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Special Educational Needs Disabilities Teacher

Shorefields

Sea

On-site

GBP 25,000 - 35,000

Full time

9 days ago

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Job summary

A reputable educational institution in Sea, UK, is searching for a passionate Special Educational Needs Disabilities Teacher to join their dynamic team. The ideal candidate will have experience in supporting children with special educational needs and disabilities. Responsibilities include planning lessons, conducting assessments, and providing guidance to staff. The role offers a supportive environment with professional development opportunities, fostering an inclusive atmosphere for both staff and pupils.

Benefits

High quality professional development
Friendly and supportive atmosphere
Inclusive environment

Qualifications

  • Must have a history of teaching children with special educational needs and disabilities.
  • Experience in planning and teaching core subjects.
  • Ability to coordinate Phonics groups.

Responsibilities

  • Plan and teach groups with SEND needs.
  • Conduct SEND assessments to support the SENDCo.
  • Cover classes when needed.

Skills

Experience with SEND
Teaching skills
Communication

Education

Qualified Teacher Status (QTS)
Job description
Special Educational Needs Disabilities Teacher

Job Ref No. ECC8822092-148S | Position Type: Teacher | Pay Range: MPR/UPR depending on experience

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

Application Close: 02/02/2026 | Midday | Interviews: Thursday 12th February 2026

About The Role

Are you highly passionate about education and supporting children with special educational needs and disabilities? Are you an experienced teacher with a history of teaching children with SEND? If so, we have the perfect opportunity for you!

Hamstel Juniors is a large junior school in Southend with amazing children, staff and facilities. We are looking to welcome a new SEN teacher to our happy team.

Key Responsibilities
  • Plan and teach groups of children with SEND needs to support their knowledge and understanding of the core subjects.
  • Conduct key SEND assessments to support the SENDCo.
  • Co‑coordinate Phonics groups across the school and track progress.
  • Maintain, order and develop resources pertaining to SEND for staff and pupils to use.
  • Support teachers with writing and reviewing ISP plans, including EAL plans across the school and quality‑assuring those plans.
  • Provide support and guidance to teaching staff around strategies for those pupils with SEND, including team‑teaching where applicable.
  • Liaise with key agencies including parents around all areas of SEND.
  • Cover classes when needed.
What We Offer
  • A friendly and supportive atmosphere where everyone is valued and matters.
  • An inclusive environment with wonderful children.
  • High quality professional development.
  • Support and collaboration across our Trust.
  • A well‑resourced school.
Contact & Application

Please include a cover letter with your application form commenting on how you meet the person specification criteria and providing insight into your relevant experience.

Telephone: 01702 987890 x310 Email: recruitment@porticoacademytrust.co.uk

Closing Date: Monday 2nd February 2026 at midday

Interviews: Thursday 12th February 2026

Application Documents
  • Support Staff Application Form
  • SEND Teacher Job Description
  • SEND Teacher Person Specification
Information About the School

Hamstel Junior School is part of Portico Academy Trust. Portico Academy Trust aspires to be at the heart of the local communities it serves. We aim to deliver excellent primary education and create new opportunities for our pupils.

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.

Documents (Additional Opportunities)

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