Enhanced Provision SEND Teacher

Leamington Primary and Nursery Academy, Sutton-in-Ashfield, Nottinghamshire, NG17 5BB

37 days remaining to apply

• Start date details

  ASAP

• Closing date

  11 December 2026 at 9am

• Date listed

  4 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: £31,650.00 - £49,084.00 Annually (FTE) Main Pay Range to Upper Pay Range with SEN Allowance

Enhanced Provision SEND Teacher job summary

About Us:

Leamington Primary and Nursery Academy is a vibrant school where children are at the centre of everything we do. Our motto of 'Nurture and Love to Educate' is threaded through everything we do. We are proud of our warm, welcoming ethos and strong sense of community, where every child is supported to achieve their very best. Our relational approach allows us to foster positive relationships with the whole school community and our ambition and passion drives innovation and creative thinking in how to provide the best education for the children.

Our dedicated staff team works collaboratively to create an environment where curiosity is encouraged, individuality is celebrated, and learning is brought to life through a rich, broad, and balanced curriculum. We place high importance on wellbeing, both for our children and our staff, and are committed to nurturing a positive, purposeful culture in which everyone can thrive.

Flying High Partnership is a thriving multi-academy trust of 38 primary schools across Derbyshire, Leicestershire, Nottingham City, and Nottinghamshire. We are driven by a shared vision to be unique, exceptional, and sustainable. Founded in 2012, we believe in the power of meaningful collaboration to help schools reach their full potential while supporting others along the way.

If you're looking to be part of a forward-thinking school, have a strong team spirit, and have a deep commitment to continuous improvement, we'd love to hear from you.

About the Role:

The Garden is an enhanced provision for children with significant Communication and Interaction needs. The children are from EYFS and Key Stage 1. This provision provides a bespoke education, closely aligned to the children's EHCP provision. The curriculum is based on the EQUALS curriculum, piloted this year. The role involves working closely with our inclusion leader, to provide a quality education for the children in the setting. Our provision is used as a model of good practice across the partnership and local authority, so this role involves hosting tours for other professionals to see what a positive impact this provision has on our children.

Key Responsibilities:

Class Teacher Responsibilities:

• Plan, prepare, and deliver high-quality lessons that cater to the needs of all children in the class, using the EQUALS curriculum
• Assess children's needs and ensure planning is closely aligned to this
• Work with the inclusion leader to support the needs of the children
• Support the EHCP for each child; attending review meetings and writing reports
• Supporting the bid writing process for SEND funding for each child.
• Create a stimulating and supportive learning environment that fosters children's curiosity and enthusiasm for learning
• Assess and track progress, providing feedback to support their ongoing development
• Foster a positive classroom culture that promotes respect, inclusion, and positive behaviour management
• Collaborate with colleagues to enhance the curriculum and share best practices for teaching and learning
• Fulfil the professional responsibilities of a teacher as outlined in the School Teachers’ Pay and Conditions Document and meet the expectations in the Teachers’ Standards.

We are looking for:

• Believes in each child and has high aspirations for their achievement.
• Has experience working with children with SEND.
• Possesses a strong understanding of SEND legislation and best practices.
• Has or is willing to work towards the NPQ for SENCOs (Special Educational Needs Coordinators).
• Holds Qualified Teacher Status (QTS).
• Has great ideas and is eager to share them!
• Delights in being with children and puts their well-being at the heart of everything.
• Sincerely values every member of the school community.
• Has the ability to make learning fun and engaging, ensuring all children are appropriately challenged.
• Is prepared to go the extra mile with a smile on their face!

We can offer you:

• Peer support and collaboration through a strong network of SENDCos across the Partnership, including regular Professional Learning Communities (PLCs) to share strategies, challenges, and successes.
• Guidance and expertise from a dedicated Lead Practitioner for Inclusion, Inclusion and System Leader, Safeguarding Lead, and the wider Education Team, providing support to strengthen inclusive practice.
• A commitment to people across our partnership, underpinned by our people principles: adaptability, wellness, recognising achievement, employee voice and engagement, professional development and growth, inclusivity, and collaboration.
• Access to extensive, high-quality CPL at every stage of your career, including opportunities to grow as a leader.
• The opportunity to progress across the partnership, realising your career ambitions.
• Access to an Employee Assistance Programme, offering specialist support including counselling, financial support, and legal advice.
• A fantastic working environment, with a team that works together for the benefit of the children in our schools.

Application Details:

Visits are warmly welcomed and encouraged. Please contact the school office team to arrange a visit.

Early application is strongly encouraged, as we reserve the right to close the advert ahead of the closing date.

Our organisation is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and expects all staff and post holders to share this commitment. We are committed to equality of opportunity for all staff and applicants. Applications from individuals are encouraged regardless of age, disability, sex, gender reassignment, sexual orientation, pregnancy and maternity, race, religion or belief, and marriage and civil partnerships.

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.

If you're interested in teaching or training to teach in England as an international citizen, we can help you understand your next steps.

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 Leamington Primary and Nursery Academy

• Organisation type: Academy, ages 3 to 11
• Education phase: Primary school
• Size: 461 pupils enrolled
• Age range: 3 to 11
• Ofsted report: View Ofsted report
• Website: Leamington Primary and Nursery Academy website
• See more jobs: teaching-vacancies.service.gov.uk/organisations/leamington-primary-and-nursery-academy-sutton-in-ashfield

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