Class Teacher – SEND – Northumberland Church of England Academy Trust

Salary: MPS + SEN Point 1
Contract: 1 year FTC (September 2026 – August 2027)
Hours: 1.0fte
Closing Date: 9am Tuesday 21st April

Thomas Bewick Primary School are seeking to appoint a dedicated, resilient and nurturing Class Teacher to deliver bespoke Year 6 provision for a very small cohort of pupils with Social, Emotional and Mental Health needs.

This role offers a unique opportunity to work with a small group of 6-8 pupils requiring highly personalised learning, therapeutic support and consistent relationships in order to thrive both academically and emotionally.

The successful candidate will play a key role in creating a calm, safe and structured learning environment, supporting pupils to develop their independence, confidence and readiness for transition to secondary education.

The role requires a practitioner who is reflective, trauma-informed and committed to inclusive practice, working closely with families, colleagues and external professionals to ensure every pupil receives the support they need to succeed.

Key Responsibilities

Establish calm, positive and nurturing relationships with pupils, acting as a consistent and positive role model while maintaining high expectations for behaviour and learning.
Demonstrate responsive, reflective and trauma-informed practice to support pupils’ social, emotional and mental health needs.
Plan, deliver and evaluate high-quality teaching and learning tailored to the needs of a small SEMH cohort.
Assess pupils’ needs and use detailed knowledge of SEND and adaptive teaching strategies to support progress.
Develop, implement and review individual support plans, ensuring provision aligns with EHCP outcomes or SEN Support documentation.
Work collaboratively with a full-time teaching assistant who supports the children in the provision.
Work collaboratively with the school SENCo, the children’s families and external agencies to provide coordinated support.

Our Benefits

Excellent pension scheme with a generous 17% employer contribution from the Trust.
26 days’ annual leave plus bank holidays for year-round staff, increasing to 31 days after five years’ service.
24/7 access to our Employee Assistance Programme, providing confidential wellbeing and support services.
Comprehensive mental health and wellbeing support for all staff through Dittolo.
Access to The Nest, our childcare provision in Ashington and Newbiggin-by-the-Sea, offering both paid places and free 30-hour places for eligible families.
Discounted gym membership, including reduced rates at Sculpt Ashington and Places Leisure.
Eligibility for a Blue Light Card, giving exclusive discounts at major retailers such as Apple, JD Sports and TUI.
Cycle to Work Scheme to support sustainable travel and wellbeing

Northumberland Church of England Academy Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. This post is subject to an enhanced DBS check.

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