Job Details
Job Ref No. ECC8822093-131 Position Type: Teacher Pay Range: MPR or UPR depending on experience
Position Start Date: 01/01/2027 Contract Type: Full-time Contract Term: Permanent
Application Close: 01/09/2026 Midday Date of Interviews: 9th or 10th September 2026
Location
All schools within Portico Academy Trust – initially based at Hamstel school site
Hours
Full time teaching hours.
About the role
We are looking to recruit an experienced teacher with experience of teaching children with SEND at all schools within Portico Academy Trust. Initially based at Hamstel school site but the post holder will be expected to work over all schools in the Trust.
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!
Key responsibilities of the role include:
- Plan and teach groups of children with SEND needs to support their knowledge and understanding of the core subjects, including phonics.
- Conduct key SEND assessments to support the SENDCo.
- 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 those pupils with SEND including team‑teaching where applicable.
- Liaise with key agencies including parents around all areas of SEND.
- Covering classes when needed.
Benefits
- 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 coloration across our Trust.
- Well‑resourced schools.
A full driving licence and use of your own car is essential as you will be required to work across other Portico schools on a regular basis.
Interview Dates
9th or 10th September 2026
Additional Information
We reserve the right to close this advertisement early if we receive a high volume of suitable applications or are able to fill the position sooner than originally anticipated.
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 Trust may carry out online searches as part of the due diligence process.
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.
Information about the School
At Hamstel Infant School and Nursery there is always a warm welcome awaiting you in an environment that is both happy and safe. Our special motto is ‘We Care…’ and this is fundamental to everyone and everything we do. Our school is an inclusive, caring and vibrant educational learning space that has grown to four forms of entry with a Nursery of 48 full‑time equivalent places.
We have a fabulous team of committed and enthusiastic staff and Governors, all of whom are supported by the excellent resources we have on a spacious site, with well‑resourced facilities and the expertise to provide your child with unique opportunities for learning. We have a large team of highly dedicated professionals who are committed to guiding the children’s learning and development to enable them to reach their full potential. Our team uses a whole school nurture approach to guide children with their personal and social skills in order to prepare them for life‑long learning.
We are a very inclusive school and pride ourselves in treating every child and family as individuals. We encourage all our children to achieve their best and grow into thoughtful, kind and considerate members of the school community and society as a whole. We take great pride in sharing our school’s many achievements and special awards to advance our skills and support others too.
Documents
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