Class Teacher (SEND)

Hillside Primary School, Ipswich, Suffolk, IP2 8NU

9 days remaining to apply

• Start date details

  To be confirmed

• Closing date

  15 May 2026 at 12pm (midday)

• Date listed

  6 May 2026

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Job details

• Job role:
  • Teacher
  • Suitable for early career teachers
• Visa sponsorship: Visas cannot be sponsored
• Key stage: Key stage 1, Key stage 2
• Working pattern: Full time
• Contract type: Fixed term
• Full-time equivalent salary: £32,916.00 - £51,048.00 Annually (FTE) MPS - UPS (£32,916 - £51,048 FTE)

Class Teacher (SEND) job summary

Location: Ipswich, Suffolk
Contract: Full Time, Fixed Term (12 months)
Salary: MPS - UPS (£32,916 - £51,048 FTE)

Hillside Primary School and Nursery in Ipswich is seeking a committed and thoughtful SEND Teacher to join our Oasis specialist internal alternative provision. This role focuses on supporting pupils with complex needs to re-engage with learning, build confidence and achieve positive outcomes. Working within a caring, collaborative school and as part of Active Learning Trust, the role offers the opportunity to deliver tailored, high-quality provision, respond sensitively to individual needs and contribute to a strong culture of inclusion. We are looking for a practitioner who brings patience, resilience and professional curiosity, and who is motivated by making a meaningful difference for children who need it most.

We welcome applications from Early Career Teachers and are committed to providing the support, mentoring and development needed to help ECTs thrive with us.

Summary of Key Responsibilities

• Plan and deliver well-structured, engaging lessons that meet the needs of all pupils, including those with additional and high needs
• Assess, monitor and use pupil progress effectively to inform teaching and secure strong outcomes
• Maintain high expectations for behaviour, learning and inclusion, creating a safe and positive classroom environment
• Work collaboratively with colleagues, support staff and external professionals to support pupil development
• Uphold safeguarding responsibilities and contribute positively to the wider life and ethos of the school

Contact
If you would like an informal discussion about the role, or for more info, please contact Lucy Wass, Headteacher, at: l.wass@hillsideprimary.co.uk

The Active Learning Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of all children and young people. We expect all staff to actively share this commitment. All adults working in our Trust in whatever capacity will be part of a thorough safer recruitment process. All appointments will be subject to pre-employment checks including the taking of satisfactory references and enhanced criminal record clearance in line with the need to create and maintain a safe culture.

The Active Learning Trust reserves the right to interview and appoint prior to the advert closing date. With this in mind, we encourage you to apply as soon as possible.

To ensure we recruit and retain the best talent, all new employees recruited to the Active Learning Trust (leadership, teaching and support staff) will be subject to a 6 months’ probation period at the start of their employment. This policy aims to assess new employees' alignment with our culture, teaching standards, and student needs. It is designed to foster success; with regular evaluations and support mechanisms in place, helping us to identify and nurture talent.

We value diversity and welcome applications from all, including those with protected characteristics under the Equality Act. Flexible working will be considered for all roles deemed suitable.

Further information about the job

The candidate will be required to undergo a full enhanced DBS check and must be eligible to work in the UK.

Visas cannot be sponsored.

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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.

About Hillside Primary School

• School type: Academies, ages 3 to 11
• Education phase: Primary school
• School size: 421 pupils enrolled
• Age range: 3 to 11
• Ofsted report: View Ofsted report
• School website: Hillside Primary School website
• See more jobs: teaching-vacancies.service.gov.uk/organisations/hillside-primary-school-ipswich

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