Teacher for SEND

The Class Teacher of SEND at Wexham Court Primary School is a pivotal role that combines high quality classroom teaching with targeted support for pupils with Special Educational Needs and Disabilities (SEND). This role is central to ensuring that all pupils, including those with SEND and English as an Additional Language (EAL), experience success and inclusion in a richly diverse and dynamic primary school environment. The postholder will work under the direction of the SENDCO to deliver tailored interventions and support, thereby promoting equity in learning outcomes in line with the school’s vision to create a welcoming, safe, and ambitious learning community.

Skills and Competencies:

• Strong knowledge and understanding of the SEND Code of Practice (2015) and SEND provision in a primary school context.

• Ability to plan and deliver high-quality teaching and targeted interventions that meet diverse pupil needs, including EAL and SEND.

• Experience supporting and coaching colleagues to develop inclusive teaching practices and interventions.

• Excellent communication skills, with the ability to engage effectively with pupils, parents, carers, and professionals from diverse cultural backgrounds.

• Competence in using assessment data and specialist tools to monitor pupil progress and inform planning.

• Ability to manage behaviour positively and consistently, promoting a safe and supportive learning environment.

• Flexibility and resilience to work within a dynamic school context with a high level of pupil mobility and socioeconomic challenges.

• Commitment to upholding the school’s values of inclusivity, respect, and high expectations for all pupils.