Class Teacher - Specialist Primary (SEND)
| Posting date: | 27 January 2026 |
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| Hours: | Full time |
| Closing date: | 12 February 2026 |
| Location: | Blyth, Northumberland, NE24 4RE |
| Company: | Teaching Vacancies |
| Job type: | Contract |
| Job reference: | a7af5d94-9391-4ce4-a434-c5d059a549f3 |
Summary
What skills and experience we're looking for
About the role
We have several vacancies available from September to cover maternity leave. The successful candidates will have responsibility for the teaching and learning of a group of children with a range of special educational needs (SEN).
The class group and Key Stage will be confirmed following interview.
Main duties and responsibilities
The successful candidate will:
• Be responsible for the teaching and learning of a group of pupils with a range of SEN needs
• Communicate effectively with parents and carers and demonstrate strong interpersonal skills
• Work as part of a team and, where appropriate, lead others
• Develop their understanding and knowledge of SEN through experience and research
• Apply a working understanding of the SEN Code of Practice and associated paperwork
• Demonstrate resilience and a good sense of humour
• Show a clear desire and ability to make a positive difference to the lives of children with SEN
You will actively engage with your class team to ensure learning experiences are:
• Carefully planned and appropriate to pupils’ individual needs
• Well resourced to support pupils to be as independent as possible within a structured and organised learning environment
• Engaging, thought provoking and connected across learning experiences
• Focused on developing core skills, including communication, reading, writing and numeracy
• Reflected upon with learners so they can recognise the progress they are making
Person specification Essential requirements
The successful candidate will:
• Hold a recognised teaching qualification
• Be passionate, enthusiastic, driven and ready for a challenge
• Have strong subject knowledge and the ability to resource across the whole curriculum
• Demonstrate a clear focus on removing barriers to learning
• Work effectively and collaboratively with a class team
• Be committed to supporting pupils’ holistic development
What the school offers its staff
• Specialist advice and support
• A supportive and collaborative class team
• Opportunities to work closely with colleagues across the school
• Children who love their school
• A passionate school community that wants to make things happen
• Regular teacher meetings to share good practice and contribute to school development
• A school that actively supports staff wellbeing, health and workload
Commitment to safeguarding
Our organisation is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults. We expect all staff, volunteers and trustees to share this commitment. Our recruitment process follows the keeping children safe in education guidance. Offers of employment may be subject to the following checks (where relevant): childcare disqualification Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) medical online and social media prohibition from teaching right to work satisfactory references suitability to work with children You must tell us about any unspent conviction, cautions, reprimands or warnings under the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975.
About the role
We have several vacancies available from September to cover maternity leave. The successful candidates will have responsibility for the teaching and learning of a group of children with a range of special educational needs (SEN).
The class group and Key Stage will be confirmed following interview.
Main duties and responsibilities
The successful candidate will:
• Be responsible for the teaching and learning of a group of pupils with a range of SEN needs
• Communicate effectively with parents and carers and demonstrate strong interpersonal skills
• Work as part of a team and, where appropriate, lead others
• Develop their understanding and knowledge of SEN through experience and research
• Apply a working understanding of the SEN Code of Practice and associated paperwork
• Demonstrate resilience and a good sense of humour
• Show a clear desire and ability to make a positive difference to the lives of children with SEN
You will actively engage with your class team to ensure learning experiences are:
• Carefully planned and appropriate to pupils’ individual needs
• Well resourced to support pupils to be as independent as possible within a structured and organised learning environment
• Engaging, thought provoking and connected across learning experiences
• Focused on developing core skills, including communication, reading, writing and numeracy
• Reflected upon with learners so they can recognise the progress they are making
Person specification Essential requirements
The successful candidate will:
• Hold a recognised teaching qualification
• Be passionate, enthusiastic, driven and ready for a challenge
• Have strong subject knowledge and the ability to resource across the whole curriculum
• Demonstrate a clear focus on removing barriers to learning
• Work effectively and collaboratively with a class team
• Be committed to supporting pupils’ holistic development
What the school offers its staff
• Specialist advice and support
• A supportive and collaborative class team
• Opportunities to work closely with colleagues across the school
• Children who love their school
• A passionate school community that wants to make things happen
• Regular teacher meetings to share good practice and contribute to school development
• A school that actively supports staff wellbeing, health and workload
Commitment to safeguarding
Our organisation is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults. We expect all staff, volunteers and trustees to share this commitment. Our recruitment process follows the keeping children safe in education guidance. Offers of employment may be subject to the following checks (where relevant): childcare disqualification Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) medical online and social media prohibition from teaching right to work satisfactory references suitability to work with children You must tell us about any unspent conviction, cautions, reprimands or warnings under the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975.