared vision, attitudes and values

Ø  Has an approachable positive mind-set and be able to build strong relationships with pupils, staff, parents and the wider community

Ø  Has a willingness to teach and offer rich learning experiences and value building self-confidence, resilience and a sense of well being

Ø  Experience working in specialist provisions, nurture groups or alternative settings would be an advantage

SENDCo or an experienced teacher with an interest in working with Children with SEND and looking for a new challenge.

About the role

As SEND Teacher and Learning Base Lead you will:

Ø  Lead and Develop the learning bases to ensure high quality support for children with SEND

Ø  Design and deliver adapted, high quality differentiated teaching for children with Moderate Learning Difficulties (MLD), Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD), Speech Communication and Language Needs (SLCN), Social Emotional and Mental Health (SEMH) and Severe Learning Difficulties (SLD)

Ø  Provide personalised interventions and targeted support programmes

Ø  Continuingly assessing and adapting the approach to ensure every child thrives and is fully supported as they move into the next phase of their educational journey

Ø  Provide high quality care, intervention and support to children to enable them to access education and achieve their full potential

Ø  Work closely with the Inclusion Manager, pastoral team and external professionals to support children with complex needs in order to provide a bespoke curriculum to meet their needs in learning within the bases and within mainstream lessons

Ø  Support children by providing strategies for emotional regulation and reintegration onto learning

Ø  Monitor pupil progress and ensure provision enables children to achieve positive outcomes

Ø  Promote a nurture-based approach that supports children’s well-being and resilience

Ø  Lead and Support SEND Teaching Assistants working within the Learning Bases  

We Will Offer You

Ø  A vibrant, happy school environment to work in, where everyone is nurtured, encouraged and challenged to aim high

Ø  A strong and supportive team who are enthusiastic, knowledgeable, dedicated and committed to our school vision

Ø  Excellent career/professional development

Ø  Well behaved pupils with a growth mind set and desire to learn

Ø  An environment where you can make a real difference

Ø  Extensive Staff Wellbeing Package – this is prioritised for all members of our staff community

Visits to the school are strongly encouraged and a mutually beneficial time can be arranged by contacting the school office. Please contact us on HR@wauludprimary.co.uk or 01582 593469

Thank you for your interest in our school, and we look forward to meeting you soon.

If you are interested, please apply at www.mynewterm.com or you can collect an application form, job description and person specification from the school office. Applicants for this public facing role will need to demonstrate the ability to converse, and provide effective help or advice, fluently spoken in English.

CV’s will not be accepted for any posts based in school. The school is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and expect all staff to share this commitment. Applicants must be willing to undergo child protection screening appropriate to the post, including checks with past employment and the Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS).

We reserve the right to close this vacancy early if a suitable candidate is found.

Closing Date:  Midday on Friday 8^th May 2026