Herringham Primary Academy: Bespoke Provision Lead

Bespoke Provision Lead

Salary: GLC P16 £28,324 - P20 £31,187 [Actual Pro Rata Salary £24,293 - £26,748.85]

Contract; Permanent

Working Pattern: 37 hours per week, Term Time only

Closing Date: 6th November 2026 at Midday

The Gateway Learning Community [GLC] which is a partnership of one secondary academy and four primary academies located within Tilbury and Chadwell St Mary in the borough of Thurrock, to the east of London. We are a vibrant, innovative and highly successful organisation: the place of choice to work and learn. Across the 5 academies of the GLC, we celebrate differences and pledge that everyone enjoys an equality of opportunity and is not discriminated against in any way.

Herringham Primary Academy is seeking an ambitious, compassionate, and skilled Bespoke Provision Lead to direct and elevate our dedicated space for SEND pupils with complex barriers to learning.

Key Responsibilities

1. Curriculum & Delivery: Lead the daily organisation and delivery of an adapted, early-years-grounded curriculum designed for complex SEND learners, focusing on small-step achievements and high engagement.
2. Total Communication: Drive a robust Total Communication Environment utilizing AAC, core word boards, PECS, Makaton, and object exchange to remove learning barriers.
3. Team Leadership: Deploy, mentor, and inspire Learning Support Assistants, modelling best practice in teaching strategies, positive behaviour management, and dynamic staff deployment.
4. Regulation & Well-being: Implement positive behaviour support, co-regulation strategies, and accredited de-escalation techniques (e.g., Team Teach or equivalent) to maintain a safe, highly structured space.
5. Multi-Agency Collaboration: Partner closely with SENDCos, parents/carers, Speech & Language Therapists, Occupational Therapists, and Educational Psychologists to integrate therapeutic goals directly into everyday routines.
6. Assessment & Tracking: Conduct baseline assessments, implement specialized SEND tracking models, and provide clear progress evidence for EHCP Annual Reviews.

What We Are Looking For

1. Qualifications: Relevant Level 3 or higher qualification (e.g., HLTA, Supporting Teaching & Learning in Schools, or Early Years Educator).
2. Experience: A proven track record supporting pupils with significant learning difficulties, including ASD and speech/language needs operating at pre- or semi-formal developmental stages.
3. SEND Expertise: Practical experience applying Total Communication approaches (AAC, PECS, Makaton, TEACCH, Core Word structures) and working within the SEND Code of Practice.
4. Leadership & Personal Qualities: Strong leadership capabilities, emotional intelligence, patience, resilience, and a calm, proactive approach to dynamic environments.
5. Desirable: Accredited training in positive handling/de-escalation (Team Teach, MAPA) and experience managing support teams in education

At the GLC, we passionately believe every young person deserves an outstanding education. You will join a supportive, collaborative community of dedicated educators and specialists who value innovation, professional development, and meaningful inclusion.

Additional Benefits for Working for the GLC:

Staff well-being programme: Including access to Westfield Health Insurance

Salary Sacrifice Schemes including Cycle to work Scheme

Long service awards after: 5, 10, 15, 20, 25 and years of service

State of the art facilities and access to high quality resources to support learning

A paid 'My Day' each year

Excellent career development and training

2 week October half term break

A supportive central team [reprographics, ICT, HR, Finance] which enables teachers to focus on teaching

Subsidised holiday provision for children of staff

Free Access to the Fitness Suite at the Gateway Academy

GLC Staff Nursery [Competitive rates and term time only]

The GLC embraces diversity and promotes equality of opportunity. Job share, part-time and flexible working opportunities will be considered.

We warmly welcome applicants who are interested in this position to visit our school prior to making an application. Please contact Katie.Creighton@theglc.org.uk to arrange a visit.

If you would like to apply for this position, please complete an online application form.