SEND TEACHER – PERMANENT (RIDGEWAY PRIMARY ACADEMY)

MPS/UPS + SEND Allowance

Required for September 2026.

We are delighted to be offering an exciting opportunity to join Ridgeway Primary Academy’s amazing SEND Team as the teacher leading our SEND Unit. You will have the privilege and responsibility of bringing our curriculum to life for our fantastic children, helping them to be ready for lives filled with success. 

Ridgeway is a popular, inclusive 2-form entry primary school with 460 on roll at the heart of a vibrant and supportive community. Our school motto is, ‘Proud, Unique, Ambitious’: we recognise the different strengths of our children and we help them to unlock their potential – and children and staff alike are proud of that achievement. 

We have developed an Enhanced SEND Provision over recent years and this will, in September, become a SEND Unit. We are seeking to appoint a highly motivated, enthusiastic and energetic teacher to work closely with our SENDCo to lead this provision. Applicants will have a proven track record of successful teaching and learning in a primary setting and this post is not suitable for ECTs. 

In addition, the successful candidate will:

• Have drive, passion, determination and boundless energy;

• Have high expectations of themselves, all children and the school community as a whole;

• Be committed to supporting children with additional needs;

• Have a secure understanding of curriculum and how to engage children in learning to secure good progress;

• Be a teacher who never gives up on children;

• Actively contribute to the development of community relationships;

• Work effectively with parents and families;

• Be open to new ways of working.

We can offer:

• An amazing staff team to work with;

• A supportive and dynamic leadership team;

• Commitment to your continued professional development;

• Wonderful, friendly, enthusiastic and well-behaved children.;

• Supportive and committed governors and trust colleagues.

The deadline for applications is 9am on Wednesday 29 April 2026.

Please return completed applications to recruitment@tynecoast.academy

Ridgeway Primary Academy and Tyne Coast Academy Trust are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people.  We expect all staff to share this commitment and to undergo appropriate checks including an enhanced DBS with barred list check.  

In accordance with Keeping Children Safe in Education 2025, an online search will be completed on all shortlisted applicants prior to interview.  Any relevant information will be discussed further with the applicant during the interview process.

We are proud to be a Disability Confident employer and guarantee an interview to anyone who discloses a disability where their application meets the minimum criteria for the post.

Application packs and further information can be found on the Tyne Coast Academy Trust website https://www.tynecoast.academy/join-our-mat/recruitment

Please have a look at our website at www.rpa.tynecoast.academy to get an idea of who we are. Visits to school on Wednesday 22nd April are warmly welcomed and encouraged to really appreciate this opportunity. Please contact the school office to arrange an appointment on (0191) 455 2865.