Specialist SEN Class Teacher

Specialist SEN Class Teacher

Required for Cressview (Specialist Resource Provision at Welford on Avon Primary School)

About the Role

Welford on Avon Primary School is seeking an exceptional, experienced, highly motivated and committed qualified teacher with a strong SEN background to lead our Specialist Resource Provision classroom. Our Cressview Classroom educates up to ten KS2 pupils with Communication and Interaction needs, enabling them to develop as competent and independent learners within a nurturing, specialist environment tailored to their needs. The successful applicant will be aspirational in ensuring that the Resource Provision reflects the school's ethos, standards and vision, while meeting the individual needs of the pupils who learn within it. You will be joining a very supportive team of teachers at Welford on Avon Primary School and will be supported by an ambitious senior leadership team, a highly skilled team of specialist teaching assistants, and an engaged and informed governing body.

Key Requirements

• an outstanding, inclusive classroom practitioner with SEN experience
• experienced in leading and managing a team
• committed to working with pupils with special educational needs
• an excellent communicator with strong interpersonal skills
• able to build positive, trusting relationships with pupils and their families
• consistent and effective in behaviour management
• proactive, with strong initiative and problem solving skills
• a collaborative team player, confident in working with teachers, support staff and external professionals (including educational psychologists and speech and language therapists)
• well organised and reliable
• observant, responsive and reflective in their practice
• flexible and adaptable to the changing needs of pupils
• positive, energetic and enthusiastic
• patient, understanding and empathetic towards pupils and parents

Additional Information and How to Apply

Welford on Avon Primary School is a successful one form entry school providing high quality teaching within an innovative, safe and secure learning environment. We maintain strong, supportive and effective partnerships with parents, as well as with the local and wider community. At Welford, we foster a culture of respect and kindness, promoting values that place emotional and mental wellbeing at the centre of school life. Our Specialist Resource Provision recognises each child's individuality, celebrates their efforts and achievements, and acts as an extension of our inclusive school offer-providing the right environment for pupils to flourish. This role provides the opportunity to develop your professional practice in a rich learning environment and to contribute to the school's vision of continuous improvement. The school is committed to the promotion of equal opportunities and diversity. We are dedicated to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expect all staff, parents and volunteers to share this commitment. The successful candidate will be required to apply for an enhanced DBS check.

We strongly encourage prospective applicants to visit the school prior to submitting an application.

Please send your application form with a letter of application stating the reasons for applying for this position at our school.

Applications can be posted to the school or emailed to and copied to

Closing date: Friday 24th April 2026