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Job Title:ECT Teacher
Location:Treetops Learning Community
Pay:Teachers Main Scale Point 1
Required: September 2026
Are you an enthusiastic Early Career Teacher (ECT) looking to begin your teaching journey in an environment whereyou can really make a difference?
We are looking for a passionate and committed ECT Treacher to join our dedicated team. This is an excellent opportunity for a newly qualified teacher to develop their career within a nurturing setting, where every child isencouragedto achieve their full potential.
The Trust:Students throughoutTreetopsLearning Community have complex needs varying from moderate to severe learning difficulties, which mayinclude;speech and communication difficulties,autismand global developmental delay.
In March2025Treetops School was judged by Ofsted to havemaintainedthe standardsidentifiedat thepreviousinspection.Thepreviousinspection was in February 2020, at which time Treetops was judged as Outstanding. Treetops Free School, which officially opened in September 2022, was judged Good in its first Ofsted inspection in March 2024.
JobRole:To provide high-quality teaching and learning experiences forlearners with Special Educational Needsand Disabilities(SEND), ensuring their individual needs are met and theyare given every opportunity toexceed their perceived potential.Thesuccessful candidate may be asked to work across our semi-formal, formal or SLD pathways.
Key Responsibilities:
Teaching and Learning:
- Plan and delivermeaningful, creative,andengaginglessonsadaptedto the diverse needs of SENDlearners.
- Create a supportive and inclusive classroom environment that fosterslearnerengagement and participation.
- Utilise a variety of teaching methods and resources to meet the needs of all learners within their lessons understanding that one size does not fit all
- To plan lessons that promote active learning, whereskills and knowledge are gained and applied to real life contextsin line with our curriculum
Education,Healthand Care Plans (EHCPs):
- Develop, implement, and review EHCPs in collaboration with parents, carers, and other professionals.
- Monitor and assesslearnerprogress against EHCP targets,making adjustmentsas necessary.
- Ensure EHCPs are up-to-date and reflect the current needs andaspirationsof eachlearner.
- To incorporate provisionstatedin the EHCP into practice
- To work closely with the pathway leader to develop and review EHCPs forlearners, ensuring that outcomes of learners within the class are SMART
Assessment:
- To ensure that all assessment information is completed totracklearnerprogress andidentifyareas for improvementIncluding behaviour information, EHCP outcomes, Evidence for Learning, Phonics, Flight Paths
- To use assessment information to plan interventions to improve outcomes for learners in your class, including monitoring and oversight of Evidence for Learning including evidence capturing
- Provide constructive feedback tolearners and parents/carers.
Leading a Team of Staff:
- Lead and manage a team of teaching assistants and support staff.
- Provide guidance, training, and support to staff to ensure effective delivery of SENDprovision.
- Foster a collaborative and positive working environment.
- Conduct appraisals for relevant staff in the team
Curriculum Development:
- Contribute to the development and adaptation of the school curriculum to meet the needs of SENDlearnerslinked to pathways
- Ensure the curriculum is accessible, relevant, and engaging for alllearnersincluding planning educational visits
- Collaborate with colleagues to share best practices and resources.
- To attend all CPD and apply approaches within the curriculum
Adapting Learning:
- Adaptlearning activities and materials to cater to individuallearnerneeds.
- Use assistive technology and resources to support learning.
- Continuously evaluate and adapt teaching methods to improve outcomes for SENDlearners.
Collaborating with All Stakeholders:
Work closely with parents, carers, and external agencies to supportlearnerdevelopment.
Attend and contribute to multi-agency meetings and reviews.
Communicate effectively with all stakeholders to ensure a cohesive approach to SENDprovision.
Qualifications and Experience:
- Qualified Teacher Status (QTS).
- Strong communicationand organisational skills.
- You do not need SEND experience for this role. You will need to have willingness to learn!
Personal Attributes:
- Empathy and patience.
- Commitment to inclusive education.
- Ability to work collaboratively and lead a team.
- Fun and creative
We Offer:
- A comprehensive ECT induction programme with mentor support
- Ongoing CPD and SEN-specifictraining
- A welcoming and experienced staff team
- Small class sizes andstrong supportstaff presence
This role is for a teacher of SEND. You maybe requiredto work across pathways and age ranges.
Visits to the school are strongly encouraged and can be arranged by contacting Mrs K Lambie on 01375 372723 or emailklambie@treetops.thurrock.sch.uk.
An application form can be downloaded from our website,www.treetopsschool.orgunder About Us and Job Opportunities andsubmittedeither by hand, post or email marked for the attention of the HR Manager Kay Lambie along with a letter of application.
Closing date for applications: Friday 12 June2026
Interviews:June2026
The governing body is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share in this commitment. All posts are subject to an enhanced DBS check, a medical check, satisfactoryreferencesand the successful completion of a6 monthprobationary period.
Information about the School
The governing body is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expect all staff and volunteers to share in this commitment. All posts are subject to an enhanced DBS check, a medical check, satisfactory references and the successful completion of a 6 month probationary period.