Job Introduction
Salary: Main Scale/Upper Pay Scale
Hours: Part Time (0.6 FTE)
Contract: Temporary until the end of July 26
Responsible to: SENDCo
Start: As soon as possible
We are seeking a dedicated and passionate Specialist SEND Teacher. You will be part of an exciting opportunity to mould Tanners Brook’s provision for children with high needs, playing a vital role in embedding inclusive practice across the school. This will be a key role within the school, supporting children with a range of complex and multiple needs including autism, SEMH, sensory processing and communication difficulties.
You will work across the school to plan and deliver individualised support and structured interventions, adapting activities and resources to meet the unique needs of each pupil. You will be expected to provide high-quality specialist support, including implementing personalised strategies, while also contributing to the review and development of Education, Health and Care Plans (EHCPs).
This role also involves modelling effective practice for staff, offering guidance and coaching to support inclusive classroom strategies, and liaising closely with the SENDCo, external professionals, class teachers, and families.
We are looking for someone who is proactive, calm and emotionally intelligent, with a genuine passion for inclusion and a strong commitment to supporting children with complex needs. A good understanding of autism, SEMH and sensory needs is essential, and confidence using approaches such as PECS, Makaton, Attention Autism or Zones of Regulation would be highly advantageous.
You should be confident in working closely with families, contributing to EHCP planning and reviews, and supporting the development of other staff through modelling and coaching. Above all, you must be passionate about making a difference to the lives of children and families and committed to the inclusive values that define our school.
This post is ideal for someone with:
- A deep understanding of autism, SEMH, sensory processing and communication needs
- The resilience and skill to support children with EHCPs and complex learning profiles
- A passion for inclusion and the confidence to lead provision within our alternative pathway
- Excellent organisation skills (the ability to organise your own time and that of others)
- A track record of coaching/mentoring and experience of line management
Visits to the school are welcome. If you would like to discuss the vacancy further, please contact the school to arrange a time speak to the SENDCo, Penny Burnett.
If you wish to apply for this post, please review our full job description and person specification and then please complete our teaching application form. These documents can all be downloaded from our website at Tanners Brook Primary School - Vacancies
Completed application forms can be emailed to sandra.verrall@tannersbrookpri.org.uk or submitted by post to the school: Tanners Brook Primary School, Elmes Drive, Southampton, SO15 4PF. Please note that CV’s will not be accepted. No agency applications either please.
The HISP Multi Academy Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. We will ensure that all our recruitment and selection practices reflect this commitment. All successful candidates will be subject to Disclosure and Barring Service checks along with other relevant employment checks. We are also committed to providing equality of opportunity at all stages of the recruitment and selection process and ensuring that candidates are treated fairly and lawfully throughout the process.
Closing Date: Thursday 6th November at Noon
Expected Interview Date: W/C Monday 10th November
Application form & Further details: www.tannersbrookpri.org.uk/vacancies/current-vacancies/
Informal Enquiries: Penny Burnett - penny.burnett@tannersbrookpri.org.uk
Safer Recruitment
We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. We will ensure that all our recruitment and selection practices reflect this commitment. All successful candidates will be subject to Disclosure and Barring Service checks along with other relevant employment checks.
