Specialist Teacher for Speech and Language
Elveden Church of England Primary Academy, Thetford, Norfolk, IP24 3TN34 days remaining to apply
Job start date
1 January 2026
Closing date
31 July 2025 at 12pm (midday)
Date listed
4 June 2025
Job details
Job role
- Teacher
- SENDCo (special educational needs and disabilities coordinator)
Visa sponsorship
- Visas cannot be sponsored
Key stage
- Key stage 1
Working pattern
- Full time (Can be done as a job share)
Contract type
- Permanent
Pay scale
- M1-M6
Additional allowances
SEN allowance considered
What skills and experience we're looking for
Education & Qualifications∙ Educated to degree level or equivalent (E)∙ Additional experience and/or training in special needs (D)∙ Teaching qualification (E)∙ Specialist training in Speech and Language needs (D)
Specialist Knowledge & Skills∙ Knowledge of the EYFS Framework & the National Curriculum to KS1.
A good understanding of the Development Matters.
Knowledge of relevant issues and current legislation in relation to special educational provision. (D)
An understanding of the monitoring and assessment processes used with children with communication & interaction/speech and language needs. (D)
Knowledge/experience working with specific Communication aids, or augmentative and alternative communication (AAC) devices.
Interpersonal & Communication Skills∙ Ability to work successfully as part of a team. (E)∙ Good listening and communication skills (E)∙ Able to convey complex information to others (E)
Relevant Experience∙ Experience in working with children with communication & interaction/speech and language difficulties (D)∙ Experience in working in close partnership with other agencies, in particular Health colleagues(D)∙ Experience in planning and delivering training to peers (D)
Some experience with Early Excellence desirable but not essential
Additional Requirements
Appointment will be subject to a satisfactory Enhanced DBS– the post-holder must show a commitment to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults.
If you have a disability or long-term illness that otherwise prevents you from meeting any of the essential criteria, please contact us to discuss whether a reasonable adjustment could be made.
What the school offers its staff
The Communication & Interaction Team supports children with speech, language and communication needs. The unit is situated on the Elveden school site and is part of the school community. The children within the unit will benefit from an enriched and needs- specific learning environment in the unit but will also spend time within Elveden’s mainstream setting as well.
Further details about the role
Main purpose/duties of the job
To oversee the specialist provision for Speech, Language and Communication Needs (SLCN) at Elveden C of E Primary School.
To act as the class teacher and SENCo for the children in the provision, being responsible for assessment, planning and monitoring.
To work as part of the Speech, Language and Communication Needs team to support the raising of achievement of children with speech and language needs.
As part of the Elveden Communication & Interaction Team, you will be based at the Barn Owl Nest on the school site. The Communication & Interaction Unit has Specialist provision for 18 x EYFS & KS1 children with speech and language and communication needs.
What you’ll be expected to deliver
To demonstrate excellent Quality First teaching and have a proven track record of delivering quality educational experiences for children.
You will need to keep detailed records of pupil progress.
You will need to use formative and summative assessments as a means of evaluating outcomes for pupils.
You will be expected to contribute to the whole school and be immersed in the daily practice and principles outlined in the school’s development plan.
You will work closely with the Highly Specialist Speech and Language Therapist (SaLT) and SaLT assistant to deliver an integrated specialised programme tailored to the needs of individuals and in response to the outcomes in EHC plans.
You will develop your specialist role by supporting other professionals in enhancing SLCN strategies and will be expected to model teaching strategies, interventions and integrated working.
You will manage a small team of Support Assistants within the unit and work closely with mainstream colleagues to ensure inclusion and consistency.
You will be responsible for the planning and delivery of an adapted curriculum, designed to meet the individual needs of the children in the communication & interaction unit.
You will be responsible for organising the specific paperwork and carrying out each child’s annual EHCP review in line with statutory requirements.
You will maintain regular contact with parents and carers.
This list is not exhaustive and main objectives / performance measures will be discussed and agreed with your line manager.
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
Please download the application form using the link below, and once completed send to finance@elvedenacademy.co.uk
CVs are not accepted.
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About Elveden Church of England Primary Academy
- School type
- Academy, Church of England, ages 4 to 11
- Education phase
- Primary
- School size
- 103 pupils enrolled
- Age range
- 4 to 11
- Ofsted report
- View Ofsted report
- School website
- Elveden Church of England Primary Academy website
- Email address
- finance@elvedenacademy.co.uk
- Phone number
- 01842890258
This is an exciting opportunity to teach KS2 in a small village primary school within a very supportive community. This small-scale approach gives our KS2 children a real opportunity to thrive. We are seeking a committed teacher, with a passion for a child-centred KS2 curriculum, to continue this approach and develop our provision further.
Elveden C of E Primary Academy is an inclusive, rural school on the outskirts of Thetford and Brandon. We are very welcoming and friendly, with excellent relationships with our parents and wider community. We currently have 104 pupils on roll.
We are seeking to appoint a full-time, KS2 class teacher, from September 2024. There will also be the opportunity to lead curriculum subjects and this will depend on the successful candidates’ particular areas of expertise, as well as the needs of the school. Experience of teaching a mixed Year class is desirable, as is a good knowledge of the KS2 curriculum.
All staff at the school benefit from an employee assistance programme, as well as open opportunities to contribute to the school development, high-quality CPD and opportunities for career progression.
Please visit our website and Facebook page for more information and to get a real feel for our school. We also recommend arranging an informal visit to come and meet the children and our team. Please telephone the school office to make an appointment.
Elveden C of E Primary Academy is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of all its children and expects all staff to share this commitment. All appointments will be subject to full safeguarding checks as well as satisfactory references.
Closing date is Wednesday 15th May
Interviews to be held W/C 20th May 2024
Arranging a visit to Elveden Church of England Primary Academy
To arrange a visit and increase the chance of a successful application email finance@elvedenacademy.co.uk.
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