Enhanced Provision SEND Teacher

About Us:

Leamington Primary and Nursery Academy is a vibrant school where children are at the centre of everything we do. Our motto of 'Nurture and Love to Educate' is threaded through everything we do. We are proud of our warm, welcoming ethos and strong sense of community, where every child is supported to achieve their very best. Our relational approach allows us to foster positive relationships with the whole school community and our ambition and passion drives innovation and creative thinking in how to provide the best education for the children.

Our dedicated staff team works collaboratively to create an environment where curiosity is encouraged, individuality is celebrated, and learning is brought to life through a rich, broad, and balanced curriculum. We place high importance on wellbeing, both for our children and our staff, and are committed to nurturing a positive, purposeful culture in which everyone can thrive.

Flying High Partnership is a thriving multi-academy trust of 38 primary schools across Derbyshire, Leicestershire, Nottingham City, and Nottinghamshire. We are driven by a shared vision to be unique, exceptional, and sustainable. Founded in 2012, we believe in the power of meaningful collaboration to help schools reach their full potential while supporting others along the way.

If you're looking to be part of a forward-thinking school, have a strong team spirit, and have a deep commitment to continuous improvement, we'd love to hear from you.

About the Role:

The Garden is an enhanced provision for children with significant Communication and Interaction needs. The children are from EYFS and Key Stage 1. This provision provides a bespoke education, closely aligned to the children's EHCP provision. The curriculum is based on the EQUALS curriculum, piloted this year. The role involves working closely with our inclusion leader, to provide a quality education for the children in the setting. Our provision is used as a model of good practice across the partnership and local authority, so this role involves hosting tours for other professionals to see what a positive impact this provision has on our children.

Key Responsibilities:

Class Teacher Responsibilities:

• Plan, prepare, and deliver high-quality lessons that cater to the needs of all children in the class, using the EQUALS curriculum
• Assess children's needs and ensure planning is closely aligned to this
• Work with the inclusion leader to support the needs of the children
• Support the EHCP for each child; attending review meetings and writing reports
• Supporting the bid writing process for SEND funding for each child.
• Create a stimulating and supportive learning environment that fosters children's curiosity and enthusiasm for learning
• Assess and track progress, providing feedback to support their ongoing development
• Foster a positive classroom culture that promotes respect, inclusion, and positive behaviour management
• Collaborate with colleagues to enhance the curriculum and share best practices for teaching and learning
• Fulfil the professional responsibilities of a teacher as outlined in the School Teachers’ Pay and Conditions Document and meet the expectations in the Teachers’ Standards.

We are looking for:

• Believes in each child and has high aspirations for their achievement.
• Has experience working with children with SEND.
• Possesses a strong understanding of SEND legislation and best practices.
• Has or is willing to work towards the NPQ for SENCOs (Special Educational Needs Coordinators).
• Holds Qualified Teacher Status (QTS).
• Has great ideas and is eager to share them!
• Delights in being with children and puts their well-being at the heart of everything.
• Sincerely values every member of the school community.
• Has the ability to make learning fun and engaging, ensuring all children are appropriately challenged.
• Is prepared to go the extra mile with a smile on their face!

We can offer you:

• Peer support and collaboration through a strong network of SENDCos across the Partnership, including regular Professional Learning Communities (PLCs) to share strategies, challenges, and successes.
• Guidance and expertise from a dedicated Lead Practitioner for Inclusion, Inclusion and System Leader, Safeguarding Lead, and the wider Education Team, providing support to strengthen inclusive practice.
• A commitment to people across our partnership, underpinned by our people principles: adaptability, wellness, recognising achievement, employee voice and engagement, professional development and growth, inclusivity, and collaboration.
• Access to extensive, high-quality CPL at every stage of your career, including opportunities to grow as a leader.
• The opportunity to progress across the partnership, realising your career ambitions.
• Access to an Employee Assistance Programme, offering specialist support including counselling, financial support, and legal advice.
• A fantastic working environment, with a team that works together for the benefit of the children in our schools.

Application Details:

Visits are warmly welcomed and encouraged. Please contact the school office team to arrange a visit.

Early application is strongly encouraged, as we reserve the right to close the advert ahead of the closing date.

Our organisation is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and expects all staff and post holders to share this commitment. We are committed to equality of opportunity for all staff and applicants. Applications from individuals are encouraged regardless of age, disability, sex, gender reassignment, sexual orientation, pregnancy and maternity, race, religion or belief, and marriage and civil partnerships.