West Cliff Primary School
Targeted Mainstream Provision Teacher
West Cliff Primary School
West Cliff Primary School is a warm and friendly community school that provides education from children aged 2-11. It currently has around 200 children on roll, divided into 8 classes (one for each year group). We also have the Rockpool, which is our Targeted Mainstream Provision for children with high level social, emotional and mental health needs. The school mainly takes children from the west side and the centre of Whitby but is accessible from all parts of the town.
We pride ourselves on providing a warm and welcoming environment for children and adults alike, and we strive to provide the very best standard of education possible for our children. The six principles of nurture run through our school.
We are a Beach School as we believe that the beach is a fantastic resource that can be used, both to learn and have fun on. We are located a short walk from the beach, and you can even see the sea from our upper-floor classrooms!
For more information about West Cliff, please visit our website.
SEND Support at West Cliff
At West Cliff Primary School we do believe that the purpose and the goals of education are the same for every child. We aim to ensure that the learning needs of all children are identified and met. We aim to make the path forward as smooth as possible for all children.
From time to time, however, some children need extra help with their schoolwork. Such help may only be needed in certain areas or for a short time, and, whenever possible, we provide this support in class with extra assistance from a teaching assistant and if needed, adapted schoolwork.
Pupils that need further support will spend time in our “Rockpool” - Targeted Mainstream Provision (TMP) for children with an Education Health Care Plan (EHCP) for the primary need of Social, Emotional and Mental Health.
The provision for each child is tailored to their individual needs, with academic input, work on their EHCP targets, and addressing the gaps in their Boxall profile. Each bespoke timetable created by senior staff will ensure that gaps in each child’s development will be reduced and that their strengths and abilities are nurtured and allowed to flourish within a small, safe environment.
We support children in moving between the Rockpool and the relevant mainstream class, so that our children can develop friendships with their peers and gradually increase the time spent with their year group cohort.
About you
We are looking for a special type of teacher to support our children. We want someone who has the passion and patience needed to provide a calm, nurturing and structured environment so that our children feel safe and supported.
Experience of working with children with high level special educational needs, particularly in relation to social, emotional and mental health, would be highly beneficial but training in restorative practice, de-escalation, nurture approaches, and physical intervention will be provided.
The successful candidate will need to be flexible and resilient and have excellent communication skills enabling them to build positive relationships with pupils and work effectively with a team of support staff.
We would strongly encourage applicants to arrange to either visit or speak to the school before applying to gain a fuller picture of the challenges and rewards offered by this post.
(We can accommodate ECT’s dependent on SEND experience)
We can offer you:
- Delightful children who respond to patience and care
- A staff culture which allows new members to thrive and develop
- Professional development opportunities linked to nurture and SEND (perhaps for those wishing to develop into the role of SENDCo)
National Nurturing Schools Award – Quotes from pupils, parents & staff
We were given the National Nurturing Schools Award in December 2023, following our work with Nurture UK. We received a glowing report, which included lots of positive comments, such as:
- ‘I really like school. It is a very calm place.’ (pupil)
- ‘Everyone is safe and kind.’ (pupil)
- ‘West Cliff is a happy place to be. You want them to enjoy school and they certainly do.’ (parent)
- ‘The difference that school has made is amazing. I can’t put it into words.’ (parent)
- ‘The school does a lot for [staff] wellbeing.’ (staff)
- ‘The senior leadership team regularly reflects on workload to make it more manageable.’ (staff)
- ‘If we need anything, we can turn to each other. ‘There are so many knowledgeable staff who are always willing to help.’ (staff)
- ‘We are part of something bigger: a trust-wide family that supports and nurtures us too.’ (staff)
Queries / School Visits
We strongly recommend that candidates contact or visit the school to find out more about the role. Please contact Chloe Bullen on 01609 536 964 or via chloe.bullen@northyorks.gov.uk Chloe has been engaged to support us with recruiting to this exciting opportunity.
Visit slots (by appointment only – please contact Chloe to book)
- Thurs 26th June (9:30am)Weds 2nd July (2pm)
Other dates available on request.
Please note that other candidates may attend the same slot.
Application Process
Please apply via NYC Jobs
An email will be sent to shortlisted candidates with details of the interview process / shortlisting outcome.
We do not accept CV’s
Please contact us if you need to apply in a different format.
When applying please take into account the following:
Employment History
In line with KCSIE requirements, please complete your full employment history to ensure any gaps in your education and career history are accounted for.
Suitable References
When completing your application, please provide two employment referees. Generally, this should be your current and most recent Headteacher or line manager. Please note if your former Headteacher or line manager has since left, please use an alternative current senior staff member as they need to be in post at your former location to be able to confirm your details in full. Unfortunately, we cannot accept personal references or personal email addresses. Please get in touch for any queries if you are unsure.
Supporting Information
The supporting information section of your application should clearly evidence your ability to meet the requirements we have outlined in the job description & person specification. This will be used to shortlist applicants for this role and therefore it is imperative that you provide evidence as requested.
We are committed to meeting the needs of our diverse community and aim to have a workforce reflecting this diversity. We are also committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and adults. We have a robust child protection policy and all staff will receive training relevant to their role at induction and throughout employment at the school. We expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.
Please note this post is in regulated activity and exempt from the rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 and subject to satisfactory references and an enhanced DBS criminal records and barred list check for work with children. An online search may be undertaken as part of the recruitment process on information available in the public domain. Candidates should disclose anything that may be relevant in line with Keeping Children Safe in Education.
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