SEND/Specialist Teacher

St. Edmund's Church of England Primary School, Sevenoaks, Kent, TN15 6JP

112 days remaining to apply

• Job start date

  1 January 2027

• Closing date

  30 September 2026 at 11:59pm

• Date listed

  10 June 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: £47,472.00 - £51,048.00 Annually (Actual) TLR/UPS Available to right candidate

SEND/Specialist Teacher job summary

Our new Specialist Resource Provisions are designed to meet the needs of pupils with an Education, Health and Care Plan (EHCP) where the primary needs are Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) and/or speech, language and communication needs (SLCN).

We are seeking an experienced and passionate specialist teacher to lead our Specialist Resource Provision for pupils with Autism Spectrum Disorder and Speech, Language and Communication Needs. This is a unique opportunity to be part of a new and inclusive educational setting from the start, helping to shape practice, build relationships, and provide specialist support that transforms children’s lives.

In this rewarding role, you will be expected:

- To plan and provide, a high-quality provision of effective and inclusive support and learning experiences for children with an Education, Health and Care Plan (EHCP) who require highly specialist provision for their autistic spectrum disorder (ASD) and/or speech, language communication needs (SLCN) and to ensure children are fully included in the provision.

ü - To work closely with the mainstream school team to ensure maximum integration, inclusion and enrichment opportunities for children attending the SRP, alongside their peers in the mainstream school and for out of school learning.

ü - To manage support staff working in the SRP.

ü - To work in meaningful partnership with families.

Our provision offers a warm, child-centred environment with a strong emphasis on communication, independence and holistic development.

If you are passionate about making a difference, we would love to hear from you. Join us in shaping a learning community where every child can succeed.

Rise to the moment - help shape a child’s future.

Early application is encouraged as we may close this vacancy before the closing date if we find a suitable candidate.

Due to safer recruitment requirements, CVs will not be accepted. Applications via MyNewTerm must be submitted.

References will be requested for all shortlisted applicants before interview.

In line with KCSIE 2025 guidance, as part of the shortlisting process, the Trust will conduct an online search on shortlisted candidates as part of our due diligence and to share any pertinent information found concerning a candidate's suitability to work with children with the chair of the interview panel to be discussed at the interview stage.

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 St. Edmund's Church of England Primary School

• School type: Local authority maintained schools, Church of England, ages 4 to 11
• Education phase: Primary school
• School size: 192 pupils enrolled
• Age range: 4 to 11
• Ofsted report: View Ofsted report
• School website: St. Edmund's Church of England Primary School website
• See more jobs: teaching-vacancies.service.gov.uk/organisations/west-kingsdown-cofe-vc-primary-school

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