SEND Primary Teacher (Reception & Early Years Lead)

SEND Primary Teacher (Reception & Early Years Lead)

Full-Time | September Start | Long-Term with Permanent Opportunity
Excellent Salary | Minimum MPS Equivalent | Highly Competitive Package

Are you an inspiring SEND Primary Teacher looking to take the next step in your career? Do you have a passion for Early Years education and the ambition to help shape an inclusive learning environment where every child can flourish?

We are working in partnership with a highly regarded and inclusive primary school in South London to appoint an exceptional SEND Primary Teacher to lead its Reception-aged SEND provision from September.

This is a fantastic opportunity for an experienced teacher who is passionate about inclusive practice and is ready to become a key member of the school's Early Years team, with the opportunity to secure a permanent position for the right candidate.

The Role

This is much more than a classroom teaching position. The successful candidate will play a leading role in delivering high-quality Early Years provision for pupils with additional needs, helping to create an engaging, nurturing and structured environment where every child is supported to reach their full potential.

You will:

• Lead a specialist Reception-aged SEND class
• Deliver creative, engaging and highly differentiated lessons tailored to individual learning needs
• Support pupils with a range of SEND, including Autism Spectrum Condition (ASC), speech and language needs, communication difficulties and a variety of developmental and learning needs
• Create an inclusive classroom that promotes communication, independence, confidence and curiosity
• Work collaboratively with support staff, therapists, the SEND team and senior leaders
• Take an active role in developing and leading the Early Years SEND provision

About You

We are looking for an enthusiastic and reflective teacher who:

• Holds Qualified Teacher Status (QTS) – essential
• Has experience teaching within Early Years or Key Stage 1
• Has a strong understanding of inclusive teaching and supporting pupils with SEND
• Has experience supporting children with Autism, communication needs and a range of additional learning needs
• Is confident leading a team and helping to develop high-quality Early Years practice
• Builds strong relationships with pupils, families and colleagues
• Has high expectations alongside a warm, nurturing and child-centred approach

Whether your SEND experience has been gained within a mainstream school with an enhanced provision or within a specialist setting, we would love to hear from you.

What the School Offers

This welcoming and forward-thinking school has built a reputation for providing an inclusive learning environment where children are encouraged to develop academically, socially and emotionally.

Staff benefit from:

• A collaborative and supportive leadership team
• Excellent opportunities for professional development and progression
• Well-resourced learning environments
• A strong culture of teamwork and shared practice
• An opportunity to genuinely influence and develop Early Years SEND provision

Salary & Contract

• Full-time position starting September
• Long-term opportunity with a strong view to becoming permanent
• Competitive salary meeting or exceeding the appropriate Teaching Pay Scale
• Ongoing support from Tara Education throughout the recruitment process

Recruitment Process

Successful applicants will initially meet with a consultant from Tara Education before progressing through the school's recruitment process.

The successful candidate will also be invited to attend an informal visit to the school before the Summer Holidays, providing an opportunity to meet the team, experience the learning environment and ensure the role is the right fit for both parties.

Ready to Apply?

If you're an enthusiastic SEND Primary Teacher who is passionate about Early Years education and ready to play a key role within an inclusive school community, we'd love to hear from you.

Click Apply today or reach out to Consultant Branden and the team at Tara Education London.

About Tara

We provide a dedicated and committed service to candidates, supporting teachers and support staff in their search for suitable & regular work and excellent Teacher Referral Bonuses. Tara Professional Recruitment is an equal opportunities employer, and encourages applications from all interested parties.

All applicants will be accepted and reviewed solely on merit. 

We are committed to the safeguarding of children and young people and work diligently to help raise the standards of education within our schools.
Each applicant will be expected to undertake compliance checks including Prohibited list, Barred list, DBS and Qualifications. All post holders are subject to a satisfactory Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check. It is an offence to apply for the role if you are barred from engaging in regulated activity relevant to children.

What we're looking for

We are seeking candidates who:

• Demonstrate a genuine commitment to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people.

• Have a clear understanding of professional boundaries, safeguarding responsibilities and the importance of reporting concerns in line with school policies and statutory guidance.

• Share our values of integrity, professionalism, inclusivity and putting the needs of children first.

• Have a positive, reliable and proactive attitude, with the ability to build professional relationships with pupils, colleagues and school staff.

• Are committed to creating safe, supportive learning environments where every child can thrive.

• Are willing to engage fully with safer recruitment and ongoing compliance requirements, including safeguarding training and vetting checks.

Successful applicants will be expected to uphold the highest standards of professional conduct and always act in the best interests of children.