ECT SEN Teacher, Grays

Job Title

ECT Teacher

Location

Treetops Learning Community

Pay

Teachers Main Scale Point 1

Position Details

Position Start Date: 01/09/2026
Contract Type: Full-time
Contract Term: Permanent
Application Close: 12/06/2026 Midnight
Interviews: June 2026

Role Overview

We are looking for a passionate and committed ECT Teacher to join our dedicated team. This is an excellent opportunity for a newly qualified teacher to develop their career within a nurturing setting, encouraging every child to achieve their full potential.

The Trust provides a setting for learners with complex needs from moderate to severe learning difficulties, including speech and communication difficulties, autism and global developmental delay. The school has been judged Good in its first Ofsted inspection in March 2024.

Key Responsibilities

• Plan and deliver meaningful, creative and engaging lessons adapted to the diverse needs of SEND learners.
• Create a supportive and inclusive classroom environment that fosters learner engagement and participation.
• Utilise a variety of teaching methods and resources to meet the needs of all learners within lessons, understanding that one size does not fit all.
• Plan lessons that promote active learning, where skills and knowledge are gained and applied to real-life contexts in line with the curriculum.
• Develop, implement and review EHCPs in collaboration with parents, carers, and other professionals.
• Monitor and assess learner progress against EHCP targets, making adjustments as necessary.
• Ensure EHCPs are up-to-date and reflect the current needs and aspirations of each learner.
• Incorporate provisions stated in the EHCP into practice.
• Work closely with the pathway leader to develop and review EHCPs for learners, ensuring that outcomes are SMART.
• Ensure that all assessment information is completed to track learner progress and identify areas for improvement, including behaviour information, EHCP outcomes, Evidence for Learning, Phonics, and Flight Paths.
• Use assessment information to plan interventions to improve outcomes for learners, including monitoring and oversight of evidence capturing.
• Provide constructive feedback to learners and parents/carers.
• Lead and manage a team of teaching assistants and support staff.
• Provide guidance, training and support to staff to ensure effective delivery of SEND provision.
• Foster a collaborative and positive working environment.
• Conduct appraisals for relevant staff.
• Contribute to the development and adaptation of the school curriculum to meet the needs of SEND learners linked to pathways.
• Ensure the curriculum is accessible, relevant and engaging for all learners, including planning educational visits.
• Collaborate with colleagues to share best practices and resources.
• Attend all CPD and apply approaches within the curriculum.
• Adjust learning activities and materials to cater to individual learner needs.
• Use assistive technology and resources to support learning.
• Continuously evaluate and adapt teaching methods to improve outcomes for SEND learners.
• Collaborate with parents, carers and external agencies to support learner development.
• Attend and contribute to multi-agency meetings and reviews.
• Communicate effectively with all stakeholders to ensure a cohesive approach to SEND provision.

Qualifications and Experience

• Qualified Teacher Status (QTS).
• Strong communication and organisational skills.
• No prior SEND experience required; willingness to learn is essential.

Personal Attributes

• Empathy and patience.
• Commitment to inclusive education.
• Ability to work collaboratively and lead a team.
• Fun and creative.

We Offer

• A comprehensive ECT induction programme with mentor support.
• Ongoing CPD and SEN-specific training.
• A welcoming and experienced staff team.
• Small class sizes and strong support staff presence.

Additional Information

This role is for a teacher of SEND and may require working across pathways and age ranges.

Application Information

Closing date for applications: Friday 12 June 2026
Interviews: June 2026

All posts are subject to an enhanced DBS check, a medical check, satisfactory references and the successful completion of a 6 month probationary period. All appointments are subject to safer recruitment requirements to ensure the safeguarding of children and young people.

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