Specialist SEN Teacher

Langer Primary Academy, Felixstowe, Suffolk, IP11 2HL

23 days remaining to apply

• Start date details

  September 2026

• Closing date

  5 June 2026 at 9am

• Date listed

  30 March 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: MPR + SEN Teacher allowance
• Additional allowances:

  SEN Teacher allowance

Specialist SEN Teacher job summary

Langer Primary Academy 

Specialist SEN Teacher 

Contract: Full-time, Permanent 

Salary: MPR (FTE: £32,916 - £45,352 per annum) + SEN Teacher allowance (£2,787 per annum) 

Start date: 01 September 2026 

This is an exciting opportunity for an excellent teacher with experience of working with autistic children and LSD to be part of the school’s specialist provision which opened in September 2024. Our specialist provision is for EYFS and KS1 pupils who have an EHCP (Education, Health and Care Plan) with wide-ranging complex needs. You will be part of a strong, friendly and supportive team working closely with the other Specialist SEN Teachers, providing the education and support pupils with significant special needs require to flourish. 

The specialist hub at Langer Primary Academy supports twenty pupils aged 4-7, with complex SEND (Special Educational Needs and Disabilities) needs to access appropriate provision that is inclusive within the communities they live. We are committed to a joined-up approach to support the children in our academies and beyond, providing high quality tailored specialist provision and supporting their families. Our schools work in close partnership and share the same inclusive philosophy, where every child is a valued member of the school community. We believe that every child has the right to achieve their full potential and every family can expect to be supported to enable the home and school partnership to flourish. We are aspirational and have high expectations for children with SEND and believe in providing a bespoke curriculum to meet children’s needs. 

Unity Schools Partnership is a forward-thinking Academy trust. This role is perfect for a teacher with a keen interest in making a difference to the lives of children with SEND. Training and development are available through opportunities for professional development, research, teacher training and collaboration between schools and across phases. In return we expect a high level of commitment to ensuring that all children achieve. If you are ambitious and keen to work in a family of schools committed to these values, please consider applying for the post. 

To arrange an informal discussion about the role or to visit please contact Jo Morgan-Soane (Headteacher) by email at headteacher@langer.org.uk or by calling 01394 283065. 

Closing Date: 09:00am, 05 June 2026 

Interviews:  (TBC) 

Please note: We may interview as applications are received and may appoint before the closing date. Applications must be submitted online via our careers website before the deadline, so we encourage early applications and advise checking the job details on our site.

In line with safer recruitment, we cannot accept CVs. Incomplete application forms may result in candidates not being shortlisted.

Unity Schools Partnership is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of pupils. All successful candidates will be subject to rigorous pre‑employment checks, including an enhanced DBS. We are also committed to equality, diversity and fair recruitment practices, and we oppose all forms of unlawful discrimination.

We value inclusive working practices and diverse teams. If you wish to work part‑time or as a job‑share, we will accommodate this wherever possible. We particularly welcome applications from under‑represented groups.

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.

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Commitment to safeguarding

Unity Schools Partnership is committed to safer recruitment, equal opportunities, safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people, and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. An enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service check will be required.

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 Langer Primary Academy

• School type: Academies, ages 4 to 11
• Education phase: Primary school
• School size: 157 pupils enrolled
• Age range: 4 to 11
• Ofsted report: View Ofsted report
• School website: Langer Primary Academy website
• See more jobs: teaching-vacancies.service.gov.uk/organisations/langer-primary-academy

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