Inclusion Base Teacher - Full-time

Pilgrims' Way Primary School , Canterbury

• Ref:KCC886-2098-319T
• Posted:23/05/2026
• Pay:MPS
• Start Date:Immediate or 1.9.26
• App Close Date:12/06/2026 at 09:00
• Interviews:16th June - morning

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Inclusion Base Teacher - The Meadow (EYFS/KS1 base)

Full time (flexible working considered)

MPS

1year contract intially 

Start date - immediate or 1.9.26

The Meadow is our dedicated Inclusion Base for pupils with complex Communication and Interaction (C&I) and Cognition and Learning (C&L) needs. We are seeking a talented, compassionate and highly skilled teacher to join our committed inclusion team and help us deliver on this vision.

About The Role

This is an exciting opportunity for a teacher who is passionate about inclusive education and driven by the belief that all children can make meaningful progress. Working within The Meadow, you will:

• Deliver high-quality, carefully adapted teaching for pupils with complex C&I and C&L SEN needs, maintaining high expectations for every child
• Build strong, consistent and nurturing relationships that support pupils’ emotional wellbeing, self-regulation and sense of identity
• Use evidence-informed strategies and specialist knowledge to remove barriers to learning and enable pupils to access the curriculum with confidence and dignity
• Collaborate closely with Teaching Assistants, the SENCO and external professionals to ensure every pupil’s plan is ambitious and precisely matched to their individual needs
• Contribute to effective assessment, graduated responses and regular review cycles that rigorously evaluate the impact of provision
• Support pupils to develop communication skills, independence and readiness for their next stage of education
• Work in genuine partnership with families, keeping them informed and engaged in their child’s learning journey
• Integrate inclusion base provision into whole-school life, enabling pupils to participate positively alongside their peers

Who We Are Looking For

We are looking for someone who shares our deep conviction that inclusion is not a compromise – it is a commitment to excellence for every learner - see person spec for more information

 What We Offer

• A genuinely inclusive school community where you will be part of something meaningful every day
• A supportive, experienced and collaborative inclusion team with strong leadership
• Ongoing professional development and access to specialist training in SEN
• Strong partnerships with external professionals to support your practice
• A school where staff are valued, respected and developed
• The opportunity to make a profound and lasting difference to the lives of children and families

How to Apply

We warmly welcome visits to The Meadow and to Pilgrims’ Way Primary School. We encourage all prospective applicants to come and see our inclusion provision in action before applying.

To arrange a visit or for an informal conversation about the role, please contact Anita Jolles via office@pilgrims-way.kent.sch.uk

Pilgrims’ Way Primary School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. This post is subject to an enhanced DBS check, satisfactory references and all other pre-employment checks in line with Keeping Children Safe in Education (KCSiE).

This school is committed to equality and diversity in employment and welcomes applications from all sections of the community.

Information about the school

Our school has been part of the Veritas Multi Academy Trust since May 2018.

At Pilgrims’ Way Primary School, we strive to create a nurturing and inclusive community where every child feels they Belong, is encouraged to Believe in themselves and others, and is inspired to Achieve their full potential. Through high expectations, compassion and a love of learning, we empower our children to grow with confidence, curiosity and resilience preparing them to thrive both now and in the future. Belong, Believe and Achieve are not separate ideas; they are deeply connected and together create the foundations for children to thrive academically, socially and emotionally.

Belong Believe Achieve That is the Pilgrims' Way

Job Contact Information

• Name:Anita Jolles
• Address:Pilgrims' Way, Canterbury, Kent, CT1 1XU
• Telephone: (01227) 760084
• Email: office@pilgrims-way.kent.sch.uk

Documents

Below are documents that have been added to this vacancy.

• Job description and Person Spec