About the role
Full time
Internal Alternative Provision (IAP) Lead
Salary range: between 27254 and 29540
Pay details: Pro-rata
Start date: 17th Nov 2025 earlier date would be considered
Oaklands Primary School is an inclusive 1FE Primary School set in Welwyn/Hatfield. We offer a therapeutic approach to behaviour support, ensuring every child feels safe, valued, and ready to learn. Our strong ethos of inclusion and wellbeing makes a Oaklands a nurturing environment where children thrive and families feel fully supported.Are you passionate about supporting children with high levels of SEND and making a real difference in their educational journey? Oaklands Primary School is seeking a dedicated and skilled Internal Alternative Provision (IAP) Lead to work with a small group of pupils from across Key Stage 1 and Key Stage 2 who are on the pathway to specialist provision. This is a unique opportunity to lead and develop a vital provision, supported by the SENCo and Pastoral Lead, within a caring and forward-thinking school.
Key Responsibilities
• Plan and deliver tailored support programmes for all learners within the IAP class, responding to individual needs.
• Complete assessments to inform planning and measure pupil progress.
• Lead and coordinate the Teaching Assistant (TA) team to ensure a consistent, high-quality approach to support.
• Build strong, positive relationships with parents and carers, fostering effective communication and collaboration.
• Liaise with external professionals.
• Work collaboratively with class teachers to ensure a coordinated approach to each child’s education and wellbeing.
Desirable Qualities and Experience
• Experience working with children with high levels of SEND, ideally within an educational setting.
• Commitment to inclusive education and supporting pupils with complex needs.
• Ability to coordinate support staff.
• A therapeutic approach to behaviour management aligned with Oaklands’ ethos.
• Excellent communication skills, especially in building relationships with parents/carers and external professionals.
• Strong organisational skills and the ability to manage multiple priorities.
• Collaborative mindset and a proactive approach to problem-solving.
• Passion for providing a holistic child centred approach to learning.
Salary
• Salary: H5 - fixed term 1 year with the potential for the role to become permanent. Would consider part time for the right candidate.
Why Oaklands Primary School?
• A dedicated classroom in which to deliver and develop provision.
• We value work-life balance and promote a supportive team.
• Our pupils are happy and engaged.
• An experienced and collaborative inclusion team.
• The opportunity to be involved in developing and delivering an innovative provision.
If you are motivated to make a difference and thrive in a collaborative environment and want to impact on the lives of children who need a personalised approach to their learning, we would love to hear from you. Applicants must arrange to visit the school prior to application to discuss the role further.
Closing date: 03/10/2025 17:00:00
Interview date: 15th Oct 2025The school reserves the right to close the recruitment process early.
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