SEND Class Teacher

SEND Class Teacher - Gladstone Gateway Provision

Contract: Permanent

Hours: Full time

Salary: MPS/UPS

Site: Gladstone Primary Academy

Closing date: 9am on 5th October

Start date: Asap

Please note the trust may decide to withdraw the advert before the closing date or interview suitable candidates prior to the advert closing.

Looking for a role where you can truly change lives?

Have the perseverance to help every child succeed, no matter their starting point?

Want to be part of a school where growth and aspiration are at the heart of everything we do?

If so, Gladstone Primary Academy would love to hear from you.

Your role:

As SEND Class Teacher, you will lead high-quality provision across two specialist high-needs classrooms, supporting up to 14 pupils in each pathway. You will plan and deliver personalised learning experiences aligned to pupils' EHCP outcomes, ensuring every child is challenged, engaged and empowered to reach their full potential. Working closely with Room Leads, support staff, families and external professionals, you will be instrumental in creating a nurturing, structured and stimulating environment where pupils can thrive academically, socially and emotionally.

We are looking for a qualified teacher with experience of delivering student-centred learning within a SEND environment. You will have a strong understanding of assessment, personalised learning and inclusive teaching strategies, alongside the ability to build positive relationships with pupils, colleagues and families. Experience of supporting autistic pupils, delivering evidence-based approaches such as Attention Autism or Intensive Interaction, and using specialist assessment tools would be advantageous. Most importantly, you will share our commitment to inclusion, high expectations and helping every child achieve meaningful success.

Why join Gladstone Primary Academy?:

At Gladstone Primary Academy, we are proud to be a vibrant, inclusive and multicultural community where every child is valued, supported and inspired to succeed. As SEND Class Teacher, you will join our Gladstone Gateway Provision, working with pupils with complex learning difficulties and autism.

You will be part of a school that genuinely invests in its people. You will work alongside dedicated colleagues and supportive leaders who champion professional growth, encourage innovation and value your expertise. Through our membership of Thomas Deacon Education Trust, you will benefit from wider collaboration, networking opportunities and access to high-quality professional development that will help you progress in your career.

This is an exciting opportunity to make a genuine difference every day while being part of a compassionate, ambitious and highly collaborative team.

Why work for our Trust?:

Join Thomas Deacon Education Trust and be part of a dedicated team committed to "working together to transform lives through education.” To learn more about the benefits we have on offer, check out our video here: Employee Benefits

At TDET, 95% of our new employees highly rate our induction programme. Benefit from the unwavering support of our dedicated staff, ensuring you feel welcomed and well-prepared from day one. According to our 2025 staff survey, 91% of staff are proud to work for TDET!

Ready to transform lives through education? Apply now and make a difference!

TDET - Working together to transform lives through education

Thomas Deacon Education Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. The Academy will require the successful candidate to provide satisfactory references and undertake an Enhanced Check with the Disclosure and Barring Service.

At Thomas Deacon Education Trust, we are committed to equality of opportunity for all. We welcome applications from everyone, regardless of age, disability, gender reassignment, marriage and civil partnership, pregnancy and maternity, race, religion or belief, sex, or sexual orientation. Join us in fostering an inclusive and supportive environment where all contributions are valued.

If you have any questions regarding this post, please contact the HR Team on e-mail at [email removed]