SOMERFORD PRIMARY SCHOOL CLASS TEACHER POST FULL TIME/ PERMANENT GRADE: MPS/UPS (dependent upon experience) plus SEN Allowance. REQUIRED FOR SEPTEMBER 2026 Resourced Provision Teacher (2 posts) Are you passionate about making a difference for pupils with specialist needs? Do you want to help shape a brand-new provision at a friendly, ambitious primary school? If so, we would love to hear from you! Somerford Primary School (Christchurch, BH23) is excited to be opening a resourced provision for children with an Autistic profile and associated Social Communication needs. This is an opportunity to help implement and develop our inclusive vision to further support children within our community. In order to do so, we are seeking two enthusiastic, experienced and skilled teachers to join our team. The role: Teach and lead a class of up to 8 pupils, supported by up to two teaching assistants per class Deliver a creative, adaptive curriculum and therapeutic strategies to support pupils’ learning and wellbeing Link with class teachers in the main school to help children attending the provision access their link mainstream class up to 50% of the time Assess and monitor pupil progress, designing individualised learning plans Work closely with the SENCo, therapists, and external professionals to ensure the best outcomes for every child Mentor and line-manage TAs, supporting their ongoing development Play a key part in shaping the new provision, including its routines, resources, and systems Engage with parents and carers to build strong, supportive relationships What we offer: The chance to be part of an exciting new project and influence its development A brand-new facility with state-of-the-art equipment and resources Supportive, visible leadership team and a welcoming school community Excellent CPD opportunities and a strong focus on staff wellbeing Competitive benefits, including: Local Government Pension Scheme Occupational sick pay Comprehensive induction and mentoring programme Staff wellbeing initiatives and access to external support services We are looking for candidates who: Are passionate about inclusive education and SEND Have experience of working with pupils with complex needs Have excellent behaviour management and communication skills Are keen to develop professionally and contribute to whole-school improvement Have the drive and vision to help establish a brand-new provision Further Information To apply: Applications are made through the Dorset For You website. Please visit our school website for further information about our school. Visits to the school are warmly encouraged and can be made by contacting the school office between 9am and 3pm. Closing date: 4 th May 2026 Interview date: Friday 15 th May 2026 Somerford Primary School (Christchurch, BH23) is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. All appointments will be subject to satisfactory completion of safeguarding checks, including enhanced DBS clearance and reference checks. S omerford School values the diversity of our workforce and welcomes applications from all sectors of the community. Somerford Primary School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people; this is a commitment which we expect all staff and volunteers to share. The successful candidate will be required to have a Disclosure and Barring Service check in line with the Governments safer recruitment guidelines. This role is UK based and your Right to Work will need to be established as part of the appointment process As part of safer recruitment process an online search will be carried for all shortlisted applicants, the search is purely based on whether the candidate is suitable to work with children. All aspects of social media and internet searches will be conducted. About Us Not Specified