SEND Teacher

Westlea Primary School, Swindon, Wiltshire, SN5 7BT

12 days remaining to apply

• Job start date

  1 September 2026

• Closing date

  21 June 2026 at 11:59pm

• Date listed

  9 June 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 + SEN1

SEND Teacher job summary

Westlea is a fantastic mainstream primary school with a Nursery Class for children aged 3-4 years, growing Special Resource Provision (SRP) for children who are disabled and a Complex Needs Unit.

 

We are looking to appoint a caring and patient qualified teacher with experience or a clear understanding of how to support primary aged pupils with SEND. This experience can be gained in either a SEND or mainstream schools.

 

If this sounds like you, we’d love for you to join our friendly and dedicated team. Our children are unique and need positive, supportive and fun teachers who understand that our learning journeys are a bit different and that’s great!

 

Westlea Primary School is proud to be part of Brunel Academies Trust - a growing educational community with no barriers, only potential. We strive to significantly improve the life chances and outcomes for our CYP within our SEND, CofE and mainstream EPs.

 

Interview: w.c. 29.06.2026 or as received

 

In the first instance we would welcome your application via SAM People Recruit. However, if you are unable to complete the application on this platform, please contact the team using resourcingswindon@brunel.org.uk or 01793 268820 and we will be able to issue a Word version of the application form for completion and return by the deadline. Unfortunately, in line with Safer Recruitment, we are unable to accept CVs.

 

For any internal to Brunel candidates, please contact resourcingswindon@brunel.org.uk for an internal application form.

 

Please see the attached Job Descriptions for full details of the responsibilities and expectations of these roles.

 

Note: Applicants will be considered as received. Should a suitable candidate be identified, we may close the vacancy early.

 

Benefits

Whether through continuous professional development, personal and impartial support, or exciting discounts to enjoy with friends and family, Brunel Academies Trust have a package of excellent benefits which are available to all employees, including:

• Support on continuous professional development (CPD) opportunities
• Brunel Perks – exclusive discounts on a range of products and retailers from cinema tickets, food shopping and holidays
• Carefirst – impartial counselling service in person, by video call or phone as well as a citizen’s advice function for advice and support on personal or professional queries
• Excellent pension scheme
• Free on-site parking
• Annual pay progression opportunities
• Continuous Service date honoured

You are invited and encouraged to visit our setting to explore how unique and inspirational our children and team are. We encourage you to learn more about us through our website, and contact the school office to arrange a visit.

 

Safeguarding Statement

Brunel Academies Trust is committed to Safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people (CYP) and expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. Appointment is subject to a Disclosure and Barring Service check, references and medical clearance. All references will be obtained prior to interview in line with Safer Recruitment and KCSIE, and further references may be sought as deemed necessary.

Brunel Academies Trust is dedicated to the vision of having a diverse workforce and is committed to building a team that reflects diversity from the communities it serves. We value the contributions of all colleagues from a wide range of backgrounds and actively seek to promote an environment which is free from discrimination and harassment; which at the same time supports fair promotion and cultural acceptance.

Under the provision of the Equality Act 2010, Brunel Academies Trust welcomes applications from everyone and operates a recruitment process that is fair and does not discriminate against or disadvantage anyone because of their age, pronouns preference, disability, gender reassignment status, marriage or civil partnership status, pregnancy, paternity or maternity, race or nationality, religion or belief, sex or sexual orientation. We are proud to be a Disability Confident employer.

In order for your application to be formally considered, we require a fully completed application form in line with Keeping Children Safe in Education & Safer Recruitment. This must include your education history, qualifications with dates and an unbroken employment history from leaving full time education to present day (with gaps accounted for). Please make sure all gaps in employment are explained in the box provided. 

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

Brunel Academies Trust is committed to Safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. Appointment is subject to a Disclosure and Barring Service check, references and medical clearance.

Under the provision of the Equality Act 2010, Brunel Academies Trust welcomes applications from everyone and operates a recruitment process that is fair and does not discriminate against or disadvantage anyone because of their age, pronouns preference, disability, gender reassignment status, marriage or civil partnership status, pregnancy, paternity or maternity, race or nationality, religion or belief, sex or sexual orientation.

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 Westlea Primary School

• School type: Academies, Does not apply, ages 2 to 11
• Education phase: Primary school
• School size: 303 pupils enrolled
• Age range: 2 to 11
• Ofsted report: View Ofsted report
• School website: Westlea Primary School website
• See more jobs: teaching-vacancies.service.gov.uk/organisations/westlea-primary-school-swindon

As a developing Multi Academy Trust, now is an exciting time to join us. Westlea Primary School is a fantastic inclusive mainstream Primary School with the added benefit of an onsite Special Resource Provision (SRP) and Complex Needs Unit.

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