SEND Class Teacher

SEND Class Teacher Contract: Permanent Hours: Full time Salary: MPS/UPS Site: Gladstone Primary Academy Closing date: 9am on Monday 1st June Start date: September 2026 Please note the trust may decide to withdraw the advert before the closing date or interview suitable candidates prior to the advert closing. Do you value growth in every learner? Do you show perseverance with children who need it most? Do you inspire aspiration through inclusive teaching? If so, Gladstone Primary Academy would love to hear from you! Your role: As a SEND Class Teacher within our Explorer Provision, you will play a vital role in shaping meaningful learning experiences for pupils with complex needs, including autism and significant learning difficulties. You will lead teaching across high-needs classrooms, ensuring every pupil is both supported and challenged to achieve their full potential. You will design and deliver personalised, engaging lessons tailored to individual EHCP outcomes, using specialist strategies such as Attention Autism and Intensive Interaction. Your classroom will be a safe, nurturing and stimulating environment where pupils feel secure, valued and inspired to participate fully in school life. Working closely with support staff, families and external agencies, you will build strong relationships that enable every child to thrive socially, emotionally and academically. You will also contribute to a culture of high expectations, modelling outstanding practice, guiding colleagues, and helping to ensure consistency and excellence across the provision. We are looking for a qualified teacher who brings a strong understanding of SEND and inclusive teaching practice, with experience in delivering personalised, student-centred learning. You will be skilled in assessment, planning and adapting learning to meet a wide range of needs, and confident in creating an environment where every child feels confident and motivated. A passion for inclusion, the ability to build meaningful relationships, and a commitment to continual professional development are essential. Fluency Duty: As this role involves direct interaction with the public, it is essential that the candidate meets the Fluency Duty requirements as outlined in the Immigration Act 2016. The successful candidate must demonstrate fluency in English to ensure effective communication with our staff, parents and pupils. About us: At Gladstone Primary Academy, you will join a vibrant, multicultural community where every child is known, supported and celebrated. Here, staff work together with dedication and care to create a stimulating environment where pupils develop confidence, curiosity and a lifelong love of learning. As part of the Thomas Deacon Education Trust, you will also benefit from a strong network of collaboration, professional development opportunities and shared expertise that will support your own journey of growth. Here you will find more t