Class teacher Designated Provision

Teacher - Designated Provision

This is a role for a teacher who can plan and deliver tailored, small-group and classroom teaching for pupils with special educational needs (ASD, SEMH and/or cognition and learning needs) within Dallam Primary School’s Designated Provision. You will lead a small team of teaching assistants, take day-to-day responsibility for teaching and learning in the DP, and work with families and external professionals to help each child make clear progress academically and socially. The post is part‑time (up to 3.0 WTE) and involves supporting transitions into and out of the provision.

What you'll be doing

• Plan and deliver differentiated lessons and sequences of learning that enable pupils in the Designated Provision to make measurable progress.
• Lead, deploy and supervise teaching assistants in the DP; develop systems for support staff to monitor and record pupil progress.
• Create, review and implement Individual Learning/Behaviour/Care plans and contribute to EHCP-related documentation and Annual Reviews.
• Use assessment effectively (including small‑step assessment) to inform planning and personalise provision.
• Establish a purposeful, safe classroom environment and apply behaviour strategies that support learning and communication.
• Work with the SENCo, headteacher and external agencies to prepare referrals, attend multi‑agency meetings and support transitions.
• Facilitate inreach/outreach by liaising with mainstream colleagues so DP pupils can access wider school activities and, where appropriate, support the inclusion of mainstream pupils in the DP.
• Communicate regularly and sensitively with parents and carers, keeping them informed about progress, targets and wellbeing.
• Participate in CPD and specialist network activity provided by Warrington LEA and/or TCAT; keep professional knowledge up to date.

What we're looking for

Essential:

• Qualified Teacher Status and an enhanced DBS check.
• Experience of teaching (typically 2-4 years) and confident classroom practice, including working in EYFS/Foundation Stage and KS1 contexts.
• Practical experience of working with pupils who have statements/EHCPs for SEN, especially ASD and related neurodivergent needs.
• Ability to plan differentiated learning, write ILPs/pupil profiles, and use assessment to identify small-step progress.
• Strong behaviour management skills and effective classroom organisation to support independence and resilience.
• Good communication skills with children, families and professionals; willingness to work as part of a small team.

Desirable:

• Experience of using assessment packages such as B-Squared, Read Write Inc, or Team Teach de-escalation strategies.
• Evidence of further professional development specific to SEN practice.

About the team / department

The Designated Provision is a small, specialist classroom within Dallam Primary School. You will work closely with teaching assistants, the SENCo and the headteacher to provide bespoke teaching for pupils with ASD, SEMH and cognition and learning needs. The role involves both classroom-based work and liaison across year groups to support inclusion and school-wide activities.

Dallam is a proud member of the Challenge Academy Trust (TCAT), sharing its mission to ‘serve, challenge and empower the educational community.’ At The Challenge Academy Trust, we are building a culture that champions better work and working lives across the Trust; a framework to support and develop our workforce from ‘hire to retire’. We are committed to providing a workload that is fair and reasonable, a work environment where employee health and wellbeing are actively supported and promoted, and structured personal and professional development.

What we offer:

• Access to the Teachers Pension Scheme.

• An Occupational Sick Pay Scheme (entitlements based on service).

• Access to TCAT+ our Reward & Wellbeing platform, including access to retailer discounts, a car lease scheme, discounted healthcare cash plan, cycle to work scheme and online resources to support physical, emotional, professional, financial and social wellbeing, along with our Employee Assistance Programme.

• Access to a comprehensive CPD framework through ‘Education Connect’, our professional development arm, and online resources from the National College.

About us

Dallam Primary School, Boulting Ave, Warrington, is a primary setting serving EYFS and KS1 pupils and operating a Designated Provision for children with special educational needs. The post reports to the headteacher and works alongside the SENCo and senior leadership to support pupils’ learning and wellbeing.

Dallam Primary School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. All offers of employment are subject to satisfactory references, qualifications, experience checks, medical clearance, enhanced DBS checks, social media checks, and documentary evidence showing your entitlement to work in the UK.