SEND Teacher

The Learning Federation

Mead Primary School

Amersham Rd, Harold Hill, RM3 9JD

Telephone: 01708 343616

Headteacher: Ms Amy Holmes

SEND Teacher 

To support complex SEND in the Mead Primary School SEND Unit

Salary: Main Scale/UPR (ECT’s welcome to apply) + SEN Allowance (£2,679)

Hours: Full time 

Contract: Permanent

Reports to: SEND Unit Lead Teacher

Staff managed: SEND Unit support staff team

We are seeking to appoint a primary teacher with a passion and expertise in supporting children with high needs to work with our ASD/SEN pupils in the Mead SEND Unit.

In addition to the main responsibilities of a Teacher, working alongside the SEND Unit Lead teacher, you will also carry the responsibilities set out below:

1. Day to day running of the SEND Unit - timetables, meetings, outside agencies, curriculum, integration of children, including Intimate care as required
2. Planning and delivering a personalised curriculum, working on children’s targets, interventions and activities (whole class, 1-1 and small group)
3. Liaising with parents for IEP Reviews and Annual EHCP Reviews
4. Liaising with external agencies within the Local Authority (CAD 0-5 and 5-19)implementing targets from speech therapist, educational psychologist, occupational therapist, CAMHS
5. Manage a dedicated team of learning support staff who have a wide range of knowledge, skills and SEND knowledge
6. Support Staff Development through performance management & leading CPD
7. Liaison with the Inclusion team and Senior Leadership Team

Note: the responsibilities of this job description may be subject to annual review, subject to the normal processes of discussion and consultation with the postholder

The authority expects its employees to work flexibly within the framework of the duties and responsibilities specified above. This means that the postholder may be expected to carry out work that is not specified in the job profile but which is within the remit of the duties and responsibilities.

At Mead we can offer you:

• a kind, caring, warm and friendly school with happy, and motivated children;
• a well-resourced teaching environment adjacent to our mainstream school
• continuing professional development opportunities within and outside of school and an experienced team to offer advice and support
• an opportunity to be part of a strong and dedicated staff team who are committed to high standards and creating an inclusive learning environment for all children.

Please apply online.

Closing date: 19th May 2025

We reserve the right to interview suitable applicants early in the recruitment process so please apply without delay.

Interviews: 21st May 2025

Please note that in line with KCSIE 2023, the school will conduct a pre-employment internet/social media search on all shortlisted candidates.