Primary Specialist

Primary Specialist Permanent, Full-Time Pay Scale: M1-UPS3 Start date: 1st September 2026 Interview date: 19th May 2026 Primary Specialist Ready for something more? If you’re a passionate KS2 teacher looking for a fresh challenge where you can truly change lives every single day, this could be your next move. We’re looking for an enthusiastic, committed Primary Specialist to join our dynamic and growing SEND team. This is your chance to take your KS2 expertise and apply it in a highly rewarding, specialist setting where relationships, creativity, and impact come first. You’ll teach small classes within our Speech, Language and Communication Needs (SLCN) Resource Base, designing personalised, engaging lessons that unlock potential and build confidence. Every lesson matters. Every breakthrough counts. Our well-established Resource Base within our secondary setting supports around 30 students with EHCPs for SLCN. Students often work below Age Related Expectations, but with the right support, they thrive—sometimes accessing mainstream English and Maths where their strengths shine. You’ll be part of a provision that blends the best of both worlds: A nurturing, structured base (around 60% of learning) Inclusive mainstream opportunities (around 40%) Our flexible curriculum is tailored to each learner, opening pathways to a range of meaningful qualifications. This is a provision with a strong track record, real momentum, and a vital role in our school community. What we’re really looking for: A skilled KS2 practitioner ready to think differently Someone who builds strong, trusting relationships A teacher who can adapt, innovate, and inspire through creativity A commitment to high standards through SEND-informed practice You’ll join a collaborative, experienced team who are passionate about doing what works—and doing it well. What Ashton Park School will offer you: ✔ A school with excellent outcomes where staff are happy and valued ✔ A commitment to your well-being with 14% PPA ✔ A team of skillful specialists who are passionate about supporting our learners ✔ A community of staff, students and parents with a strong culture of professional development and improvement ✔ Employee benefits including employee assistance, cycle to work and discounted access to Ashton Park Fitness Centre Ashton Park is growing great learners, great leaders and a great community Ashton Park is an inclusive and oversubscribed school, with over 1200 students, set in the beautiful grounds of Ashton Court Estate in Bristol. Our school was in the top 3% of most improved schools in the country when you compare our 2024 GCSE results with those pre-pandemic. In October 2022, Ofsted graded us ‘Good’ in all areas, and we are proud they recognised that: ‘Pupils are happy to attend Ashton Park School. They enjoy their lessons and the range of opportunities the school provides for them. Staff know pup