SEND / Inclusion Teacher

Great Western Academy, Swindon, SN25 2PP

10 days remaining to apply

• Job start date

  1 September 2026

• Closing date

  13 July 2026 at 9am

• Date listed

  3 July 2026

Job details

• Job role:
  • Teacher
• Visa sponsorship: Visas cannot be sponsored
• Working pattern: Full time
• Contract type: Permanent
• Full-time equivalent salary: MPS/UPS + SEN Allowance
• Additional allowances:

  MPS/UPS + SEN Allowance

SEND / Inclusion Teacher job summary

SEND / Inclusion Teacher - Inclusion Base

Salary: MPS/UPS + SEN Allowance
Contract: Full Time, Permanent
Start Date: September 2026

We are seeking an enthusiastic, resilient and highly skilled SEND / Inclusion Teacher to join our secondary school and lead the day-to-day provision within our Inclusion Base.

This role might be suitable for somebody who has been working in specialist provision and/or has been working in the Primary sector with a special interest/skills base with SEND students.

This is an exciting opportunity for a passionate practitioner who is committed to supporting vulnerable learners, particularly pupils with SEMH needs, barriers to engagement and additional learning needs. The successful candidate will play a central role in delivering targeted interventions, supporting reintegration into mainstream education and helping pupils develop the confidence, skills and strategies needed to succeed.

The Inclusion Base provides a safe, structured and nurturing environment for students requiring additional support to access learning successfully. The postholder will work closely with pastoral leaders, SEND staff, classroom teachers, families and external agencies to ensure pupils receive personalised and impactful support.

Key Responsibilities

• Deliver targeted academic, emotional and behavioural interventions for pupils with SEND needs.
• Deliver and support on catch up literacy and numeracy to students with specific needs
• Lead the day-to-day running of the Inclusion Base, creating a calm, purposeful and supportive learning environment.
• Support pupils in successfully reintegrating into mainstream lessons and school routines.
• Develop individual support plans and monitor pupil progress and engagement.
• Work collaboratively with teachers and pastoral staff to identify barriers to learning and implement effective support strategies.
• Advise teaching and behaviour support strategies for colleagues across the school.
• Build positive and trusting relationships with pupils and families.
• Liaise, where required, with external agencies and professionals to support pupil outcomes and wellbeing.
• Contribute to a culture of inclusion, belonging and high expectations for all learners.

We are looking for someone who:

• Is a qualified teacher with experience supporting pupils with SEND and/or SEMH needs. Primary school teachers are encouraged to apply.
• Has strong behaviour management and relationship-building skills.
• Understands trauma-informed and inclusive approaches to education.
• Can deliver targeted interventions that improve engagement, attendance and progress.
• Is calm, resilient and solution focused.
• Has a genuine commitment to inclusion and improving outcomes for vulnerable pupils.

We offer:

• A supportive and experienced inclusion team.
• Excellent professional development opportunities.
• A school committed to inclusive practice and pupil wellbeing.
• Opportunities to shape and develop provision within the Inclusion Base.
• A rewarding role where you can make a significant difference to young people’s lives.

Applications should be submitted electronically by 9am on Monday 13th July 2026. Interviews will take place shortly after this date.

Please note we may interview before the closing date (and close the advert early) depending on the suitability, and number of, applicants.

Safeguarding Statement

Great Western Academy 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. All appointments are subject to enhanced DBS and safeguarding checks. We particularly welcome applications from under-represented groups including ethnicity, gender, transgender, age, disability, sexual orientation or religion.

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

Great Western Academy is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults and we expect all staff to share this commitment and undergo appropriate checks. All posts within the Trust are therefore subject to an Enhanced DBS and barred list check. 

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 Great Western Academy

• School type: Free School, ages 11 to 18
• Education phase: Secondary school
• School size: 1025 pupils enrolled
• Age range: 11 to 18
• Ofsted report: View Ofsted report
• School website: Great Western Academy website
• See more jobs: teaching-vacancies.service.gov.uk/organisations/great-western-academy

Great Western Academy opened in brand new, state-of-the-art facilities in North Swindon in September 2018. The Academy is heavily oversubscribed in years 7,8,9,10 and 11 and our Sixth Form is thriving with exceptional results.

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