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[261105A] Riggs SEN Class Teacher
Malmesbury Park Primary School
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Source date: 11/2/2026
About this role
Malmesbury Park Primary Academy, Reach South Academy Trust is seeking to appoint an exceptional Riggs SEN Class Teacher to join the School as soon as possible. Post: Riggs SEN Class Teacher Location: Malmesbury Park Primary Academy, Lowther Road, Bournemouth, BH8 8LU FTE Salary Range: MPS 1 - UPS 3 + SEN Min, £32,916 - £51,047 + £2,787 Contract Type: Permanent, full-time Contract Hours: 32.5 hours per week, Monday to Friday About the role This is a class-based position working with children across the primary age range from EYFS to Year 6. The key purpose of the role will be to undertake the planning, teaching and assessment for the children in the Riggs Unit. You will need to be an excellent class teacher with a passion for learning and experience working with children with SEND (particularly ASD, SEMH and challenging behaviour). This is not suitable for an ECT. As a member of teaching staff at Malmesbury Park Primary School, you’ll be working in a team of like-minded individuals who all want the best for the learners in our school. You will be responsible for planning and delivering the curriculum in order to meet the needs of the children in your class. You will have good interpersonal skills, a range of behaviour management strategies and a desire to want the best for all children. About the successful candidate The ideal candidate will be hard working, friendly and outgoing. You will have an enthusiasm for working with children. You will have experience and a talent for engaging with children, encouraging social interaction, developing independence, self esteem and encouraging all individuals to achieve their goals. You will have the SENDCO qualification or be prepared to work towards this. We are looking for a teacher and ideally with experience of teaching in KS1/KS2. This role is not suitable for an ECT or NQT. As a school we require all teachers to hold qualified teacher status. About the School Malmesbury Park is a large, popular and inclusive school in central Bournemouth. We are a three-form entry school with 695 children on roll with large waiting lists in each year group. There is a thriving Nursery which accommodates 62 children on a fully flexible basis. The percentage of pupils eligible for free school meals (FSM) is 20.2% and the percentage eligible for Pupil Premium funding is 19.5%. The percentage of children with Special Educational Needs and Disabilities (SEND) is 23.4% (18.1% SEN Support and 5.3% EHCP) and the percentage of children with English as an Additional Language is 53%. The school has 72% stability due to the locality of the school between Bournemouth University, the Arts University and the hospital. Academic outcomes are not significantly different to national in all aspects. Malmesbury Park Primary School’s last OFSTED inspection was in June 2026. The school has an excellent local reputation, is popular and over-subscribed. The school has a resource provision ‘Riggs’ for 12 primary aged pupils with social communication difficulties. The provision has a dedicated classroom, along with access to a smaller classroom within the main building. It offers a calm and less distracting environment with opportunities for individual or small group work. The provision provides learning opportunities within a dedicated environment which promotes increasing access to inclusion experiences in the mainstream school. Children within Riggs are included in all aspects of the mainstream school curriculum where appropriate. The work is differentiated, modified and adapted to meet individual needs. Children are supported by the Riggs centre staff through strategies such as the use of visual support, sensory aids and modification of language. We have a close working relationship with the Local Authority to ensure that children are appropriately placed both on entry to Riggs and when they exit at transition points. The provision has an excellent reputation consequently it is heavily oversubscribed. Malmesbury Park has a core set of ethos values which underpin all relationships within the school. The children and families know these well consequently the school is harmonious, orderly and calm. Ofsted (March 2022) commented: “Pupils are at the heart of this diverse school. They are proud of their school and say that everyone is accepted and that it is one big family. Leaders know the community they serve. They have considered carefully the many cultural backgrounds of pupils in the curriculum design and school values.” Pupils tell us they feel safe, listened to and are respected. They state that bullying is rare. We are a very diverse community, with over forty-eight languages being spoken within the school. This is something we celebrate and welcome as it brings with it a rich and varied culture. The children at Malmesbury Park Primary School enjoy learning about different countries and cultures, and are supportive and respectful of one another. We place learning at the heart of all we do and as a result, our curriculum is designed to meet the needs of our learners, providing them with rich, memorable and meaningful experiences. We believe every child deserves the very best education, opportunities to shine and the chance to achieve their hopes and dreams. They are encouraged to take part in a wide range of activities and extra-curricular clubs. Children take part in competitive sporting events, perform exceptional theatrical productions and take part in many local events. We are proud to have achieved our Platinum Artsmark which sees children taking a lead in the development of the creative arts through working with the Arts University and providing support to other schools locally and within the Trust. In order to support the ‘whole’ child we have a skilled team of support staff who lead the ‘ELF’ room (emotional, literacy and feelings). The ELF room provides the children with a welcoming and safe environment where children are encouraged to develop their understanding, recognition and management of their own emotions as well as learning how to empathise with others. Children and families talk extremely positively about how the ELF team support and assist them so that they have positive relationships. The team at Malmesbury Park Primary School is large but like-minded. We are a team of confident, outgoing and skilled teachers, teaching assistants, support staff and SLT who work closely together with one common ambition - providing an excellent education to the bright young minds of tomorrow About the Trust Reach South is a young and developing Trust which operates across the South West of England with the aim of delivering all through 3-19 education. We operate 21 academies in Cornwall, Devon, Bournemouth, Dorset, Gloucestershire and Wiltshire. We are building this Trust on a clear set of values, behaviours and curriculum principles. At the heart of those values and principles is a belief in our young people and a determination to support them to develop the knowledge, skills and attitudes to become the successful citizens for today and all of their tomorrows. Our core business is delivering exceptional education for children and young people with a mission to help all pupils aspire to achieve beyond the expectations that others put on them. We do this through the development of a talented and committed workforce. In order to deliver exceptional opportunities for learning, we need highly motivated staff across all parts of the organisation. Those we recruit are able to demonstrate that they share our values, are highly motivated to work with colleagues, within and beyond their school, to continuously develop their skills and pursue professional excellence. Next Steps So if you think this role may be for you and want to find out more about the role and visit us, please get in touch by emailing Tess Lipscombe at office@malmesburypark.bournemouth.sch.uk Closing date: for applications is Friday 4th December 2026 Interview Date: Interviews are booked for Thursday 17th December 2026 To apply for this opportunity, please complete our online application form by clicking ‘apply now’ on the advert. We reserve the right to interview and appoint prior to the closing date. Therefore, an early application is strongly advised. Opportunities and Benefits We offer a competitive salary plus TPS pension, great career progression and development opportunities, access to our Employee Assistance Programme with many other benefits. We’re proud of how we support our staff in order that you have high levels of job satisfaction, are aware of the difference you are making for the children and families you work with and can see your contribution towards our community. There are regular opportunities for professional development and training, and a wider community of staff to network with within Reach South Multi Academy Trust. You will have the chance to visit other local schools, work alongside a range of outside professionals and take part in a variety of e-learning and face-to-face training. We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. Each post is subject to an enhanced DBS check. Reach South Academy Trust has an Equal Opportunities Policy for selection and recruitment. Applicants are requested to complete the Equal Opportunities Monitoring section of the application form before submitting.