SEND teacher for Inclusion Intervention Space (IIS)

Aldrington CE Primary School is looking for a highly motivated, enthusiastic and talented part-time SEND teacher from January 2027 to become class teacher for our new Inclusion Intervention Space (IIS). The successful candidate will be a flexible and creative classroom practitioner with experience of both the Early Years Foundation Stage Framework and National Curriculum for children aged 5-11.

In this role, you will be responsible for planning and delivering high-quality inclusive education that enables pupils with SEND to achieve their full potential, in a culture of high expectations and care, where each individual is valued.

This is an exciting opportunity for a teacher with a passion for meeting the needs of children with significant learning and communication needs.

Part-time: 0.5 FTE. One full day and three mornings – details below.

Paid weeks per year: 52 (inclusive of holiday entitlement)

Fixed term: The post is a new one and initially fixed-term dependent upon confirmation of external funding.

Start date: 1 January 2027

About the Role

The role is 0.5 FTE Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday mornings and one afternoon, either Tuesday or Thursday. (This pattern is to enable planning, preparation and assessment time, liaison with base classes and teachers and continuing professional development and team building via staff meetings)

We are looking for someone who

• Can inspire learning through a creative, enriched, and adaptive curriculum within an outstanding environment;
• Demonstrates excellent, effective professional practice with strong behaviour management skills and high expectations for all children;
• Builds excellent relationships with pupils, parents/carers, colleagues, and external agencies;
• Works collaboratively with the SENCo, class teachers and teaching assistants to plan and deliver learning within the Inclusion Intervention Space;
• Effectively delivers a bespoke curriculum for pupils with delayed learning and communication needs.
• Is committed to raising standards and contributing to whole-school improvement;
• Is sympathetic to and supportive of our Christian ethos, sharing our core values of love, integrity, responsibility, achievement, community and respect.

We offer a supportive and happy environment, with a strong Christian ethos, where children enjoy being at school and are known and cared for as individuals and where dedicated staff embrace opportunities to develop professionally and work together to make a difference, ensuring that all children reach their potential and develop a love for learning. “Staff feel well-supported by leaders and describe the school as ‘a family who look after each other’. Morale is high. Staff are proud to work at the school.” Ofsted Jan 2026

How to apply

All applications should be downloaded from the Brighton and Hove website at: www.jobs.brighton-hove.gov.uk and returned directly to the school – admin@aldrington.brighton-hove.sch.uk Tel: 01273 542656

Please telephone if you would like to visit the school, otherwise we encourage you to look at our website https://www.aldrington.org/ to find out more about our school.

Visits to school: Monday or Wednesday week of 2 November or by appointment

Closing date: Thursday 12th November 2026

Interview date: Monday 16th November 2026

Telephone: (01273) 542656

Website: www.aldrington.org

Additional Information

Please note that this post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974, and is subject to a Disclosure & Barring Service (DBS) Check.

Company Information

Brighton & Hove Schools - Taking Action for Equality

Aldrington is committed to the safeguarding and welfare of all children. All appointments will be subject to an advanced DBS check.

This school is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff to share this commitment.

Brighton & Hove Schools do not accept CV or resume.