KS1 or KS2 Teacher with SEND Support

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Job Advert: KS1 or KS2 Teacher with SEND Support (Permanent)
Start Date: 1st September 2026
Salary: M3 - UPS3

We are seeking an experienced, dedicated and passionate Teacher with a strong interest in SEND to join our team on a permanent basis. This role would suit a strong classroom practitioner who is keen to develop their expertise in Special Educational Needs and Disabilities and is willing to undertake a SEND qualification (or already holds one).

This is an exciting opportunity for an experienced and reflective teacher who will have responsibility for a KS1 or KS2 class and will also benefit from time out of class to work alongside and support our SENCo in leading provision across your key stage.

In this role, you will deliver high-quality teaching within the classroom, while also contributing to the development and implementation of effective SEND provision. You will play a key role in ensuring that all pupils, particularly those with additional needs, are supported to achieve their full potential.

The successful candidate will:
Be a qualified teacher with QTS (or equivalent).
Have experience of teaching in Key Stage 1 or Key Stage 2.
Be a strong classroom practitioner with high expectations for all pupils.
Have a good understanding of inclusive practice and SEND within a primary setting.
Demonstrate a commitment to supporting pupils with a range of additional needs.
Be willing to undertake a SEND qualification (if not already held).
Ideally hold a SEND qualification or have relevant experience supporting SEND provision (desirable).
Have the ability to work collaboratively with staff, parents and external agencies.
Be organised, proactive and able to use initiative.
Have an understanding of strategies for managing behaviour effectively.
Build and maintain positive relationships with pupils and families.
Be adaptable and reflective in their practice.
Have a strong belief that every child is unique and can achieve their full potential.
Be friendly, reliable and have a good sense of humour.

In return we can offer:
A clear professional development pathway towards becoming a SENCo.
Dedicated non-class-based time to develop SEND experience and leadership skills.
A highly supportive leadership team committed to staff development and wellbeing.
A hard-working and enthusiastic team committed to meeting the needs of our community.
A proactive and supportive governing body.
A high-quality learning environment.
Wonderful pupils who are eager to learn.

If you feel you have the drive, experience and ambition for this rewarding and developmental role, we would love to hear from you.

Visits to the school are encouraged and warmly welcomed. Please telephone: 0151 645 1561 or email rsheehan@bedforddrive.wirral.sch.uk to arrange this.

Safeguarding is taken very seriously and appointment is subject to satisfactory references and an Enhanced Level DBS.

The closing date for applications is 12 noon on Friday 24th April.

The interview process for shortlisted candidates will include an observation of you teaching.

Interviews and lesson observations will take place during week beginning 4th May.

The school is an Equal Opportunities Employer and positively welcomes applications from all people regardless of their sex, creed, marital status, race, age, disability, sexual orientation or religious belief.

Please return completed application forms with supporting letter to the Headteacher, Mrs Laura Horton via Rachel Sheehan, Headteacher's PA, to rsheehan@bedforddrive.wirral.sch.uk