SEN Primary Teacher

Suffolk County Council · Bury St Edmunds · £29,000–£40,000 (stated in the posting)

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.

Key Responsibilities

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.

How to apply

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.

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