SEND Class Teacher

Tweeddale Primary School, Carshalton, Surrey, SM5 1SW

20 days remaining to apply

• Job start date

  1 January 2027

• Closing date

  14 September 2026 at 11:59pm

• Date listed

  21 August 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: M1 - UPS3 plus SEN Allowance
• Additional allowances:

  M1 - UPS3 plus SEN Allowance

SEND Class Teacher job summary

We are seeking an experienced, dedicated and compassionate SEND Teacher to lead teaching and learning of our independent learning provision within our inclusive mainstream school.

This role is perfectly suited to an educator with a deep understanding of EYFS continuous provision, child-led developmental milestones and adaptive scaffolding. You will use these specialised skills to build a highly supportive, sensory-aware and engaging environment that bridges the gap between specialised care and academic progress.

This is a pivotal role with responsibility for:

• The design, planning and delivery of a bespoke, experiential SEND curriculum.

• Cultivating an innovative environment utilising continuous provision principles to support regulatory and learning needs.

• Oversight and implementation of EHCPs, Individual Learning Plans (ILPs) and Behaviour Support Plans.

• Line management and leadership of support staff.

About Tweeddale Primary School

Tweeddale Primary School is a thriving, well-resourced two-form entry primary school, with a purpose-built wing for our Nursery and Reception classes. We are located in the London Borough of Sutton serving families in and around the St Helier estate. At the heart of our community, we are dedicated to supporting our families’ journey through the school. We take great pride in welcoming the next generation of past pupils and their families back through our doors. We believe that families know their children best, and we use this insight as a foundation to ensure every child is truly understood.

At Tweeddale, we have six core values that form the word ‘Aspire’:

• Ambitious children who want to achieve

• Safe children who demonstrate self-control

• Positive children who persevere

• An Inclusive school that will inspire everybody

• Respectful children who will become responsible adults

• Enthusiastic children who are always engaged

In line with our school motto of 'Aspire and Achieve', we have a passion to see every child flourish and succeed in every area of their lives: academically, socially, emotionally and physically. Our vision is to create a safe, nurturing and inclusive school community where every child achieves their full potential. We are on a rapid improvement journey so that all pupils are ready for their next stage of education.

In GLT, we are Always Learning so professional development is a priority for all our staff who will benefit from instructional coaching and using our Tweeddale Toolkit, providing effective strategies to develop great teaching. We value colleagues who are deeply committed, solutions-focused, open-minded and model high expectations and positivity for all our children.

Why Join Greenshaw Learning Trust?

At Greenshaw Learning Trust, collaboration sits at the heart of everything we do. As part of our family of schools, you'll benefit from shared expertise, high-quality professional development and opportunities to grow your career across the Trust.

We offer our staff:

• Professional development and career progression
• Generous pension scheme
• Blue Light Card
• Eligibility for Teacher Art Pass
• Employee Assistance Programme
• Gym discounts
• Free eye tests
• Cycle to work scheme
• Being part of a supportive and ambitious organisation

If you share our commitment to helping every child thrive, we would be delighted to hear from you.

Please download the recruitment pack for further information.

The closing date for receipt of applications is midnight on Monday 14th September 2026. We reserve the right to appoint before the closing date.

We are committed to building an inclusive, diverse workplace where everyone can thrive. If you require any support or adjustments to interact with us, please let us know.

Greenshaw Learning Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects staff and volunteers to share this commitment.

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 Tweeddale Primary School

• Organisation type: Academy, ages 3 to 11
• Education phase: Primary school
• Size: 376 pupils enrolled
• Age range: 3 to 11
• Ofsted report: View Ofsted report
• Website: Tweeddale Primary School website
• See more jobs: teaching-vacancies.service.gov.uk/organisations/tweeddale-primary-school-carshalton

Two form entry Primary School within the Greenshaw Learning Trust. Located in the London Borough of Sutton

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