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  • Job start date

    1 September 2026

  • Closing date

    18 May 2026 at 12pm (midday)

  • Date listed

    6 May 2026

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Working pattern

Part time

Contract type

Permanent

Full-time equivalent salary

£28,483.00 - £30,628.00 Annually (Actual) Upper Pay Scale £47,472 - £51,048 FTE

SEND Specialist Teacher job summary

Join Our Team at Boston West Academy!

Are you passionate about inclusive education and eager to make a difference in the lives of children? We are seeking an enthusiastic SEND Specialist Teacher to join our forward-thinking, innovative primary school with a passion for learning beyond the classroom.

About Us

Our school is proud to be part of Anthem, a multi-academy trust that creates ambitious and successful schools where every child thrives.

Boston West Academy is a forward-thinking and innovative primary school with a passion for learning beyond the classroom, including through its inspirational and award-winning grounds. Boston West Academy believes that strong, positive relationships provide the foundation for success and promotes a culture shaped by care, collaboration, attitude, respect and equality, alongside a commitment to innovative experiences that make learning enjoyable and meaningful.

The Role

As the SEND Specialist Teacher, you will lead, manage, develop, and maintain high-quality special educational needs provision. You will ensure quality teaching, excellent learning outcomes, and success for all pupils.

Key Responsibilities

  • Develop and implement SEND provision
  • Assess SEND students and plan provision accordingly.
  • Lead on provision for students in our alternative provision.
  • Work closely with the SENCo.
  • Provide professional guidance to staff, parents, and agencies
  • Support staff in delivering inclusive education
  • Promote a positive and inclusive school ethos

Qualifications

  • Qualified teacher status with relevant experience
  • Strong knowledge of SEND legislation and effective teaching strategies
  • Excellent communication and organisational skills

These duties and responsibilities should be regarded as neither exhaustive nor exclusive as the post holder may be required to undertake other reasonably determined duties and responsibilities commensurate with the grading of the post.

Benefits

As part of Anthem Schools Trust, staff benefit from a supportive working environment and access to a range of employee benefits, including health and wellbeing support, professional development opportunities and financial benefits.

Safeguarding

We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expect all staff, visitors and volunteers to share this commitment. All post holders are subject to an Enhanced DBS check, suitable references and other essential checks. Staff involved in recruitment and selection are trained in safer recruitment, and all staff and volunteers undertake child protection training.

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.
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Commitment to safeguarding

We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and require all staff and volunteers to share and demonstrate this commitment. The successful candidate will have to meet the requirements of the person specification and will be subject to the relevant pre-employment checks which will, where applicable, include a health check, a DBS check with children’s barred list and satisfactory references. Our schools are part of Anthem Schools Trust, which is a charity and a company limited by guaranteed. Registered in England & Wales. Company No. 7468210.

Applying for the job

This school accepts applications through their own website, where you may also find more information about this job.

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About Boston West Academy

School type
Academies, ages 4 to 11
Education phase
Primary school
School size
415 pupils enrolled
Age range
4 to 11
Ofsted report
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Boston West Academy is a successful, happy and inclusive 4 -11 primary school in Boston, South Lincolnshire. Having been judged as outstanding by Ofsted in 2016, we are proud of what we have achieved over the past few years.  We are committed to developing our pupils both individually and as team players, able to work collaboratively in their learning. Our high expectations and high-quality teaching allow our children to achieve and become inquisitive, motivated and passionate lifelong learners.

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