Send Provision Base Teacher (Internal Alternative Provision)

Scraptoft Valley Primary School, Leicester, Leicestershire, LE5 1NG

26 days remaining to apply

• Job start date

  20 August 2026

• Closing date

  15 June 2026 at 12pm (midday)

• Date listed

  20 May 2026

Job details

• Job role:
  • Teacher
• Visa sponsorship: Visas cannot be sponsored
• Key stage: Early years, Key stage 1
• Working pattern: Full time: Monday to Friday
• Contract type: Permanent
• Full-time equivalent salary: MPS3 to UPS3
• Additional allowances:

  Special Needs 1 allowance (£2679)

What skills and experience we're looking for

At Scraptoft Valley Primary School we are delighted to offer an exciting opportunity to become our Send Provision Base Teacher (Internal Alternative Provision). We are a well-established, well-resourced, and continually evolving provision at the heart of our school community. We are looking for a qualified teacher who has successfully completed their ECT induction years and preferably with SEND experience.

Our provision supports predominantly in Reception to Year 2 with significant speech, language and communication needs. Many of our pupils are pre-verbal, have diagnoses of Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD), and hold Education, Health and Care Plans (EHCPs) while awaiting specialist placements. The classroom accommodates 12 pupils, offering a much smaller learning environment than a typical class of 30. The successful candidate will lead a team of experienced existing staff members building on the strong foundations that have already been set in place.

Our aim is to ensure every pupil receives;

• High-quality teaching and learning
• Meaningful communication and interaction opportunities
• A rich and engaging curriculum tailored to individual needs

You will;

• Have an interest in SEND, particularly ASD and communication needs
• Be able to adapt teaching to meet a wide range of needs
• Value inclusive practice and collaborative working
• Be passionate about making a difference to pupils with complex needs
• Be able to deal sensitivity with vulnerable pupils and their families
• Have IT skills sufficient to perform the role
• Be organised and efficient
• Be flexible and able to adapt to rapidly changing situations
• Be able to work as part of a team
• Have a happy and fulfilling workplace
• Have access to Vivup who offer range of mental health resources and services

What the school offers its staff

We can offer you;

• A dedicated and experienced team of support staff working within the base daily
• Strong leadership and guidance from a supportive and experienced SENDo
• Opportunities for continuing professional development
• Special Needs 1 allowance payment (annual payment of £2679)

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

Apply for the job by following the link below.

CVs will not be accepted for this application.

Additional documents

If you need these documents in an accessible format, please contact the school.

Class Teacher Person Specification.pdf - 91.2 KB (opens in new tab)

Class Teacher Job description.pdf - 76.4 KB (opens in new tab)

About Scraptoft Valley Primary School

• School type: Local authority maintained schools, Does not apply, ages 3 to 11
• Education phase: Primary school
• School size: 461 pupils enrolled
• Age range: 3 to 11
• Ofsted report: View Ofsted report
• School website: Scraptoft Valley Primary School website
• Email address: aburdett@scraptoftvalley.leicester.sch.uk
• Phone number: 01162413444
• See more jobs: teaching-vacancies.service.gov.uk/organisations/scraptoft-valley-primary-school

Arranging a visit to Scraptoft Valley Primary School

To arrange a visit and increase the chance of a successful application email aburdett@scraptoftvalley.leicester.sch.uk.

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