SEN Primary Teacher
Suffolk County CouncilBury St Edmunds, Suffolk, United Kingdom, East of England
Overview
This is a local council role with Suffolk County Council based in Bury St Edmunds, Suffolk, United Kingdom. GovJobs has indexed this vacancy from its official source — use the apply button to view the full advert and apply directly.
Job description
- Pushforward Primary School Ltd
- Address: Stable Barn, Blackthorpe, Bury St Edmunds, Suffolk IP30 9HZ
- Salary: £29,000 - £40,000 per annum
- Hours: Full time, 40 hours per week
- Contract: Permanent
- Reference: 0969
To plan and deliver high-quality, inclusive teaching that meets the diverse needs of pupils with complex needs and challenging behaviours enabling them to achieve their academic, social, and emotional potential.
The SEND Teacher will create a safe, structured, and nurturing environment and work closely with headteacher, proprietor, all staff, professionals and families.
At Pushforward Primary School
Have you ever wondered what it would be like to work in the Special Needs, Independent school Sector and make a difference in the lives of so many countless children? Do you have a skillset, and care deeply about children’s learning and development? If you think that, is you, then I’d like to warmly invite you to join the team.
We are a staff team who work collaboratively and have strong relationships between each other both in and out of school. Our ethos has a strong emphasis on the best outcomes for pupils, staff professional development, site renovation, and growth.
Teaching and Learning
- Plan and deliver differentiated lessons tailored to individual learning needs and EHCP outcomes.
- Teach small classes (often 3–4 pupils) or deliver 1:1 support where required.
- Adapt curriculum materials to suit pupils with diverse learning profiles.
- Use evidence-based strategies to support pupils with additional needs.
- Monitor pupil progress and adapt teaching accordingly.
SEND Support
- Implement and review Education, Health and Care Plans (EHCPs).
- Set and track individual learning targets.
- Work with the SENCo and school delivery practitioners to help develop and deliver personalised learning plans.
- Support pupils with sensory, behavioural, communication, or emotional needs.
Behaviour and Wellbeing
- Promote positive behaviour using trauma-informed or therapeutic approaches.
- Support pupils with emotional regulation and social development.
- Maintain a calm and structured classroom environment.
Assessment and Reporting
- Assess pupils’ progress through formal and informal assessment.
- Keep accurate records of learning and behaviour.
- Support with writing reports for annual EHCP reviews.
- Contribute to multi-agency meetings.
Collaboration
- Work closely with:
- School Delivery Practitioner
- Therapists (Speech & Language, Occupational Therapy, etc.)
- The SENCo and leadership team
- Parents and carers
- Attend staff meetings, training, and safeguarding briefings.
Safeguarding
- Promote and safeguard the welfare of all pupils.
- Follow safeguarding and child protection policies.
- Report concerns according to school procedures.
- Requirements
- A committed and passionate view of students with SEND
- At least two years’ experience minimum of working in a SEND environment or similar unit/provision
Safeguarding
To find out more
School tours are highly welcomed as a part of our interview selection process.
To apply and register your interest, please submit your CV (Curriculum Vitae) by emailing lyndsey@pushforward.uk
Closing date: 3.00 pm, 16 November 2026.
Interview date: Week commencing 23 November 2026.
Please note
We reserve the right to close the vacancy early should we receive a significant number of suitable applications.
In line with Keeping Children Safe in Education an online search will be carried out on shortlisted candidates as part of our due diligence checks.
We take safeguarding very seriously, and the successful candidate will be subject to references and DBS checks.
We are fully committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people.
All posts require an enhanced DBS check.
How this role compares
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