JOIN OUR TEAM

Are you a passionate and dedicated teacher with a strong commitment to supporting children with special educational needs? Do you thrive in a nurturing and inclusive environment where you can make a real difference? If so, we’d love to hear from you!

Sidegate Primary School is seeking an enthusiastic and experienced SEU Teacher to join our supportive and dynamic team. In this role, you will work closely with the Head of SEU and the inclusion team to provide high-quality education and support for pupils ensuring their academic, emotional, and social development.

Job title: SEU Teacher

Location: Sidegate Primary School

Contract: Permanent, Full-time, Monday to Friday

Salary: MPS - £31,650-£43,607 Annually Actual.  Plus SEN allowance of £5,285.00 per annum

Closing Date: 9:00am, Wednesday 30th  April 2025

We are seeking a teacher who embodies the following qualities:

• Outstanding Practitioner – Able to meet diverse learning needs in the classroom.
• Collaborative Team Player – Thinks creatively and communicates effectively.
• Flexible Educator – Recognises the importance of learning both inside and outside the classroom.
• Experienced in SEN – Knowledge or interest in supporting students with sensory needs, autism, and associated behaviours.
• Reflective and Open-Minded – Keen to develop professionally and contribute to a dynamic team.

 Key Responsibilities Includes:

• Plan and deliver engaging, structured lessons tailored to individual learning needs.
• Assess, monitor, and support pupil progress, working collaboratively on EHCPs and reviews.
• Foster a nurturing learning environment that promotes inclusion and well-being.
• Maintain high expectations for behaviour, safety, and learning outcomes.

 Why join us?

• Vivup Benefit System.
• Employee Assistance Programme.
• Cycle to Work Scheme.
• Teacher pension scheme.
• The opportunity to make a significant impact on students’ lives.
• SEN Allowance of £5,285 per annum.

If you wish to discover more about this exciting opportunity, then please contact Savannah La'Thangue - savannah.lathangue@sidegate.net

The Active Learning Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of all children and young people. We expect all staff to actively share this commitment. All adults working in our Trust in whatever capacity will be part of a thorough safer recruitment process. All appointments will be subject to pre-employment checks including the taking of satisfactory references and enhanced criminal record clearance in line with the need to create and maintain a safe culture.

The Active Learning Trust reserves the right to interview and appoint prior to the advert closing date.  With this in mind, we encourage you to apply as soon as possible.

To ensure we recruit and retain the best talent, all new employees recruited to the Active Learning Trust (leadership, teaching and support staff) will be subject to a 6 months’ probation period at the start of their employment. This policy aims to assess new employees' alignment with our culture, teaching standards, and student needs.  It is designed to foster success; with regular evaluations and support mechanisms in place, helping us to identify and nurture talent. 

We value diversity and welcome applications from all, including those with protected characteristics under the Equality Act. Flexible working will be considered for all roles deemed suitable.