Job Description

Job Title: SEND Teacher - Resource Provision (ARP)
Location: Hillingdon, West London
Start Date: January 2026
Contract Type: Full-Time, Long-Term
Salary: MPS/UPS + SEN Allowance (PAYE)

Tradewind Recruitment are working closely with a well-established Primary School in Hillingdon to recruit an experienced SEND Teacher for their Specialist Resource Provision (ARP), starting January 2026.

This role is ideally suited to a teacher who has previous experience working within an ARP or specialist SEND provision and is confident taking a lead role within a highly structured, small-group environment. The provision supports pupils with complex needs through intensive, personalised teaching and a high staff-to-pupil ratio.

The unit consists of three small classes, each supporting up to three pupils, with the support of a strong team of five Teaching Assistants. As the class teacher, you will be responsible for leading learning within the provision, setting high expectations, and ensuring consistency in practice across the team.

The Role:
You will be expected to:

  • Lead teaching and learning within a specialist ARP setting

  • Plan and deliver highly differentiated lessons tailored to individual EHCP outcomes

  • Confidently manage and direct a team of Teaching Assistants

  • Create a structured, calm and predictable learning environment

  • Support pupils' academic, social and emotional development

  • Work closely with the SENCO and external professionals to implement support strategies

  • Use adaptive and trauma-informed approaches to meet complex needs

The Ideal Candidate Will Have:

  • Qualified Teacher Status (QTS or QTLS)

  • Proven experience teaching in an ARP, SEND school or specialist provision

  • Confidence leading a class team and overseeing day-to-day provision

  • Strong understanding of SEND frameworks, EHCPs and personalised learning

  • A calm, consistent and nurturing approach to behaviour and learning

  • Excellent communication and leadership skills

Why Work with Tradewind Recruitment?

  • PAYE only - no umbrella companies

  • Free access to over 2,500 CPD courses via The National College

  • Ongoing support from a dedicated, safeguarding-trained SEND consultant

  • Access to long-term and permanent SEND leadership opportunities across West London

This is a fantastic opportunity for a skilled SEND practitioner who thrives in a specialist environment and is confident leading provision that makes a genuine difference to pupils' lives.

Apply today to discuss this role in confidence.

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