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SEN Teacher - Temple Sutton Primary School
Start date:1st January 2026
Hours:Full time 32.5 hrs per week, Permanent
Salary: Southend Teachers Mainscale £32,916 to £45,352
Allowance:SEN point 1 £2,786
Are you a passionate SEN Teacher who loves making a difference in children's lives?
Come and join theTemple Sutton Primary Schoolfamily in Southend!
We are looking for an enthusiastic and caringSEN teacher to work across ourspecialist unitandmainstream classrooms, supporting children with a wide range of additional needs.
At Temple Sutton, we believe every child deserves the best possible start in life. Our staff are at the heart of our school, creating a culture where all pupils feel valued, supported, and inspired to achieve their potential.
As part of our team, you will have the opportunity to:
- Deliver engaging and personalised lessons that meet the unique needs of each child.
- Support SEN pupils in mainstream classrooms, helping them thrive academically and socially.
- Monitor and celebrate pupil progress, adapting strategies to ensure every child succeeds.
- Build positive, trusting relationships with pupils, families, and colleagues.
- Contribute to our vibrant school community through events and extracurricular activities.
We're looking for someone who:
- Holds Qualified Teacher Status (QTS) or equivalent.
- Has experience working with SEN pupils in both specialist units and mainstream settings.
- Is committed to inclusive teaching and helping every child flourish.
- Has excellent communication, organisation, and interpersonal skills.
What we offer:
- A welcoming, supportive, and collaborative team.
- Opportunities for SEN-focused professional development and career growth.
- A competitive salary and benefits package.
- The chance to make a real difference in children's lives every day.
- Opportunities for professional development and growth.
We warmly encourage visits to the school. Please contact our Headteacher,Ola Laniyan, by email atola.laniyan@lihtrust.ukor call01702 468582to arrange a visit.
As a member of our team, you will have the privilege of working in a supportive and collaborative environment that is committed to delivering exceptional learning experiences for all our students.
Closing date: 20thOctober 2025
Interview date: To be confirmed
Safeguarding Statement
Learning in Harmony Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. We particularly welcome applications from underrepresented groups including ethnicity, gender, transgender, age, disability, sexual orientation or religion.
We are committed to safeguarding the welfare of children and young people in our care and expect all staff to share this commitment. We follow safer recruitment practice and the successful applicant will need a satisfactory enhanced DBS certificate and supportive references.