Class Teacher for one or our ASD Hubs
Leominster Primary School, Leominster, Herefordshire, HR6 8JU35 days remaining to apply
Closing date
23 February 2026 at 9am
Date listed
19 January 2026
Job details
Job role
- Teacher
Visa sponsorship
- Visas cannot be sponsored
Key stage
- Early years, Key stage 1, Key stage 2
Working pattern
- Full time: Monday to Friday, 32.5 hours per week
Contract type
- Permanent
Pay scale
- Main Scale
Additional allowances
With SEN Allowance (£2,787 per year)
What skills and experience we're looking for
We are looking for a teacher who:
- Has a history of excellent classroom practice
- Ideally has ASD/SEND-specific experience. SENCO accreditation is desirable but not essential.
- Awareness of (and ability to implement) Speech and Language programmes would be helpful
- Has experience of managing support staff and maintaining and developing close partnerships with parents, carers and external agencies
- Has the ability to implement EHCPs
- Has supported pupils with a wide range of needs and can demonstrate the positive impact their teaching has had on these pupils
- Can adapt and respond to the varying needs and challenges children with ASD can sometimes display.
- Has a clear and up-to-date understanding of the SEND code of practice, safeguarding and equalities issues
- Will contribute to the wider strategic direction of the school and promote positive behaviour across the school
- Has high expectations of what children can achieve
- Is willing to take a full part in the life of the school
What the school offers its staff
We can offer:
- The opportunity to work with an already established SEND team, providing support, training and advice.
- Caring, dedicated staff
- Exceptionally supportive parents and governors
- A commitment to your professional development
- An opportunity to be part of a thriving school community
- A stimulating working environment, both inside and out
- A vibrant, inclusive and exciting place to work.
Further information about the job
In September 2023 we opened a new Designated Provision for children who have Autistic Spectrum Disorder (ASD) and an associated Education, Health and Care Plan. This provision was extended to our second hub in September 2024; both complement our school SEND offer.
You will be working alongside an established team and will report to the Headteacher, and be supported by the Deputy Headteacher, SENCOs and the staff member who leads the other base. The Governors, staff and students are seeking to appoint an enthusiastic, dedicated and highly motivated teacher to join our inclusive school. This is an exciting opportunity to be part of a team which is expanding the existing specialist provision within the school. The successful candidate will be working with students at EYFS, Key Stage 1 and at KS2 academic level.
Interview date: Thursday 26th February 2026
Commitment to safeguarding
Our school is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults. We expect all staff, volunteers and trustees to share this commitment.
Our recruitment process follows the keeping children safe in education guidance.
The successful candidate will be subject to all necessary pre-employment checks, including: enhanced DBS; Prohibition check; Childcare Disqualification (where applicable); qualifications; medical fitness; identity and right to work.
All applicants will be required to provide two suitable references.
An online search will also be carried out as part of due diligence on all short-listed candidates.
Applying for the job
This job requires you to download an application form, you will be able to upload the application once complete.
CVs will not be accepted for this application.
Upload additional documents
If you need these documents in an accessible format, please contact the school.
About Leominster Primary School
- School type
- Local authority maintained school, ages 3 to 11
- Education phase
- Primary school
- School size
- 597 pupils enrolled
- Age range
- 3 to 11
- Ofsted report
- View Ofsted report
- School website
- Leominster Primary School website
- Email address
- admin@lps.hereford.sch.uk
- Phone number
- 01568 616919
Leominster Primary School is a three-form entry primary school with two nursery classes in the market town of Leominster in Herefordshire. We have 570 pupils on roll with a staffing complement of approximately 100. The school has two headteachers, who share responsibility for the school.
There are two specially resourced provision units on site. This provision is designated for a small number of pupils with social, emotional and mental health needs and pupils with autism
The school also provides before and after-school care on site.
Leominster Primary School has grown significantly in recent years and enjoys a very positive reputation in our area. OFSTED’s latest report affirms that ours is already a good and happy school with many impressive features. Our buildings and facilities are spacious and modern. Our children are a joy.
Arranging a visit to Leominster Primary School
To arrange a visit and increase the chance of a successful application email admin@lps.hereford.sch.uk.
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