Inclusion Class Teacher

Education & Qualifications

• Qualified Teacher Status
• Degree or equivalent
• SEN / Inclusion training or qualification

Professional Development

• Evidence of ongoing and appropriate professional development
• Commitment to continuous professional learning and reflective practice
• Up-to-date safeguarding training and knowledge of safeguarding legislation
• Evidence of continuing professional development relevant to leadership

Experience

• Effective teaching experience within a primary setting
• Experience working with pupils unable to access mainstream education
• Experience supporting pupils with SEND or complex needs
• Experience of working in an inclusion, nurture, alternative or bespoke provision, either within or alongside a mainstream school
• Experience of supporting pupils who are emotionally disengaged, school‑refusing or struggling with anxiety related to learning
• Experience of supporting pupils through transition, reintegration or graduated return to mainstream learning
• Experience of planning for and delivering learning to pupils with SEND through personalised and adapted curriculum pathways

Knowledge & Experience of teaching

• Proven excellence in classroom practice within the primary phase
• Secure understanding of the National Curriculum / EYFS
• Secure understanding of assessment, moderation and the use of data to inform teaching and intervention
• Ability to adapt teaching to meet diverse needs
• Ability to manage behaviour positively and relationally
• Commitment to evidence-informed approaches to teaching and learning
• A commitment to addressing equality and diversity positively, sensitively and appropriately.

Inclusion and Pupil Support

• Commitment to inclusive practice and meeting the needs of all pupils
• Experience of working with pupils with additional needs
• Ability to work effectively with parents, carers and external agencies
• Strong understanding of safeguarding responsibilities and pastoral care