SEND Primary Teacher
Package Description
SEND Primary Teacher– East Heckington
£28,288 - £44,304 | Full Time (40 hours/week)
Purpose of the Role
To plan and deliver high-quality, inclusive teaching that meets the diverse needs of pupils with complex needs and challenging behaviours. We are seeking an inspirational, Primary-trained teacher to join our dedicated team. You will lead a class of pupils with SEND and autism, designing a learning environment where foundational skills thrive. This role requires a specialist who can blend structured autism pedagogy with creative, thematic learning.
At Heckington House School:
Heckington House School is a small, well-resourced setting where staff work closely to deliver a personalised curriculum for pupils with SEMH. It combines core learning with creative, practical and outdoor experiences, supported by strong facilities and on-site resources. The school takes a non-mainstream approach, focusing on each learner’s holistic development — including wellbeing, behaviour, life skills and preparation for next steps — with additional support from Keys Group’s specialist clinical teams.
Key Responsibilities
- Maintain high expectations for behaviour and learning, consistent with the school’s behaviour policy and Staff Code of Conduct.
- Collaborate with teaching assistants and specialist staff to provide effective support
- Create and deliver an engaging, thematic primary curriculum tailored to SEND learners.
- Author clear, compliance-ready curriculum plans, IEPs and progress reports.
- Implement evidence-based strateiges (e.g. TEACCH,PECS, visual schedules)
Requirements
- Proven experience teaching pupils with complex needs and challenging behaviour
- Strong understanding of curriculum, assessment, and behaviour management in special education settings.
- QTS/QTLS qualification
- Commitment to professional conduct, safeguarding, and the Staff Code of Conduct.
- Ability to plan, deliver, and assess effective teaching and learning
- Resilience, empathy, adaptability, and passion for supporting vulnerable pupils
Benefits of Joining Keys Group
- NEST enhanced pension scheme
- Staff Referral Scheme – Refer a friend to join Keys Group and split a £500 referral bonus between you
- Enhanced maternity and paternity pay
- Access to a blue light discount card
- Fully funded training and qualifications for all colleagues
- Enhanced pay scales based on experience and qualifications
- Employee benefits scheme such as wellbeing app and a range of discounts
- Life assurance
Commitment to Equality and Armed Forces Covenant
Keys Group is proud to be an Equal Opportunities Employer. We welcome applicants from all backgrounds, including veterans and military families, through our Armed Forces Covenant. Eligible service personnel and veterans are guaranteed an interview when their military experience is detailed in their CV. We provide veteran-friendly policies, peer support, and military awareness training.
The Teacher is accountable to the Headteacher and Proprietor Body for the quality of teaching, pupil progress, safeguarding, and adherence to the Staff Code of Conduct.Keys Group is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff to share this commitment. All roles are subject to enhanced DBS checks and reference verification. 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
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