Shape Something Extraordinary at Lewis Street Primary!

Are you ready to make a real impact? Lewis Street Primary is launching an exciting new Internal Alternative Provision (IAP), and we’re looking for a passionate, skilled SEND Teacher to help bring it to life. You’ll work with a small group of 812 learners with EHCPs or SEN Support needs, creating a nurturing, highly adapted environment where every child can thrive. There will be flexibility in timetabling where pupils will be attending the IAP for a range of subjects and also accessing mainstream learning all will benefit from your expertise, creativity and care.

If you’re an experienced teacher who loves working in smaller, bespoke settings where scaffolding, environment and relationships matter, this is your moment. Our school values Challenge, Self-belief, Excellence and Respect sit at the heart of everything we do, and we’re seeking someone who embodies them.

With national SEND reform on the horizon, this role offers the chance to be ahead of the curve and help shape a provision that truly meets children’s needs. If you believe behaviour is communication, understand the impact of attachment, ACEs and environment, and are committed to developing the whole child, we’d love to hear from you.

The successful candidate will:

  • Have experience of planning and teaching in Key Stage 1 and/or Key Stage 2
  • Promote and model the school vision and understand how importaant relataionships, honesty and trust are with chidlren
  • Develop high quality professional relationships with colleagues, parents, carers and external services.
  • Contribute to the development of an inspiring culture for learning,
  • Assess pupils accurately; track progress and deliver interventions to help close gaps and create individual progression.
  • Understand the importance and impact of teamwork and collaboration. Work in collaboration with professionals and school staff to work towards individual and group targets.
  • Write and review ILPs that track progress and submit evidence towards EHCP Reviews.
  • Have the ability to self-evaluate learning needs and actively seek learning opportunities
  • Have a good understanding of effective SEND provision, including adaptation and how to promote independence alongside challenge and building confidence.
  • Be an enthusiastic and confident teacher, able to develop a can-do attitude in all aspects of the development of SEND provision
  • Be a great communicator with staff, children and families.
  • Be prepared to make a significant contribution to our school

We will offer you:

  • A commitment to your professional development
  • A positive, caring and supportive school ethos
  • A safe, happy, well-resourced learning environment
  • A school with high aspirations
  • Enthusiastic and friendly children

If you have any questions, please contact Claire Kinch claire.kinch@lewisstreetprimary.uk.

Lewis Street Primary is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. This position is subject to an enhanced DBS Disclosure. An online search may be conducted for shortlisted candidates as part of due diligence checks in the recruitment process.


  • Closing Date: Monday 7th September 2026
  • Shortlisting: Thursday 10th September 2026
  • Lesson Observation: Week beginning 14th September 2026
  • Interview dates: Week beginning 21st September 2026


We thank you for your interest. If you have not been contacted by Wednesday 16th September 2026 then unfortunately you have been unsuccessful on this occasion.

Lewis Street is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. This position is subject to an enhanced DBS Disclosure. An online search may be conducted for shortlisted candidates as part of due diligence checks in the recruitment process.

If you have lived or worked abroad for 3 months or more in the last 5 years or 12 months or more (whether continuously or in total) in the last 10 years whilst aged 18 or over, please refer to the link below for details for how to obtain your Certificates of Good Character https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/criminal-records-checks-for-overseas-applicants

What we need from you if you are invited to interview:

  • Passport/ID - You will be required to provide documentary proof of your right to work in the UK

  • Qualifications/registrations if applicable for the role

Please note that Salford City Council is currently unable to provide visa sponsorship for any role, as no Certificates of Sponsorship are available. Applicants must have the right to work in the UK without sponsorship.

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Location

Lewis Street, Eccles, Salford, M30 0PU, United Kingdom

Job ID

3485