Trust Qualified Teacher – Complex Needs and SEND

Berlesduna Academy

Trust is based in Basildon and currently comprises of 11 primary schools, as

well as two local authority SEND provisions. The Trust is looking to expand

and is a vibrant, exciting and dynamic place to learn and work. Our ethos is

very much about devolved leadership and all of our schools run independently,

supported by our small central team.

Berlesduna

Academy Trust is a strong and growing family of schools, united by a shared

commitment to inclusive education and high aspiration for all children. We

firmly believe that mainstream schools, when properly supported, can offer

meaningful and successful inclusion for pupils with complex special

educational needs and disabilities.

We are

delighted to invite applications for a Trust Qualified Teacher for Complex Needs & SEND to

strengthen our provision across our Basildon-based

Trust schools. This is a permanent

Trust-wide role, created to build long-term capacity and expertise for

pupils with complex needs, including SLD and autism, within mainstream

settings.

We are using Essex

County Council Qualified Teacher (QT) funding for an initial two-year period

to support and establish the role. The Trust is fully committed to embedding

this work strategically and sustainably beyond the initial funding window. The

post-holder will work across Basildon schools only, operating as a

peripatetic specialist teacher, with timetabled time in identified schools

and provisions. The role focuses on improving outcomes for pupils,

strengthening staff confidence and consistency, and supporting inclusive

systems that reduce placement breakdown and escalation.

What you’ll

do:

Deliver

high-quality specialist teaching for pupils with complex SEND Lead and model

adapted, pre-formal and semi-formal curriculum pathways Support and,

where appropriate, lead One Planning Meetings and Annual Reviews Strengthen

assessment, planning and evidence of progress Coach and

mentor staff working in enhanced provisions and mainstream classrooms Work

collaboratively across schools to ensure consistent, high-quality practice Contribute to

Trust SEND networks and professional development activity

The successful candidate will:

hold Qualified Teacher Status (QTS) have strong

experience working with pupils with complex needs (SLD/ASD) be committed to

inclusive education and high aspirations for all learners enjoy working

across schools and building staff capacity be confident working collaboratively with SENCos, leaders and

support staff experience

of outreach, advisory or enhanced provision work is desirable, but not

essential.

We can offer you:

a

commitment to continued professional development opportunities

to work with enthusiastic and supportive colleagues a