Temporary (1 year) Part - Time SEND teacher

The Mary Bassett Lower School, Leighton Buzzard, Bedfordshire, LU7 1AR

Deadline is tomorrow

• Start date details

  1st September 2026

• Closing date

  12 June 2026 at 12pm (midday)

• Date listed

  22 May 2026

Job details

• Job role:
  • Teacher
• Visa sponsorship: Visas cannot be sponsored
• Working pattern: Part time
• Contract type: Fixed term
• Full-time equivalent salary: £21,518.00 - £29,607.00 Annually (Actual)

Temporary (1 year) Part - Time SEND teacher job summary

What skills and experience we're looking for

At The Mary Bassett Lower School we are delighted to offer an exciting opportunity to become the part time teacher working with us to set up and lead teaching and learning in our new Internal Alternative Provision (IAP), called The Nest. The role is 5 mornings a week, 8.30am -12.15pm We are looking for a qualified teacher who has successfully completed their ECT induction years and preferably with SEND experience. The role may also include some wider school class cover.

Our IAP will support pupils with significant SEMH, speech, language and communication needs. Many of our pupils are pre-verbal, have diagnoses of Autism and hold Education, Health and Care Plans (EHCPs). Some pupils are awaiting specialist placements. The Nest offers a much smaller learning environment that will facilitate learning and progress for specific pupils. The successful candidate will lead additional staff members.

Our aim is to ensure every pupil receives;

• High-quality personalised teaching and learning

• Meaningful communication and interaction opportunities

• A rich and engaging curriculum tailored to individual pathways

• Opportunities for all children to make progress

You will;

• Have an interest in all areas of SEND

• Be able to adapt teaching to meet a wide range of needs

• Value inclusive practice and collaborative working

• Be passionate about making a difference to pupils with complex needs

• Be able to deal sensitivity with vulnerable pupils and their families

• Have IT skills sufficient to perform the role

• Be organised and efficient

• Be flexible and able to adapt to rapidly changing situations

• Be able to work as part of a team

• Have a passion for keeping up to date with new and relevant research

• Be committed to personal CPD to enhance the curriculum offer

• Have the communication skills to support the Assess, Plan, Do, Review process with staff and parents.

• Write necessary reports and hold parent meetings.

• Work alongside external agencies and consider specialist advice

What the school offers its staff

We can offer you;

• A team of support staff working within The Nest daily

• Strong leadership and guidance from a supportive and experienced SENDCo

• Opportunities for continuing professional development

• A happy and fulfilling workplace

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.

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 The Mary Bassett Lower School

• School type: Local authority maintained school, ages 2 to 9
• Education phase: Primary school
• School size: 383 pupils enrolled
• Age range: 2 to 9
• Ofsted report: View Ofsted report
• School website: The Mary Bassett Lower School website
• See more jobs: teaching-vacancies.service.gov.uk/organisations/the-mary-bassett-lower-school

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