Primary Teacher
(Epinay School)
MPS/UPS + SEN1
Required Spring Term 2027 (or sooner if possible)
School Moto & Ethos
Ready to Listen, Ready to Learn Together
All our young people to become Happy, Independent Learners who are Prepared for Adulthood
Epinay Business & Enterprise School is an outstanding special school that provides 255 places to pupils from KS1 to KS5. Our pupils have significant learning difficulties and/or diagnosed learning disabilities who are working significantly below age related expectations. Many experience barriers in cognition, processing, literacy, numeracy and communication which require highly specialised teaching approaches.
All pupils have Education, Health and Care Plans (EHCPs) and benefit from personalised learning programmes, specialist teaching approaches and a holistic, multi-disciplinary model to education. In addition to their learning needs, pupils may have some social communication differences, speech and language needs, sensory processing differences and a diagnosis of Autism. Some pupils may also present with social vulnerability and require targeted support to develop independence and resilience.
We are committed to providing a structured, nurturing and aspirational environment where every pupil is valued and enabled to achieve their full potential.
At our state-of-the-art school, we create a safe and inclusive centre of excellence. We are committed to providing a stimulating environment where learners are supported to achieve challenging and aspirational outcomes in order to develop as happy, confident and independent learners who are prepared for adulthood.
We are looking to appoint an inspirational primary teacher to join our outstanding team.
As a Teacher within the primary phase, you will lead a class, supported by a dedicated team of Teaching Assistants. You will deliver our tailored schemes of work to create a nurturing, highly structured and sensory friendly classroom environment.
Key responsibilities:
- Deliver a curriculum that prioritises communication, independence and lifeskills alongside academic milestone development.
- Implement, review and track academic progress and individual EHCPs outcomes.
- Utilise a range of communication and behaviour strategies to ensure learning is accessible for all.
- Lead, deploy and manage your classroom support staff effectively to create a cohesive team.
- Work closely with internal and external agencies and therapists.
- Maintain close, supportive communication with parents and carers.
We are looking for a dedicated practitioner who has Qualified Teacher Status (QTS), has a genuine passion for working with children with complex special educational needs and disabilities and a strong understanding of sensory differences and causes of dysregulation. You will have the resilience, creativity and patience required to support a complex cohort of pupils.
The school is committed to investing in our staff and developing expertise in specialist SEND practice. We offer high quality CPD opportunities on a regular basis and opportunities to work alongside and learn from therapists and other multi-disciplinary professionals. You will have access to accredited training where appropriate and regular instructional coaching and processional dialogue. There are also opportunities to contribute to whole school improvement.
Epinay School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of pupils. The successful applicant will be subject to an enhanced DBS check and satisfactory references.
Applicants will be expected to show they have researched the school, its designation, cohort groups, specialist provision groups and curriculum offer. Visits to the school are recommended and can be arranged through Sandra Stephenson, Head’s PA, on (0191) 4898949 or email
[email protected]
Epinay School and South Tyneside Council is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults. We expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment, and an Enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) disclosure will be sought along with other relevant pre-employment checks.
In line with the guidance in Keeping Children Safe in Education, schools may carry out an online search as part of their due diligence on shortlisted candidates.
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Closing date: Noon, Monday 6 July 2026.
Please note, previous applicants need not apply 