SEND Class Teacher
Waulud Primary School, Luton, Bedfordshire, LU3 3LZ21 days remaining to apply
Start date details
September 2026
Closing date
8 May 2026 at 1pm
Date listed
17 April 2026
Job details
Job role
- Teacher
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
- MPS3 to UPS1
Additional allowances
MPS3 to UPS1
SEND Class Teacher job summary
SEND Class Teacher - For a September 2026 start
An exciting and new opportunity has arisen for an enthusiastic, committed and inspirational SEND Class Teacher to join our team and make a difference to every child at Waulud Primary School.
We are looking for an exceptional and dedicated SEND Teacher to develop and lead our Learning Bases, for children with Special Educational Needs and Disabilities (SEND). Our Learning Bases will support children with learning difficulties, providing a structured, nurturing environment where children can access personalised learning and develop both academically and socially. Access to the Learning Bases will be based on need rather than age, enabling children to benefit from a fully bespoke curriculum and within a fully integrated setting.
This is an exciting opportunity for a passionate teacher, committed to inclusive education and personalised support to lead and support these Learning Bases. The successful candidate will work closely with the Inclusion Manager, pastoral team and external professionals to ensure children receive high quality support and achieve positive outcomes both academically and emotionally.
Whether you are a qualified SENDCo or a teacher who is looking to complete their SENDCo qualification, if you are committed to championing inclusion for all and looking for an opportunity to support with developing and leading a new SEND classroom within our school, we want to hear from you.
About the job
Full time
Permanent/Fixed Term
Salary - MPR 3 to UPR 1
Start Date - September 2026
About Us
Waulud Primary School is a successful, welcoming and thriving two form entry school with a culture of high aspirations for all pupils and staff.
Everything we chose to do must have a positive impact on our children and help our school achieve its vision of “working together to provide a safe, inclusive learning environment where all our valued, respected and achieve their best”
Ofsted recognised that “the schools strong values provide children with a very nurturing, caring environment.”
Our children are given limitless opportunity to ‘Believe, Achieve and Grow’
About You
We wish to appoint someone who:
Is a reflective and skilled teacher with a strong passion for supporting children with SEND
Has experience working with children with complex needs
Has knowledge and understanding of the Early Years framework
Ability to create a nurturing, inclusive environment where children feel safe, valued and supported
Sets high expectations for all, challenges, motivates, inspires and supports children to achieve their best
Has a commitment to improving outcomes and opportunities for vulnerable learners
Demonstrates consistently our shared vision, attitudes and values
Has an approachable positive mind-set and be able to build strong relationships with pupils, staff, parents and the wider community
Has a willingness to teach and offer rich learning experiences and value building self-confidence, resilience and a sense of well being
Experience working in specialist provisions, nurture groups or alternative settings would be an advantage
SENDCo or an experienced teacher with an interest in working with Children with SEND and looking for a new challenge.
About the role
As SEND Teacher and Learning Base Lead you will:
Lead and Develop the learning bases to ensure high quality support for children with SEND
Design and deliver adapted, high quality differentiated teaching for children with Moderate Learning Difficulties (MLD), Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD), Speech Communication and Language Needs (SLCN), Social Emotional and Mental Health (SEMH) and Severe Learning Difficulties (SLD)
Provide personalised interventions and targeted support programmes
Continuingly assessing and adapting the approach to ensure every child thrives and is fully supported as they move into the next phase of their educational journey
Provide high quality care, intervention and support to children to enable them to access education and achieve their full potential
Work closely with the Inclusion Manager, pastoral team and external professionals to support children with complex needs in order to provide a bespoke curriculum to meet their needs in learning within the bases and within mainstream lessons
Support children by providing strategies for emotional regulation and reintegration onto learning
Monitor pupil progress and ensure provision enables children to achieve positive outcomes
Promote a nurture-based approach that supports children’s well-being and resilience
Lead and Support SEND Teaching Assistants working within the Learning Bases
We Will Offer You
A vibrant, happy school environment to work in, where everyone is nurtured, encouraged and challenged to aim high
A strong and supportive team who are enthusiastic, knowledgeable, dedicated and committed to our school vision
Excellent career/professional development
Well behaved pupils with a growth mind set and desire to learn
An environment where you can make a real difference
Extensive Staff Wellbeing Package - this is prioritised for all members of our staff community
Visits to the school are strongly encouraged and a mutually beneficial time can be arranged by contacting the school office. Please contact us on HR@wauludprimary.co.uk or 01582 593469
Thank you for your interest in our school, and we look forward to meeting you soon.
If you are interested, please apply at www.mynewterm.com or you can collect an application form, job description and person specification from the school office. Applicants for this public facing role will need to demonstrate the ability to converse, and provide effective help or advice, fluently spoken in English.
CV’s will not be accepted for any posts based in school. The school is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and expect all staff to share this commitment. Applicants must be willing to undergo child protection screening appropriate to the post, including checks with past employment and the Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS).
We reserve the right to close this vacancy early if a suitable candidate is found.
Closing Date: Midday on Friday 8th May 2026
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
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.
View advert on external website (opens in new tab)About Waulud Primary School
- School type
- Local authority maintained school, ages 3 to 11
- Education phase
- Primary school
- School size
- 452 pupils enrolled
- Age range
- 3 to 11
- Ofsted report
- View Ofsted report
- School website
- Waulud Primary School website
Waulud Primary School is a two form entry school with a culture of High Aspirations for all pupils and staff. Our most recent Ofsted Inspection graded us as a 'Good' School.
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