Maternity Cover SEN Teacher 0.6 at Chesterton Primary School

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Job Reference #

EDV/2026/CPS/79015

Location

Apsley Road, Chesterton, Cirencester, Gloucestershire, GL7 1SS

Contract Type

Maternity Cover

Contract Term

Part-Time

Salary

MPS/UPS (dependent on experience)

Closing Date

Midnight, Wed 15th Jul, 2026

Start Date

Sep 2026

Positions Available

Positions Available 1

Driving licence required

Interview Date(s)

16th July

Interview Date(s) 16th July

About this Role

oin Our Communication & Interaction (C&I) Centre

Make a Difference Every Day

The Chesterton Communication & Interaction (C&I) Centre offers a unique opportunity to work with a small group of pupils with autism and communication needs within a nurturing, highly specialised environment.

Our Centre is attached to the mainstream school, enabling pupils to access an individualised blend of specialist provision and inclusion opportunities. Staff play a vital role in helping children develop the confidence, communication skills and independence they need to thrive.

Why Teach in Our C&I Centre?

Small Class Sizes

Working with a small number of pupils allows you to:

Build strong, meaningful relationships with children and families
Understand each child's individual strengths and needs
Tailor learning and support effectively
Celebrate significant progress and achievements
Create a calm, supportive learning environment where every child is known and valued

High Levels of Professional Support

We recognise that supporting children with complex needs requires investment in staff wellbeing and professional development.

Our team benefits from:

Regular professional supervision
Collaborative problem-solving and case discussions
Strong leadership support
Weekly opportunities for reflection and planning
Access to specialist advice when needed
A culture where staff wellbeing is prioritised

Exceptional Professional Development

We are committed to developing expertise within our team.

Staff have opportunities to:

Access specialist autism training
Participate in SEND-focused professional development
Work alongside experienced practitioners
Develop expertise in communication and interaction needs
Engage with current research and evidence-based practice
Pursue leadership and specialist SEND development pathways

Working as Part of a Multi-Disciplinary Team

Our Centre works closely with a range of external professionals, enabling staff to develop a rich understanding of individual needs and effective intervention strategies.

This can include collaboration with:

Educational Psychologists
Speech and Language Therapists
Occupational Therapists
Advisory teachers
SEND specialists
Health and social care professionals

This collaborative approach ensures that pupils receive holistic support and that staff continually develop their professional knowledge.

Bespoke Assessment and Individualised Provision

We understand that traditional assessment methods do not always capture the progress made by pupils with communication and interaction needs.

Our approach includes:

Personalised assessment pathways
Individual communication targets
Detailed progress tracking
Strengths-based planning
Graduated support approaches
Tailored interventions designed around each child's needs

Staff have the opportunity to be creative, responsive and highly skilled in meeting individual learning needs.

A Centre of Best Practice

The Chesterton C&I Centre is committed to being a centre of excellence within the Gloucestershire C&I community.

We are proud to:

Share effective practice with colleagues across the county
Contribute to the development of specialist provision
Maintain high expectations for all pupils
Promote inclusion and meaningful participation
Continuously reflect upon and improve our provision

Our Team

Perhaps our greatest strength is our people.

You will join:

A close-knit and highly professional team
Colleagues who genuinely care about one another
Staff who celebrate successes together
A culture of respect, collaboration and continuous improvement
A team united by a shared commitment to helping children achieve their potential

Who We Are Looking For

We welcome applications from teachers who: