SEN Teacher @ Temple Sutton Primary School

Temple Sutton Primary School, Southend-on-Sea, Essex, SS2 4BA

18 days remaining to apply

• Job start date

  1 January 2026

• Closing date

  17 October 2025 at 11:59pm

• Date listed

  29 September 2025

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: Full time 32.5 hrs per week
• Contract type: Permanent
• Pay scale: Southend Teachers Mainscale £32,916 to £45,352
• Additional allowances:

  SEN point 1 £2,786

What skills and experience we're looking for

Are you a passionate SEN Teacher who loves making a difference in children’s lives?

Come and join the Temple Sutton Primary School family in Southend!

We are looking for an enthusiastic and caring SEN teacher to work across our specialist unit and mainstream classrooms, supporting children with a wide range of additional needs.

At Temple Sutton, we believe every child deserves the best possible start in life. Our staff are at the heart of our school, creating a culture where all pupils feel valued, supported, and inspired to achieve their potential.

We’re looking for someone who:

• Deliver engaging and personalised lessons that meet the unique needs of each child.
• Support SEN pupils in mainstream classrooms, helping them thrive academically and socially.
• Monitor and celebrate pupil progress, adapting strategies to ensure every child succeeds.
• Build positive, trusting relationships with pupils, families, and colleagues.
• Contribute to our vibrant school community through events and extracurricular activities.

• Holds Qualified Teacher Status (QTS) or equivalent.
• Has experience working with SEN pupils in both specialist units and mainstream settings.
• Is committed to inclusive teaching and helping every child flourish.
• Has excellent communication, organisation, and interpersonal skills.

What the school offers its staff

What we offer:

• A welcoming, supportive, and collaborative team.
• Opportunities for SEN-focused professional development and career growth.
• A competitive salary and benefits package.
• The chance to make a real difference in children’s lives every day.
• Opportunities for professional development and growth.

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

LIHT is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. We follow safer recruitment practice and the successful applicant will need a satisfactory enhanced DBS certificate and supportive references.

Our aim is to foster a culture of inclusivity that celebrates differences, promotes understanding, and ensures that no one is discriminated against in any way. By embracing diversity, we believe we can tap into the unique perspectives and talents of our employees, creating a more innovative and creative workforce.

Applying for the job

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About Temple Sutton Primary School

• School type: Academy, ages 3 to 11
• Education phase: Primary
• School size: 659 pupils enrolled
• Age range: 3 to 11
• Ofsted report: View Ofsted report
• School website: Temple Sutton Primary School website
• Email address: ola.laniyan@lihtrust.uk
• Phone number: 01702 468582
• See more jobs: teaching-vacancies.service.gov.uk/organisations/temple-sutton-primary-school

Temple Sutton Primary School is a popular and successful primary school in Southend with an innovative curriculum, inspirational teaching and children with outstanding behaviour and positive attitudes to learning.

Arranging a visit to Temple Sutton Primary School

To arrange a visit and increase the chance of a successful application email ola.laniyan@lihtrust.uk.

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