SEND Class teacher

Central Primary School, Watford, Hertfordshire, WD17 2LX

14 days remaining to apply

• Start date details

  April 2026 where possible

• Closing date

  28 January 2026 at 9am

• Date listed

  14 January 2026

Job details

• Job role:
  • Teacher
• Visa sponsorship: Visas cannot be sponsored
• Key stage: Key stage 1, Key stage 2
• Working pattern: Part time
• Contract type: Fixed term
• Full-time equivalent salary: £34,398.00 - £52,490.00 Annually (Actual)

SEND Class teacher job summary

We are looking for an enthusiastic and dedicated teacher to join our Internal Alternative Provision (IAP). This is a specialist role working with pupils who have SEND/SEMH needs. You'll play a vital part in helping these pupils overcome barriers and either reintegrate into mainstream classes or transition successfully to specialist provision

What we're looking for in our IAP teacher:

• Experience or strong interest in working with pupils with SEND/SEMH needs
• Patience, resilience and emotional intelligence
• Ability to build trusting relationships with vulnerable pupils
• Skills in de-escalation and therapeutic behaviour management
• Commitment to understanding that behaviour is communication
• Flexibility to adapt teaching approaches and curriculum to individual needs
• Collaborative approach to working with families and external agencies

What will the role involve?

• Teaching small groups or individuals with complex needs
• Delivering a flexible, personalised curriculum (including pre-formal and semi-formal pathways)
• Implementing behaviour support plans and individual education plans
• Working closely with SENCo, pastoral team, and external professionals
• Supporting pupils' social and emotional development alongside academic progress
• Monitoring progress using a range of measures (not just academic attainment)
• Planning for reintegration or transition in collaboration with mainstream colleagues

This role is both challenging and incredibly rewarding. You'll need resilience, creativity, and a genuine belief that every child can succeed with the right support.

In return we will offer you:

• A welcoming, friendly, and supportive school community
• A positive environment where children are eager to learn
• A strong focus on staff and student wellbeing
• Specialist training to help you broaden your skills and expertise
• Smaller class sizes allowing for individualised support
• The opportunity to make a profound difference to pupils' lives

Central Primary School is committed to safeguarding children and all staff at the school undergo rigorous pre-employment checks. All applicants invited to interview will be expected to complete a Disclosing and Barring Service (DBS) check and other necessary clearances before commencing their employment at the school.

You would be more than welcome to visit the school and learn more about us.

Contact details

Sabrina Wright

Headteacher

head@central.herts.sch.uk

Phone: 01923 225129

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 Central Primary School

• School type: Local authority maintained school, ages 3 to 11
• Education phase: Primary school
• School size: 411 pupils enrolled
• Age range: 3 to 11
• Ofsted report: View Ofsted report
• School website: Central Primary School website
• See more jobs: teaching-vacancies.service.gov.uk/organisations/central-primary-school

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