Special Educational Disabilities Teacher

Special Educational Needs Disabilities Teacher

Job . ECCS

Position Type: Teacher

Pay Range: MPR/UPR depending on experience.

Position

Start Date:

13/04/2026

Contract Type: Full-time Contract

Contract Term: Temporary

Application Close: 02/02/2026

Midday Date of Interviews: Thursday 12th February 2026

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!

Hamstel Juniors is a large junior school in Southend with amazing children, staff and facilities. We are looking to welcome a new SEN teacher to our happy team.

• Plan and teach groups of children with SEND needs to support their knowledge and understanding of the core subjects.
• Conduct key SEND assessments to support the SENDCo.
• Co‑ordinate Phonics groups across the school and track progress.
• Maintain, order and develop resources pertaining to SEND for staff/pupils to use.
• Support 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 pupils with SEND, including team‑teaching where applicable.
• Liaise with key agencies including parents around all areas of SEND.
• Cover classes when needed.

• 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 collaboration across our Trust.
• A well‑resourced school.

You can find out more about the school on our website and visits are encouraged. If you would like to learn more about Hamstel please contact the school office at offic and a member of our team will arrange a time for you to come and see us. Full details of the interview process will be sent to those candidates that are shortlisted.

For an application pack (if you are unable to download details and an application form), please contact Mrs Rebecca Sanderson, Director of HR, Portico Academy Trust, Ronald Hill Grove, Leigh-on-Sea, Essex SS9 2JB
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Telephone: x310

Email: recrui

Closing date: Monday 2nd February 2026 at midday

Interviews: Thursday 12th February 2026

Please include a cover letter with your application form, commenting on how you feel you meet the person specification criteria and providing an insight into your relevant experience.

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 school will consider carrying out online searches as part of the due diligence on shortlisted candidates.

• Support Staff Application Form
• SEND Teacher Job Description
• SEND Teacher Person Specification

Hamstel Junior School is part of Portico Academy Trust. Portico Academy Trust aspires to be at the heart of the local communities it serves. We aim to deliver to local families an excellent primary education and create new opportunities for our pupils.

All appointments are subject to safer recruitment requirements to ensure the safeguarding of children and young people. All positions will involve appropriate checks and clearances.