SEN PE Teacher
West Lea School, London, N9 9TU42 days remaining to apply
Closing date
30 September 2025 at 12pm (midday)
Date listed
19 August 2025
Job details
Job role
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Key stage
- Early years, Key stage 1, Key stage 2, Key stage 3, Key stage 4, Key stage 5
Subject
- Physical education
Working pattern
- Full time: Monday - Friday
Contract type
- Permanent
Full-time equivalent salary
- GBP £36,413 - £53,994 (MPS/UPS (Outer London) Dependent on experience + £2679 SEN Allowance)
Additional allowances
£2679 SEN Allowance
What skills and experience we're looking for
Join Our Team – SEN PE Teacher (Primary)
Location: West Lea School (across four campuses)
Salary: MPS1–UPS5 (Outer London), depending on experience, plus £2,679 SEN Allowance
Contract Type: Full-time, Permanent
At West Lea School, we are one school across four campuses with a shared purpose – to help our learners build independence and confidence throughout their educational journey. Whether you're a teacher or a member of the support team, in the classroom or beyond, you’ll be part of a collaborative and inclusive community.
The golden thread that connects all our campuses is a commitment to inclusive, needs-led teaching. We take a joined-up approach to relationships, behaviour, and learning – and we’re proud to support every learner to achieve their full potential.
We are currently seeking an inspiring SEN PE Teacher to join our team. You’ll play a key role in delivering a dynamic and accessible PE curriculum that supports physical development, wellbeing, and confidence for pupils with special educational needs.
What we’re looking for:
- A passionate and adaptable PE teacher with experience or strong interest in SEN
- Someone who thrives in a team, leads with enthusiasm, and motivates learners
- A commitment to holistic education and creating inclusive learning experiences
This is a brilliant opportunity to join a forward-thinking school that values creativity, collaboration, and continuous development.
Please note:
We review applications on a rolling basis and may contact candidates before the closing date. Early applications are strongly encouraged.
West Lea School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. The successful applicant will be subject to enhanced DBS clearance and pre-employment checks, including proof of ID, right to work in the UK, and medical fitness. The role may involve working across any of our school sites.
What the school offers its staff
PAY AND BENEFITS
This is a full time, permanent position paying between MPS1- UPS5 + SEN Allowance £2,679.00 (dependant on experience) a year. We have a fantastic benefits package including
- Pension scheme with 23.68% employer contributions
- Supportive learning culture with funded continuous professional development (CPD)
- Professional networking opportunities
- Employee Assistance Programme (EAP)
- Opportunity to make your mark in a highly rewarding and meaningful role
Further information about the job
Commitment to safeguarding
West Lea School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of all our students. Our professional and dedicated staff and Governors all share this commitment. Our school has policies and procedures in place for safeguarding our pupils, all of which are in accordance with local authority and statutory guidance.
The school also adheres to safer recruitment guidelines. The successful applicant will be subject to a full Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) disclosure and checks regarding proof of ID, medical clearance and the right to work in the UK.
Applying for the job
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About West Lea School
- School type
- Special school, ages 4 to 19
- School size
- 505 pupils enrolled
- Age range
- 4 to 19
- Ofsted report
- View Ofsted report
- School website
- West Lea School website
- Email address
- people.team@westleaschool.co.uk
- Phone number
- 02088072656
Based in the borough of Enfield, West Lea is a school that provides education to children and young adults with special educational needs and disabilities, from the ages of 4 to 25.
We pride ourselves on creating an inclusive environment where everyone feels welcome. Our four campuses – Meridian, Haselbury, Learning for Life and Horizon – serve nearly 450 learners and are home to 220 employees.
A strong community that works together with the common goal of helping each other to flourish, our learners leave equipped with a ‘suitcase of skills’ that help them to progress onto further education and work.
We’re a disability confident employer that’s Investors in People accredited, with firmly held values placed at our core.
• Our origins are humble. We opened in 1938 as an open air school for ‘delicate’ children
• Our modern-day growth journey began in 2014, starting with 80 learners on a single site
• We now cater for students with a range of complex special educational needs and disabilities
• We’ve grown rapidly in response to increased demand across the borough of Enfield
• Our four campuses serve nearly 450 learners aged
4 to 19 and 25 learners aged 19 to 25
• Throughout their journey, learners develop vital life skills as well as achieve academically
• We actively prepare learners for adulthood, further education and the workplace
• Our provision includes the Attendance Support Service (ASU), Home Tuition Service and a post 16 bridging programme that enables learners to go to a local college
• Our Travel Training Programme enables many learners to travel confidently and independently
• Learners gain work experience with local employers and through our partnership with the Learning for Life Charity (LFLC)
• Our Supported Internship Programme gives young people aged 16 to 25 an opportunity to work
• 80% of our interns get jobs and 90% retain them
• We’re a founder member of the Enterprise Cooperative Trust in Enfield borough
Arranging a visit to West Lea School
To arrange a visit and increase the chance of a successful application email people.team@westleaschool.co.uk.
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