Classroom Teacher/SENDCo M1-M6 TLR2a (£32, 916 - £45,352)(£3,527) Temporary until 31/08/2027 Part Time - Whole Time. 0.7 fte (five mornings and two afternoons) Required to start 01/09/2026 pending DBS clearance. The Governors wish to appoint an enthusiastic, talented and highly motivated Classroom Teacher to join our friendly, hardworking team and lead SEND across the School. The candidate should have the passion to work with and nurture our children, the vision and drive to make a significant impact in our School and be committed to making a difference to the lives of all of our children. The role will involve teaching a small group of Year 5 pupils with SEND needs in the morning with two afternoons release time for the SENDCo element. The successful candidate will: - Support and promote our ethos and values - Be an excellent practitioner with high expectations and a commitment to raising standards - Inspire, challenge and motivate children within a creative curriculum - Have been awarded the National Award for SEN Coordination or be committed to work towards achieving this - Have experience of working with children with a range of different needs and abilities, including SEND and Pupil Premium - Have the ability to lead staff and provide professional guidance in developing their knowledge and expertise in working with SEN children to secure high quality teaching and learning - Work effectively with the Headteacher, SLT, and Governors to achieve excellence, ensuring that all statutory requirements are met to bring about high standards for all pupils - Have a proven track record of outstanding teaching and effective management skills along with highly developed and sensitive interpersonal and communication skills - Be actively involved in all aspects of School life, working in partnership with parents, carers and other professionals - Be efficient, flexible, well-organised and an excellent team player We can offer: - A welcoming School - A positive environment for learning throughout the School, where pupils enjoy and achieve - Enthusiastic, considerate and well behaved children who love to learn - An ambitious curriculum - A dedicated and enthusiastic staff team - Supportive parents, and Governors - Opportunities for Continued Professional Development This post is not open to job share. We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and, if successful, you will need to apply for an enhanced DBS disclosure. As a disability confident employer, we are committed to employing disabled people and people with health conditions making reasonable adjustments to support disabled applicants when required. Closing date for applications is 18th May 2026 12.00 noon Interview date: 21st May 2026 Kirk Merrington Primary School South View, Kirk Merrington, Spennymoor, Co Durham DL16 7JB Tel: 01388 816230 Email: kirkmerrington@durhamlearning.net VPRS/161