SPECIALIST SEND TEACHER FOR EYFS

Location

BURNLEY HEASANDFORD PRIMARY SCHOOL
Williams Road , Burnley , Lancashire , BB10 3DA
Tel: 01282 422009
School website: www.heasandford.co.uk/
Roll: 636

Information

The Head Teacher, children and governors of Heasandford Primary School are looking to appoint an outstanding and dedicated SEND Specialist Teacher to join our highly-skilled EYFS team.

This is a fantastic opportunity for a creative and passionate teacher to take the next step in their career at our large and thriving school. Heasandford is a wonderful place to work with friendly, hardworking children and a supportive staff team. We are a popular and inclusive school, located close to the centre of Burnley and serving a diverse community. At Heasandford, all staff work tirelessly to ensure we always provide the best for our children and their families, putting the children at the heart of everything we do. 

The successful candidate will be:

enthusiastic and passionate about children, their education and welfare; putting them first in everything they do.

motivated by challenge and an inspirational teacher for children with complex additional needs.

a reflective learner.

an excellent and creative classroom practitioner who has high expectations of all children.

able to foster excellent working relationships with pupils, parents and the community.

able to share their SEND expertise with staff to support their practice.

In return we can offer:

children who are full of enthusiasm.

a dedicated staff team who are committed to supporting each other.

a curriculum with an emphasis on developing enquiring minds.

opportunities for continuous professional development and career progression.

well-equipped and resourced classrooms.

an opportunity to make a difference and be part of our fantastic team.


Heasandford Primary School is an Equal Opportunities Employer welcoming applications from all sections of the community. In addition, the post you are applying for is covered by the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (as amended in 2013). If successful, you will be required to apply to the Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) for a 'disclosure'. Information provided by you or the Disclosure and Barring Service will be dealt with in a confidential manner in accordance with the DBS's Code of Practice. You may view the Code of Practice on the DBS website at www.gov.uk/dbs or alternatively a copy is available on request. Lancashire County Council has a Handling of DBS Certificate Information Policy; this is available from the recruiting manager to applicants who are asked to complete a DBS application.

Lancashire County Council has a Policy Statement on the Recruitment of Ex-offenders - this is available to all applicants upon request.

Please also note that in line with Keeping Children Safe in Education 2024, an online search will be carried out as part of our due diligence on short-listed candidates.



More Information can be found at http://www.heasandford.co.uk/

Essential Qualifications

- Qualified Teacher Status

Desirable Qualifications

- Specialist SEND qualification

Essential Experience

- Experience working with Early Years children with complex SEND

Desirable Experience

- Experience working with children with complex social communication needs

- Experience working with children in different age groups across the primary sector

Proposed Interview Date:

03/12/2024 

For an informal discussion please contact:

Potential candidates are welcome to visit the school, however they are asked to contact the school office prior to any visit to arrange a suitable date and time.

Application forms and further details are available from/returnable to

Application Forms to be return to Kerry Gibson (Office Manager)
bursar@heasandford.lancs.sch.uk
Heasandford Primary School
Williams Road
BB10 3DA
. Kerry Gibson (Office Manager)
bursar@heasandford.lancs.sch.uk
Heasandford Primary School
Williams Road
BB10 3DA

We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.