Enhanced Specialist Provision Lead

Tel: 01553 774666   Email: admin @fairstead.norfolk.sch.uk   Website: www.fairsteadprimaryschool.co.uk   Headteacher: Daniel Farthing     Salary - Grade G/H £32.061-£36,363 FTE (dependent on experience and qualifications) Permanent Full Time 37 hours per week Term Time plus Training Days Required for September 2026 "Every child deserves an education that meets them where they are and helps them become who they can be." Lead a provision that changes lives. At Fairstead Community Primary and Nursery School, inclusion is not an add-on—it is central to who we are. We are seeking an exceptional practitioner to lead our Enhanced Specialist Provision, supporting children with complex SEND needs to thrive academically, socially and emotionally while remaining fully connected to the life of our school. This is an exciting opportunity for an experienced SEND professional who combines strong leadership with outstanding practice and believes passionately that every child can succeed. Working closely with the Headteacher, SENDCO, families and external professionals, you will shape and develop a specialist provision that delivers ambitious outcomes for some of our most vulnerable learners. About the Role The Enhanced Specialist Provision supports up to 12–14 children with complex needs, including children with: Autism  Communication and interaction needs  Cognition and learning needs  SEMH needs  Complex SEND profiles  EHCPs requiring highly personalised support  As Provision Lead, you will have responsibility for the day-to-day leadership, organisation and quality of the provision. You will: Lead teaching, learning and assessment within the provision  Develop personalised programmes that enable children to make strong progress  Ensure pupils remain connected to their mainstream peers wherever possible  Lead, coach and line manage a team of specialist support staff  Monitor progress and evaluate the impact of provision  Work closely with families and external professionals  Support EHCP implementation and annual reviews  Maintain high standards of safeguarding, behaviour support and inclusion  Champion inclusive practice across the wider school  This is a role for someone who can combine strategic thinking with hands-on support and leadership. Why This Role Matters We believe that specialist provision should never mean lower expectations. Our vision is to create a provision that: Enables children to achieve  Develops communication and independence  Supports emotional wellbeing and regulation  Builds confidence and self-belief  Strengthens inclusion across the whole school  You will play a key role in shaping that vision. What Makes Fairstead Different? Inclusion at the Heart of School Improvement We are continually evolving our provisio