SEND Specialist Teacher

Shorefields; Tilbury; On-site; GBP 28,000 - 36,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading educational institution in Tilbury is looking for an experienced Teacher with a focus on SEND to join their vibrant community. The ideal candidate will possess strong subject knowledge and a commitment to pupil progress. This full-time role offers competitive pay on the Teachers’ Main Payscale and includes benefits like a £1000 Golden Hello for successful applications. Candidates should demonstrate a passion for education and the ability to support diverse learning needs. Interested applicants are encouraged to contact the school for a visit.

Benefits

£1000 Golden Hello

Staff well-being programme

Salary sacrifice schemes

Planning time

No after school club expectations

Long service awards

High quality resources

Paid 'My Day' off

Career development and training

Subsidised holiday provision

GLC Staff Nursery

Qualifications

• Experience as a SEND teacher with strong knowledge of the curriculum.
• Enthusiastic early career teachers also encouraged to apply.
• Demonstrated commitment to supporting all pupils.

Responsibilities

• Deliver high-quality lessons and support all pupils.
• Assess and monitor pupil progress.
• Work collaboratively with staff to ensure effective teaching.

Skills

SEND teacher experience

Excellent subject knowledge

Understanding of current curriculum

Commitment to pupil progress

Passion for learning

Education

Qualified Teacher Status

Job description

Job Ref No. ECC2552-323 Position Type: Teacher Pay Range: Teachers’ Main Payscale (1-6) /UPS

Position Start Date: 13/04/2026 Contract Type: Full-time Contract Term: Permanent

Application Close: 27/01/2026 Midday Date of Interviews: 2nd February 2026

Working Pattern: Full Time - Talk to us about flexible working

Start Date: 13th April 2026

Closing Date: 27th January 2026

Lansdowne Primary Academy is part of the Gateway Learning Community [GLC] which is a partnership of one secondary academy and four primary academies located within Tilbury and Chadwell St Mary in the borough of Thurrock, to the east of London. We are a vibrant, innovative and highly successful organisation: the place of choice to work and learn. Across the 5 academies of the GLC, we celebrate differences and pledge that everyone enjoys an equality of opportunity and is not discriminated against in any way.

The successful candidate will be an experienced SEND teacher with excellent subject knowledge and a thorough understanding of the current curriculum or an early careers teacher with enthusiasm and a passion to learn. Candidates will need to evidence a committed approach to ensuring that all pupils under their care, regardless of ability, have the opportunity to make excellent progress.

Watch our video for an insight in to our academy: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KNTalGAxd8Q

You can read our latest Ofsted Report here: http://www.theglc.org.uk/879/ofsted-reports

Additional Benefits for Working for the GLC:

• £1000 Golden Hello for successful candidates [teachers paid on Main Scale to UPS 3 only applying directly to the GLC, only after a qualifying period of six months.]
• Staff well-being programme: Including access Westfield Health Insurance
• Salary Sacrifice Schemes including Cycle to work Scheme
• 3 hours of planning, preparation and assessment time [Primary]
• No expectations for teachers to lead after school clubs [Primary]
• Long service awards after: 5, 10, 15, 20, 25 and years of service
• State of the art facilities and access to high quality resources to support learning
• A paid 'My Day' each year
• Excellent career development and training
• 2-week October half term break
• A supportive central team [reprographics, ICT, HR, Finance] which enables teachers to focus on teaching
• Paid opportunities to teach during school holiday clubs
• Free access to the fitness suite at the Gateway Academy
• Subsidised holiday provision for children of staff
• GLC Staff Nursery [Competitive rates and term time only]

The GLC embraces diversity and promotes equality of opportunity. Job share, part-time and flexible working opportunities will be considered.

We warmly welcome applicants who are interested in this position to visit our school prior to making an application. Please contact [e-mail] to arrange a visit.

If you would like to apply for this position and join our school pleasevisit our website and complete an online application form: https://recruit.sampeople.co.uk/Jobboard/Vacancy/Details?campaignref=SCH-GLC-0194

The GLC is an equal opportunities employer and is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expect all staff, volunteers and visitors to share this commitment. Following safer recruitment procedures, the appointment will be subject to the completion of pre employment checks, including satisfactory references, medical clearance and enhanced DBS disclosure.

In line with the recommended practice in the statutory guidance 'KCSIE' the school will conduct searches for information on shortlisted candidates which is publicly available online. The purpose is limited:

- to identify issues which call into question the applicants' suitability to work with children;

- to verify employment history

Only information related to the purposes stated will be shared with the Panel. Any information will be discussed with candidates at interview before any decisions regarding the recruitment process are made.

Information about the School

Lansdowne Primary AcademyLansdowne RoadTilburyEssex RM18 7QB01375 487200

Head of School: Dan GeorgeNOR 690

All appointments are subject to safer recruitment requirements to ensure the safeguarding of children and young people. All positions will involve appropriate checks and clearances.

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Kathryn Luckin
Lansdowne Primary Academy , Tilbury
Essex, RM18 7QB Telephone: [phone]
Email: [e-mail]