The posting
We are seeking a passionate and experienced SEND teacher to join our Enhanced Learning Provision. The successful candidate will work alongside our experienced SENDCo, experienced SEND teachers, experienced and committed SEND TAs, as well as additional support from other SEND unit teachers across the Trust, and our Academy Central Head of SEND.
Part time applications can be considered for the right applicant. Please state in your application your preference for full time or part time working patterns, and also whether you are seeking a January start or sooner.
About The ELP:
The Enhanced Learning Provision (ELP) at Churchwood Primary School aims to provide an engaging, safe and personalised learning environment. Our objectives include encouraging students to develop independent learning skills whilst nurturing opportunities for our learners to express themselves in a wide variety of ways.
Students with Autism and Speech, Language and Communication Needs (SLCN) benefit from personalised and highly adapted learning experiences. Our curriculum is child-centred, ensuring that individual needs are met through bespoke planning, targeted support, and carefully tailored resources. Developing positive communication, interaction, and relationships with both peers and adults is embedded throughout the school day.
Our approach includes:
- A flexible school day tailored to meet pupils' sensory needs.
- Enhanced opportunities for recall, repetition, and consolidation of learning.
- Adapted teaching approaches designed to support autistic learners and those with Speech, Language and Communication Needs.
- Opportunities for reintegration into mainstream settings and reverse integration, where appropriate.
Who we are looking for:
We are seeking a caring, enthusiastic, and committed teacher who:
- Has a strong understanding of a range of special educational needs and disabilities.
- Has a secure understanding of how to support pupils with Speech, Language and Communication Needs.
- Demonstrates knowledge of effective autism-specific approaches and strategies.
- Has experience working within SEND settings (this role is not suitable for teachers without relevant SEND experience).
- Is a collaborative team player with a strong commitment to securing the best outcomes for pupils with SEND.
- Is ambitious for all pupils and reflective in their professional practice.
- Has knowledge of East Sussex County Council annual review processes.
- Has experience of effective multi-agency working.
We welcome applications from experienced teachers and Early Career Teachers who can demonstrate relevant experience of working within SEND provision. We will consider Upper Pay Scale salaries for applicants with relevant experiences.
Churchwood Primary School is a 1 form entry school which joined The Pioneer Academy in June 2026. We have a substantial school site and extensive facilities, complete with a school nursery. We have a large staff team, and, more importantly, wonderful pupils. Our dedicated and enthusiastic team strive for the best for all children, and have been committed to a rapid journey of improvement with The Pioneer Academy.
The Pioneer Academy Trust which is an academy trust with schools across London and the South East. At The Pioneer Academy, we put children first, pioneering excellence and championing each and every child. All our schools, ranging from small infant schools to large primary schools, work collaboratively, sharing resources and expertise. Find out more at: Churchwood Primary School - Home and www.thepioneeracademy.co.uk
Visits to the school are encouraged and can be arranged via the school office on 01424 852326.
What we offer you:
- A friendly, dedicated staff team who believe in teamwork and building positive relationships across the school, the Trust and in the local community.
- A supportive and collaborative working ethos, including support from the Trust’s Central Executive Team and a range of experts, such as specialists in EYFS, SEND and Phonics.
- A Trust wide curriculum with shared planning and resources, including adaptive teaching tools, to significantly reduce workload for teachers and subject leaders.
- High quality development programme with induction programmes for all new staff.
- Excellent CPD opportunities, including outstanding ECT training and support, subject specific training for all, and access to NPQs.
- Annual conferences with keynote speakers, including experts from the EEF.
- Access to professional coaching beyond your ECT years.
- Termly subject leader forums to increase collaboration and reduce workload.
- Access to Employee Assistance Programme including free counselling, integrated GP and nurse services, and access to a range of other wellbeing services such as private physiotherapy, mindfulness and yoga sessions, bereavement support, menopause support, men's health support.
- Access to discounted wrap around childcare for staff.
- Free academy-wide social events throughout the year.
If you are interested in applying for the post, please see the Job Description/Person Specification. To apply for this vacancy, please complete the application form, completing a full education and employment history since leaving school and indicating how you satisfy the criteria set out in the Job Description/Person Specification. Please list your teaching experiences clearly in your application. Previous teaching posts, including any teacher training placements for those recently completing Initial Teacher Training, should be listed in the employment history section of the form, and you should expand on your experiences within your personal statement, articulating the year groups and key stages that you have experiences of teaching in. Applications should be submitted via email My New Term. CVs will not be accepted.
Shortlisted candidates will be required to complete a criminal disclosures and declarations form prior to interview. References will be requested for those shortlisted only and prior to interview. In line with Keeping children safe in education 2026 online searches will be completed as part of the due diligence on shortlisted candidates, searching online content that is publicly available for inappropriate online content that may suggest that a shortlisted candidate may not be suitable to work with children, or that may harm the reputation of the school. If any issues of concern come up in online searches, shortlisted candidates will have an opportunity to address these at interview. An Enhanced DBS certificate will be required on provisional offer, including a check of the Children’s Barred List. Further vetting checks, in line with the requirements of Keeping children safe in education 2026 will be completed following a provisional offer of appointment. Where applicable, if an applicant with a provisional offer of employment has lived and/or worked outside the UK, they will be required to obtain a Certificate of Good Conduct or other overseas police check. Candidates will be required to arrange this themselves if they do not already have the necessary certificate. We recommend that those applicants who have lived and/or worked abroad read the Gov.uk information ahead of interview to familiarise themselves with the vetting checks that will be required: Criminal Records Checks for applicants who have lived overseas - further information
The Pioneer Academy is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and expects all staff to share this commitment. Offers of employment are subject to a satisfactory enhanced DBS disclosure and other employment checks. Our Academy Safeguarding Policy can be viewed via the following link: TPA Safeguarding Policy 2026
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