Job Description
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Vacancy Position
Special Educational Needs Teacher - Fixed Term for 1 year
Location
Friars Primary School and Nursery, Constable Way, Southend-on-Sea, SS3 9XX
Salary
Salary Range: MPR/UPR depending on experience.
Hours of work
Full time
Start Date
Monday 1st September 2025
About The Role
Are you highly passionate about education and supporting children with special educational needs and disabilities? Are you an experienced teacher with experience of teaching children with SEND?
If so, we have the perfect opportunity for you!
Friars Primary School and Nursery is a highly popular school based in Shoeburyness. We are lucky to have amazing children, staff and facilities. We are looking to welcome a new SEN teacher to our happy team for this September.
Key responsibilities of the role include:
· Under the direction of the Assistant Principal/SENCo, plan and teach groups of children with SEND from across the age ranges to support their all-round development
· Conduct key SEND assessments to support the SENDCo and Assistant SENDCo
· Maintain, order and develop resources pertaining to SEND
· Support the writing of ISP plans
· Provide colleagues with strategies for SEND pupils
· Liaise with key agencies including parents around all areas of SEND as necessary
As part of Portico Academy Trust, Friars Primary School and Nursery can offer you:
· A friendly and supportive atmosphere where everyone is valued and everyone matters
· An environment with wonderful children, that promotes inclusivity
· High quality professional development
· Support and collaboration across our Trust
· A well-resourced school
You can find out more about the school on our website and visits are encouraged. If you would like to learn more about Friars, please contact the school office at office@fps.porticoacademytrust.co.uk and a member of our team will arrange a time for you to come and meet with our Principal Mr. Chris McClay. Full details of the interview process will be sent to those candidates that are shortlisted.
For an application pack (if you are unable to download details and an application form), please contact Mrs Rebecca Sanderson, Director of HR, Portico Academy Trust, Ronald Hill Grove, Leigh-on-Sea, Essex SS9 2JB
Telephone: 01702 987890 x310
Email:recruitment@porticoacademytrust.co.uk
Please include a cover letter with your application form, commenting on how you feel you meet the person specification criteria and providing an insight into your relevant experience.
We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. All appointments are subject to an enhanced DBS check and shortlisted candidates should be aware that the school will consider carrying out online searches as part of the due diligence on short listed candidates.
Closing date: Monday 19th May, 9:00am
Interviews: Wednesday 21st May
Application Documents
Teacher Application Form
SEN Teacher Job Description
SEN Teacher Person Specification
Application Email
Email:recruitment@porticoacademytrust.co.uk
Information about the School
Friars Primary School is part of Portico Academy Trust.
Portico Academy Trust aspires to be at the heart of the local communities it serves. We aim to deliver to local families an excellent primary education and create new opportunities for our pupils.
Set in the heart of the community, Friars Primary School offers a welcoming environment that provides a rich curriculum, where children can enjoy learning and where achievement in all aspects of life is celebrated.