SEND Teacher

• Stanton Primary School
• Address: Bury St Edmunds, Suffolk IP31 2AW
• Salary: MPR/UPR + SEN Allowance 
• Hours: Full Time (1 FTE) 
• Contract: Permanent, required as soon as possible 
• Reference: 5410

 

Stanton Primary School are seeking a passionate and motivated SEND Teacher to join our vibrant and supportive school community. This is a fantastic opportunity for a committed educator with experience of SEND teaching and a genuine desire to make a difference in pupils’ learning and development. You will be responsible for planning and delivering engaging, well-structured lessons, assessing pupil progress, and adapting your teaching to meet the diverse and individual needs of every child through a collaborative and child-centred approach.

As part of our dedicated team, you will work closely with colleagues, support staff, parents and external professionals to ensure high-quality provision for pupils with additional needs. You will contribute to the wider life of the school, collaborate on curriculum development, and promote high standards of behaviour and achievement within an inclusive learning environment. A strong commitment to inclusion, safeguarding, and ensuring the wellbeing, safety and progress of every child is essential, alongside excellent communication skills, high expectations, and a commitment to ongoing professional development.

You will hold QTS and have recent experience teaching in a primary setting, including supporting pupils with SEND. In return, we offer a welcoming and inclusive environment, a strong culture of collaboration, ongoing support for career progression, and the opportunity to be part of the wider Eastern Education Group.

 

We offer a wide range of staff benefits including:

• Membership into Local Government Pension Scheme
• Family friendly policies and flexible working
• Access to our Employee Assistance Programme
• Employee wellbeing initiatives
• Free parking 
• Company events 
• Access to various memberships and discount schemes
• Learning and development opportunities, including staff development days
• Funded subject course development for your role 
• Range of staff communities, including EDI and neurodiverse communities 
• Career progression opportunities 

 

Eastern Education Group is a dynamic and forward-thinking education provider committed to delivering high-quality learning experiences across multiple institutions. Our group encompasses a diverse range of educational settings, including schools, further education colleges, and specialist learning provisions, ensuring that learners of all ages and backgrounds receive the support and opportunities they need to succeed.

At the heart of our mission is a dedication to excellence, inclusivity, and innovation in education. We strive to create an environment where students can thrive academically, socially, and professionally. Through strong partnerships with local communities, businesses, and industry leaders, we ensure our curriculum remains relevant, equipping students with the skills and knowledge required for future careers.

Our group also prioritises supporting students with additional learning needs, offering specialist provisions for those with SEND (Special Educational Needs and Disabilities), SEMH (Social, Emotional, and Mental Health needs), and vocational training to empower every learner. We take a holistic approach to education, combining academic excellence with pastoral care, safeguarding, and wellbeing initiatives to foster a safe and supportive learning environment.

As a collective, Eastern Education Group is committed to continuous improvement, innovation, and maintaining high standards across all our institutions. We work closely with regulatory bodies, including Ofsted, to ensure compliance and the highest quality of teaching, learning, and student support. Our leadership team, educators, and support staff are dedicated to shaping the future of education, driving positive change, and enabling learners to realise their full potential.

As a Group, our Character Strengths and Mission Statement underpin our expectations of all our students and employees.  Please familiarise yourself with these and incorporate them into your personal statement; this will be of benefit if you are invited to attend for an interview. 

This is an opportunity to join a hugely supportive organisation where we value, support and facilitate your professional development, as well as offering many other benefits including an attractive pension scheme, staff wellbeing initiatives and employee assistance.

 

For more information 

Please read the Job Description (Word).

For further information please contact our recruitment team by emailing recruitment@easterneducationgroup.ac.uk.

 

How to apply

Please complete your application by visiting the Eastern Education Group recruitment website. 

If you have not heard from a member of the HR Team within 14 working days of the closing date, please presume your application has not been successful on this occasion. 

 

Closing date: 1pm, 2 October 2026

Interview date: 13 October 2026 

 

We reserve the right to appoint prior to listed closing date, early applications are encouraged. We are an equal opportunities employer and welcome applications from all suitably qualified persons regardless of their race, sex, gender, gender reassignment, disability, religion/belief, sexual orientation or age in accordance with the requirements of the Equality Act 2010.

The Group is committed to safeguarding children and safer recruitment practices and will undertake all the required pre-employment checks on the successful candidate including an enhanced DBS Disclosure.

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