NS - Specialist Teacher - Communication & Interaction Needs (KS2)
Lingwood Primary Academy
Specialist Teacher – Communication & Interaction Needs (KS2)
Start: April 2026
Salary: MPR/UPR plus SEN allowance £5,497 per annum
Contract: Full-time, Permanent
Are you passionate about making a real difference in the lives of children with communication and interaction needs? Lingwood Primary School is excited to announce the opening of a brand-new 12-place Specialist Unit for Key Stage 2 pupils. We are looking for an exceptional teacher to lead this innovative provision.
About the Role
This is a unique opportunity to shape and develop a nurturing, inclusive environment for children who require specialist support with communication and interaction. You will work with a small group of pupils, delivering tailored learning experiences that unlock potential and build confidence.
What We’re Looking For
You will be creative, resilient, and committed to delivering personalised learning that meets the unique needs of every child. Collaboration is key – you will work closely with families, therapists, and colleagues to ensure each pupil thrives and achieves their full potential.
Our Ethos
Lingwood Primary School is part of a family of schools that share the same inclusive philosophy: every child is a valued member of the school community. We believe every child has the right to achieve their full potential, and every family deserves strong support to enable the home–school partnership to flourish. We have high aspirations for children with SEND and provide a bespoke curriculum tailored to individual needs.
Why Join Us?
If you are looking for an exciting new challenge and want to further your development within a forward-thinking Multi-Academy Trust, this is the perfect opportunity. We offer:
- Excellent career development opportunities across our trust network, including trust-wide projects
- A two-week October half-term
- Access to high-quality training
- Support from an experienced and nurturing school improvement team
- On-hand expertise from our dedicated education and operations teams
- Evidence-informed research opportunities via our Research School
- Wellbeing packages and an employee assistance programme
If you think you have what it takes to succeed in this role – even if you don’t meet every requirement – please apply. We may be able to support you in areas for development or offer alternative roles that are a good fit. We would love the opportunity to consider your application.
About Unity Schools Partnership
At Unity Schools Partnership, our objective is to smash through barriers and make remarkable change happen. We pride ourselves on being an educational organisation that puts children first, going the extra mile for the vulnerable and disadvantaged. Every one of us has an impact on unlocking our pupils’ potential. We value collaboration, wellbeing, diversity, equality, and work–life balance.
Our trust comprises 40 schools (9 secondary, 26 primary, and 5 special schools) across Suffolk, Essex, Cambridgeshire, and Romford in East London. We foster a supportive and collaborative relationship across our family of schools, sharing values and facing challenges together. This interdependence allows each school to flourish and grow, providing stimulating, nurturing environments where pupils and staff thrive.
To arrange a visit or conversation with Georgina Ellis, Executive Director of SEND, please email gellis@unitysp.co.uk
Closing Date: 13 February 2026, 09:00am
Please note: we may hold interviews as and when applications are received and we reserve the right to offer to a candidate prior to the closing date. We only accept applications submitted online via our careers website and which are completed before the closing deadline. With this in mind, we encourage you to apply as soon as possible and advise you check the job information as per the listing on our careers site.
In line with safer recruitment, we are unable to accept CVs. Failure to complete an application form satisfactorily may result in not being shortlisted for the post.
Unity Schools Partnership is committed to safeguarding, safer recruitment and promoting the welfare of pupils. Our comprehensive recruitment and selection processes aim to discourage and screen out unsuitable applicants. Successful candidates are subject to rigorous pre-employment checks. We are equally committed to eliminating discrimination and encouraging diversity. We aim for our workforce to be representative of society and that each employee feels respected and able to give their best. We are committed to providing equality and fairness in our recruitment and employment practices and not to discriminate on any grounds. We oppose all forms of unlawful and unfair discrimination.
Closing Date
2026-02-13