Primary SEND Teacher
Alec Reed Academy, Northolt, Middlesex, UB5 5LQ13 days remaining to apply
Job start date
13 April 2026
Closing date
10 February 2026 at 11:59pm
Date listed
28 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: 36 hours Monday to Friday
Contract type
- Permanent
Pay scale
- Salary: Main/Upper Scale (Inner London) + SEN2 allowance
What skills and experience we're looking for
Skills & Experience needed:
- The role of Primary SEND Teacher is to teach and provide support to pupils with additional needs across the Primary Phase
- Suitable degree and UK recognised teaching qualification (i.e. QTS, PGCE) with relevant SEND teaching experience in EYFS/KS1/KS2
- A clear grasp of teaching and learning issues within SEND
- Experience of working with pupils with a broad range of needs, including high levels of need with the determination to raise achievement of students with complex needs
- Able to demonstrate a thorough knowledge of innovative approaches and successful strategies for raising the attainment of complex needs students.
What the school offers its staff
Primary SEND Teacher
Salary: Main/Upper Scale (Inner London) + SEN2 allowance
We have the opportunity to work collaboratively with experienced staff in a high quality and well-resourced Primary School in the newly created role of Primary SEND Teacher. This position has been created to lead the teaching provision for some our high needs children and is an exciting time to join the Academy and contribute to raising their attainment.
We are based in West London/Ealing. This position is to commence in January 2024 and provides for a SEN 2 allowance of £5,497 per annum.
What we have to offer you:
- An Ofsted ‘Good’ school - June 2023
- The chance to work with exceptionally
committed colleagues who have high expectations of students
- A welcoming school in West London/Ealing with great Trustees, where staff feel valued, enjoy opportunities for additional paid responsibilities, and there is scope to influence autonomy
- The Academy is in outer London but with Inner London pay and Teachers Pension
- Free on-site parking, free use of the in house gym, subsidised meals and family friendly policies including dependents entitlement
- Regular nominated staff rewards and free breakfasts are also welcomed by staff.
Commitment to safeguarding:
- ARA is committed to encouraging equality, diversity and inclusion among our workforce, and eliminating unlawful discrimination
- The aim is for our workforce to be truly representative of all sections of society and our customers, and for each employee to feel respected and able to give their best.
How to apply:
- Come and visit us for a personal tour if you like, or you could visit the ‘Quicklinks - Vacancies’ section of our website for more information and an application form: www.alecreedacademy.co.uk
- If you prefer to talk, our HR department would love to chat: 0208 8414511.
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
Please complete the online application.
CVs will not be accepted for this application.
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About Alec Reed Academy
- School type
- Academy, ages 3 to 19
- Education phase
- All through school
- School size
- 1672 pupils enrolled
- Age range
- 3 to 19
- Ofsted report
- View Ofsted report
- School website
- Alec Reed Academy website
- Email address
- hr@alecreedacademy.co.uk
- Phone number
- 0208 8414511
Alec Reed Academy is a thriving, inclusive all‑through school for pupils aged 3–19, serving the diverse community of Northolt in the London Borough of Ealing. Founded by the late Sir Alec Reed and opened in 2005, the Academy has grown significantly and now educates over 1,600 pupils across Nursery, Primary, Secondary and Post‑16 phases. Our unique all‑through structure provides a seamless learning journey, strong transition between phases, and shared professional expertise benefiting children at every stage.
We are proud to be an Ofsted 'Good' school (2018 and 2023), with high aspirations and a clear trajectory of continued improvement. Our mission is to inspire excellence, unlock potential and prepare children for adult life—academically, socially, and personally. We serve a richly diverse community: 60% of pupils speak English as an additional language, we have above‑average levels of SEND and EHCPs, and 48% of pupils are eligible for the Pupil Premium. Our strong pastoral systems and inclusive ethos ensure every young person feels valued, supported, and able to succeed.
Our state‑of‑the‑art facilities were designed by Foster + Partners, offering an exceptional environment for teaching and learning. These include fully equipped science labs, specialist art and technology studios, a professional 300‑seat theatre, a digital media suite, a Community Sports Centre, a 3G AstroTurf pitch, a climbing wall, dance studio, MUGA and expansive outdoor learning spaces. With recent investment—including a £1m Academy Fields Outdoor Learning Hub—we offer innovative opportunities for environmental education, sustainability, wellbeing and hands‑on learning across all phases.
Our curriculum is ambitious and broad, enriched through creative arts, outdoor learning and a strong careers and employability programme aligned with Gatsby Benchmarks. Our new Employability Hub, developed with support from Reed and external partners, ensures students gain the skills, confidence and experiences needed to progress into higher education, apprenticeships, or employment.
As an employer, we invest heavily in professional development. Staff benefit from six annual CPD days, ongoing training, leadership pathways, tailored ECT support and the advantage of working within an all‑through team that collaborates across phases. All business services—including HR, Finance, IT and Estates—are managed in‑house, enabling swift support, strong communication and a consistent, community‑focused culture.
Alec Reed Academy is a welcoming, ambitious and supportive place to work, where innovation is encouraged and staff wellbeing is prioritised. Located in West London with excellent transport links, the Academy offers the advantages of an Outer London setting while applying Inner London pay scales. We are committed to safeguarding, equality, diversity and inclusion, ensuring every member of our community can thrive.
Arranging a visit to Alec Reed Academy
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