SEND Teacher
| Posting date: | 28 April 2026 |
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| Hours: | Full time |
| Closing date: | 11 May 2026 |
| Location: | Wakefield, West Yorkshire, WF1 4PE |
| Company: | Teaching Vacancies |
| Job type: | Contract |
| Job reference: | 48c2ea02-adf8-44ab-89af-84eb042a958b |
Summary
What skills and experience we're looking for
• an outstanding classroom practitioner with high expectations of children’s achievements, attainment and behaviour who strives to make learning fun and exciting
• an SEND classroom teacher with experience who is confident in a highly bespoke curriculum and who has a proven track record of impact
• someone who has excellent SEND subject knowledge and understands children’s indiviual needs
• someone who is committed to raising standards, expectations and achievement
• someone who is a well-organised and can manage staff, a team player with strong communication and excellent interpersonal skills
• an enthusiastic, positive and hard working professional who seeks to inspire and enthuse children in their learning
• someone with a sense of humour who is prepared to join in the wider life of the school
• a person who values strong relationships with parents
What the school offers its staff
The children, staff, Headteacher and Governors of this ‘Excellent’ Church School (SIAMS February 2020) and ‘Good’ school (Ofsted, March 2023) are wanting to appoint an outstanding teacher of SEND join our team in September 2026.
Founded in hope St. Mary’s CE (VA) Primary School is a place where all can find their voice, grow in wisdom and live well in community and service, this ethos underpins all aspects of school life and the actions of everyone within our school community. There is a strong team commitment to improve the outcomes and aspirations of all in the culturally diverse community it serves.
We can offer…
• a positive and caring ethos
• friendly and well-behaved children
• a dedicated and supportive Staff Team and Governors who care passionately about our school and the local community
• a strong community ethos
• a high quality learning environment with excellent resources and facilities
a strong commitment to CPD
Further details about the role
The best way to get a feel for St Mary’s is to come and visit us. To arrange to look round our wonderful school please telephone the School Business Manager Joanne Chambers on 01924 303625 or email office@stmaryswakefield.co.uk. Completed application forms should be returned to school by post or on the email address above by Monday 11th May 2026 at 12:00pm, shortlisting will take place on Monday 11th May 2026 and interviews will be Monday 18th May and Tuesday 19th May 2026.
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.
• an outstanding classroom practitioner with high expectations of children’s achievements, attainment and behaviour who strives to make learning fun and exciting
• an SEND classroom teacher with experience who is confident in a highly bespoke curriculum and who has a proven track record of impact
• someone who has excellent SEND subject knowledge and understands children’s indiviual needs
• someone who is committed to raising standards, expectations and achievement
• someone who is a well-organised and can manage staff, a team player with strong communication and excellent interpersonal skills
• an enthusiastic, positive and hard working professional who seeks to inspire and enthuse children in their learning
• someone with a sense of humour who is prepared to join in the wider life of the school
• a person who values strong relationships with parents
What the school offers its staff
The children, staff, Headteacher and Governors of this ‘Excellent’ Church School (SIAMS February 2020) and ‘Good’ school (Ofsted, March 2023) are wanting to appoint an outstanding teacher of SEND join our team in September 2026.
Founded in hope St. Mary’s CE (VA) Primary School is a place where all can find their voice, grow in wisdom and live well in community and service, this ethos underpins all aspects of school life and the actions of everyone within our school community. There is a strong team commitment to improve the outcomes and aspirations of all in the culturally diverse community it serves.
We can offer…
• a positive and caring ethos
• friendly and well-behaved children
• a dedicated and supportive Staff Team and Governors who care passionately about our school and the local community
• a strong community ethos
• a high quality learning environment with excellent resources and facilities
a strong commitment to CPD
Further details about the role
The best way to get a feel for St Mary’s is to come and visit us. To arrange to look round our wonderful school please telephone the School Business Manager Joanne Chambers on 01924 303625 or email office@stmaryswakefield.co.uk. Completed application forms should be returned to school by post or on the email address above by Monday 11th May 2026 at 12:00pm, shortlisting will take place on Monday 11th May 2026 and interviews will be Monday 18th May and Tuesday 19th May 2026.
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.