SEND Teacher

Job . ECC Position Type:
Teacher Pay Range: MPR or UPR depending on experience

Position

Start Date:

01/01/2027 Contract Type:
Full-time Contract Term:
Permanent

Application Close: 14/10/2026 Midday Date of Interviews: w/c 19 October 2026

Location - All schools within Portico Academy Trust - initially based at Hamstel school site

Salary- MPR or UPR depending on experience

Hours of work - Full time teaching hours.

Start Date - 1st January 2027

About the role

We are looking to recruit an experienced teacher with experience of teaching children with SEND at all schools within Portico Academy Trust. Initially based at Hamstel school site but the post holder will be expected to work over all schools in the Trust.

Are you highly passionate about education and supporting children with special educational needs and disabilities?

Are you an experienced teacher with experience of teaching children with SEND?

If so, we have the perfect opportunity for you!

Key responsibilities of the role include:

• Plan and teach groups of children with SEND needs to support their knowledge and understanding of the core subjects, including phonics.
• Conduct key SEND assessments to support the SENDCo
• Maintain, order and develop resources pertaining to SEND for staff/pupils to use.
• To support the teachers with the writing of ISP plans, including EAL plans across the school and quality assure those plans
• Provide support and guidance to teaching staff around strategies for those pupils with SEND including team-teaching where applicable.
• Liaise with key agencies including parents around all areas of SEND
• Covering classes when needed

As part of Portico Academy Trust, we can offer you:

• A friendly and supportive atmosphere where everyone is valued and everyone matters.
• An environment with wonderful children, that promotes inclusivity
• High quality professional development
• Support and coloration across our Trust
• Well-resourced schools

A full driving licence and use of your own car is essential as you will be required to work across other Portico schools on a regular basis.

For more information about the role and a description of the type of candidate we are looking for, please see the attached Job Description and Person Specification.

For further details, please contact HR via My New Term , telephone or email recrui

Interview Date
w/c 19 October 2026

We reserve the right to close this advertisement early if we receive a high volume of suitable applications or are able to fill the position sooner than originally anticipated.

We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. All appointments are subject to an enhanced DBS check and shortlisted candidates should be aware that the Trust may carry out online searches as part of the due diligence process.

At Hamstel Infant School and Nursery there is always a warm welcome awaiting you inan environment that is both happy and safe. Our special motto is ‘We Care…’ andthis is fundamental to everyone and everything we do. Our school is an inclusive,caring and vibrant educational learning space that has grown to four forms of entrywith a Nursery of 48 full-time equivalent places.

We have a fabulous team of committed and enthusiastic staff and Governors, all ofwhom are supported by the excellent resources we have on a spacious site, with well-resourced facilities and the expertise to provide your child with unique opportunities for learning. We have a large team of highly dedicated professionals who are committed to guiding the children’s learning and development to enable them to reach their full potential.

Our team uses a whole school nurture approach to guide children with their personal…