Havering Schools Jobs
SEND Teacher
- Employer: Mead Primary School
- Reference: SCH/25/312560
The Learning Federation
Mead Primary School
Amersham Rd, Harold Hill, RM3 9JD
Telephone: 01708 343616
Headteacher: Ms Amy Holmes
SEND Teacher
To support complex SEND in the Mead Primary School SEND Unit
Salary: Main Scale/UPR (ECT’s welcome to apply) + SEN Allowance (£2,679)
Hours: Full time
Contract: Permanent
Reports to: SEND Unit Lead Teacher
Staff managed: SEND Unit support staff team
We are seeking to appoint a primary teacher with a passion and expertise in supporting children with high needs to work with our ASD/SEN pupils in the Mead SEND Unit.
In addition to the main responsibilities of a Teacher, working alongside the SEND Unit Lead teacher, you will also carry the responsibilities set out below:
- Day to day running of the SEND Unit - timetables, meetings, outside agencies, curriculum, integration of children, including Intimate care as required
- Planning and delivering a personalised curriculum, working on children’s targets, interventions and activities (whole class, 1-1 and small group)
- Liaising with parents for IEP Reviews and Annual EHCP Reviews
- Liaising with external agencies within the Local Authority (CAD 0-5 and 5-19)implementing targets from speech therapist, educational psychologist, occupational therapist, CAMHS
- Manage a dedicated team of learning support staff who have a wide range of knowledge, skills and SEND knowledge
- Support Staff Development through performance management & leading CPD
- Liaison with the Inclusion team and Senior Leadership Team
Note: the responsibilities of this job description may be subject to annual review, subject to the normal processes of discussion and consultation with the postholder
The authority expects its employees to work flexibly within the framework of the duties and responsibilities specified above. This means that the postholder may be expected to carry out work that is not specified in the job profile but which is within the remit of the duties and responsibilities.
At Mead we can offer you:
- a kind, caring, warm and friendly school with happy, and motivated children;
- a well-resourced teaching environment adjacent to our mainstream school
- continuing professional development opportunities within and outside of school and an experienced team to offer advice and support
- an opportunity to be part of a strong and dedicated staff team who are committed to high standards and creating an inclusive learning environment for all children.
Please apply online.
Closing date: 19th May 2025
We reserve the right to interview suitable applicants early in the recruitment process so please apply without delay.
Interviews: 21st May 2025
Please note that in line with KCSIE 2023, the school will conduct a pre-employment internet/social media search on all shortlisted candidates.
Havering Schools are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. The protection of our pupils from abuse is the responsibility of all staff within our schools, superseding any other considerations. Therefore Havering Schools comply with the Department for Education ‘Keeping Children Safe in Education’ guidance.
It is an offence to apply for a post which involves engaging in regulated activity relevant to children if you are barred from doing so. Please be advised that, again in line with ‘Keeping Children Safe in Education’, shortlisted candidates (who wish to accept an invite to interview) will be required to submit, prior to their interview, a self-declaration of their criminal record or information that would make them unsuitable to work with children. Upon submission of this information, online checks may be carried out.
This post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974; the successful applicant will be expected to undertake an enhanced DBS disclosure check. Having a criminal record will not necessarily debar you from obtaining a position with the School.
Equal OpportunitiesHavering Schools aim to promote and ensure equality of opportunity and equal treatment for all. We are committed to equal opportunities in employment regardless of gender, marital status, race, colour, nationality (including citizenship), ethnic or national origins, disabilities, age, sexual orientation, responsibility for dependants, religious or political affiliation and trade union activities. All matters related to employment are decided on the basis of qualifications, merit and business need.
How to apply
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