About us:

The Special Partnership Trust is a specialist educational trust made up entirely of SEN schools and ARBs across the South West. We are ambitious, aspirational and committed to raising standards for children and young people with SEND. Our work is driven by inclusivity, authenticity and a belief that every young person deserves the very best opportunities.

The Role:

We are seeking a skilled and motivated teacher to join our Outreach Team. This role will provide specialist SEND outreach support to mainstream schools across Devon, helping to strengthen inclusive practice and improve outcomes for children and young people with SEND. The primary base of this role will be in Tavistock with travel and delivery to schools across Exeter, Torbay, Devon (& visit the Trust Office in Cornwall on occasion).

You will bring current classroom experience, strong knowledge of adaptive teaching and inclusive practice, and the confidence to model strategies, coach staff and share expertise across a range of settings.

Key Responsibilities: 

 Providing specialist outreach support to mainstream primary and secondary schools

·         Modelling high‑quality, inclusive classroom practice and therapeutically informed strategies

·         Advising on provision for pupils with complex SEND within mainstream settings

·         Working in partnership with SPT special schools to share and develop practice

·         Identifying barriers to learning and supporting schools to implement effective adaptations

·         Delivering and contributing to CPD and training for school staff

·         Supporting schools with graduated response processes, IEPs and Annual Reviews

·         Maintaining accurate visit records, plans and reports

·         Building strong, positive relationships with school leaders, teachers, parents and external professionals

·         Promoting safeguarding, equality, inclusion and evidence‑based practice

Our Total Reward Offer:

The Special Partnership Trust recognises the importance of developing a properly implemented People Strategy to underpin the overall strategic aims of the Trust.

Our People Strategy is designed to help us attract prospective high calibre candidates, as well as drive engagement, productivity and retention of our high performing and high potential employees. It reflects our belief in putting our people first. This does not mean putting our learners second. It is based on the philosophy that if we create a positive and rewarding work environment, if our staff feel motivated, well managed and well supported, they in turn will provide the best possible outcome for our learners.

We recognise that our total reward offer, has got to consist of more than just money. We seek to provide our staff with a diverse range of benefits that support their day to day needs both at work and outside of work. These include generous leave entitlements and pension scheme as well as access to health/wellbeing tools, training & development, career pathways and opportunities to ensure they feel valued.

Please visit the Special Partnership website, www.specialpartnership.org for further information about our Trust, or to learn more about our People Strategy and Benefits click here.

If you need the application form or any part of the recruitment process in a different format, please contact us directly at recruitment@specialpartnership.org and we will make the necessary adjustments.

Are you ready to make a lasting impact? Join us today. 

Safeguarding:

The Special Partnership Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. All offers of employment are subject to the satisfactory completion of checks and references, including an Enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check. In accordance with guidance in Keeping Children Safe in Education; the Trust will undertake an online search of all shortlisted candidates.