Class Teacher SEN & Inclusion
Ridgeway Primary Academy, Market Harborough, Leicestershire, LE16 7HQ15 days remaining to apply
Start date details
January 2027
Closing date
27 November 2026 at 9am
Date listed
12 November 2026
Job details
Job role
- Teacher or lecturer
Visa sponsorship
- Visas cannot be sponsored
Key stage
- Key stage 1, Key stage 2
Working pattern
- Full time
Contract type
- Permanent
Full time equivalent salary
- £35,092.00 - £48,349.00 Annually (Actual) M1-M6 + TLR
Class Teacher SEN & Inclusion job summary
Full time, Permanent.
Grade M1-M6, 1.0FTE, 52 weeks a year.
Salary: £35,092-£48,349 (Annual Actual) + TLR
Working Pattern: Monday-Friday
Are you a passionate, creative and dedicated teacher with a strong commitment to inclusive education?
Do you have the skills, knowledge and enthusiasm to make a real difference for children with Communication and Interaction (C&I) needs?
You will lead learning for an assigned class within our C&I Unit, delivering a curriculum that is engaging, well-matched and ambitious for all pupils. You will work closely with a skilled team of teachers and support staff, external professionals and families to ensure every child thrives—academically, socially and emotionally.
We are looking for someone with experience across the four areas of need, particularly in Communication and Interaction. You should have experience in using approaches such as AAC, PECS, Attention Autism, Makaton, and other communication systems that support children with varying language and interaction needs.
We’re looking for a teacher who:
- Can inspire and motivate children to achieve their full potential.
- Understands how to engage learners who struggle with attention or task focus, using creative and tailored approaches.
- Has a solid understanding of the primary curriculum and the progression of prior learning.
- Can adapt planning to meet the personalised needs of pupils with EHCPs.
- Knows how to deliver provision that supports pupils in achieving their EHCP outcomes.
- Is innovative, flexible and able to think outside the box to design high-quality learning experiences.
- Can deliver varied, practical and multisensory learning opportunities.
- Has experience using communication systems, including PECS, AAC and Makaton.
- Understands the key elements of successful teaching for children with C&I needs.
- Is fair, consistent and effective in behaviour management.
- Has high expectations of themselves and others.
- Values professional development and is eager to continue learning.
- Has excellent interpersonal and communication skills with children, colleagues and families.
- Is enthusiastic, hands-on and ready to roll up their sleeves to help wherever needed.
Qualifications:
- Qualified Teacher Status (QTS) in the UK (or equivalent certification in other countries). (E)
- Bachelor’s Degree in Education (B.Ed) or equivalent teaching qualification. Alternatively, a degree in a relevant subject plus a Postgraduate Certificate in Education (PGCE). (E)
- Enhanced DBS check (in the UK) for safeguarding children. (E)
- Evidence of recent relevant professional development in SEN such as: TEACCH, PECS etc. (Desirable)
- Basic first aid training (D)
Safeguarding and recruitment:
Our Schools/Trust and all its personnel are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. For all short-listed candidates, references will be requested in advance of the interview, and an online search will be carried out. The successful applicant will be subject to a full Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) disclosure, proof of ID, social media checks, medical clearance, and checks regarding the right to work in the UK.
Why join us:
- Welcoming, inclusive workplace.
- Opportunities for growth and career progression in a Trust that invests in its people.
- A supportive environment for your professional development.
- Staff well-being offering.
- Bike to work scheme.
Benefits:
- Free parking on site.
- Access to wellbeing services.
- An excellent teachers pension scheme
- Staff development opportunities
Learn Academies Trust is a Disability Confident employer and is committed to recruiting and retaining a diverse workforce and candidates with a disability who meet the essential job criteria will be given an opportunity to demonstrate their abilities at interview.
Learn Academies Trust is committed to promoting equality, valuing diversity and creating a truly inclusive Trust. We are determined to ensure all our stakeholders flourish and thrive. We aim to foster a culture where all are valued and respected. We acknowledge and celebrate all protected characteristics. We endeavour to remove all barriers to learning and participation. Our ED&I Policy and objectives are integral to all that we do.
Our vision for ED&I is simple: we aim to create an environment where everyone has a seat at the table, where everyone has a voice and where everyone belongs. We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. An offer of employment will be subject to the receipt of a satisfactory enhanced level DBS disclosure with a children’s barred list check, two satisfactory references (these will be requested if you are shortlisted) and successful completion of vetting.
We reserve the right to withdraw this vacancy if organisational priorities change.
Further information about the job
Commitment to safeguarding
Our organisation 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.
Offers of employment may be subject to the following checks (where relevant):
childcare disqualification
Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS)
medical
online and social media
prohibition from teaching
right to work
satisfactory references
suitability to work with children
You must tell us about any unspent conviction, cautions, reprimands or warnings under the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975.
Applying for the job
This school accepts applications through their own website, where you may also find more information about this job.
CVs will not be accepted for this application.
View advert on external website (opens in new tab)About Ridgeway Primary Academy
- Organisation type
- Academy, ages 3 to 11
- Education phase
- Primary school
- Size
- 234 pupils enrolled
- Age range
- 3 to 11
- Ofsted report
- View Ofsted report
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