SEN Teacher

Are you an experienced Primary or SEN Teacher who is seeking a new opportunity in a special needs environment?

Do you want to work in a truly outstanding school which boasts exceptional facilities, highly organised teams and exemplary systems?

Are you passionate about making a difference and working with children with SLD (Severe Learning Disabilities) and ASD (Autism)?

The School

This is a primary SEN school in Deal rated "Good" by OfSTED. It caters for pupils aged 3-11 years with a wide range of complex and profound learning difficulties. These include severe autism, complex medical conditions, physical and mobility difficulties, as well as severe developmental delay.

The school is based in an outstanding purpose built facility and is run by highly trained, collaborative, enthusiastic and committed staff. This combination enables them to provide the specialised individual programmes required by its pupils. Along with teaching and classroom support staff, the school is supported by a multi-agency team of physiotherapy, occupational therapy and speech therapy colleagues, teachers for pupils with vision and hearing impairments and nursing staff. Teamwork between all professionals has been an essential aspect of the success of the school.

The role

As a Class based Teacher in this School you will plan, develop, and coordinate individual curriculum programmes for students with SLD and Autism in your class. You will implement whole class and group learning activities and continuously assess pupils progress their their specific learning goals. You will work in collaboration with a team of highly skilled Teaching Assistants to deliver outstanding learning opportunities. You will be expected to provide a sensory programme, integrating the physical, academic, social and emotional needs of each individual student.

You will have:
• Qualified Teacher Status (QTS), after completing a PGCE, Graduate Teaching Program (GTP), Bachelor of Education (B.Ed), QTLS or equivalent overseas teaching qualification
• Previous experience of teaching students with needs, including ASD / Autism, Moderate or Severe Learning Difficulties (MLD, SLD)
• Strong knowledge of the UK national curriculum

You will:
• Be able to plan effective and inspiring learning sessions that are multi-sensory and differentiated to meet each child's individual needs
• Be aware of safeguarding procedures and follow best practise procedures
• Be honest, hard-working, reliable and punctual
• Manage the in class team effectively, directing activity and relaying and disseminating information from the SLT to your TAs
• Have the ability to develop rapport with children with complex autism and other related needs
• Be a creative playful, patient, calm and fun presence in the classroom
• Have a clear focus on getting the best learning and pastoral outcomes for children with SEN
• Deal with the physical challenges of the job (occasional running and physical interventions)
• Have experience of Attention! Autism, Intensive Interaction, Team Teach would be advantageous but not essential.

Benefits:
• Competitive rates of pay.
• Professional support from our expert team of SEN consultants.
• Continued support through all placements via a dedicated consultant
• Free online CPD courses

If this sounds like you, and you have the skills, experience and attitude to hit the ground running in this fantastic school then I'd love to hear from you; either you can apply here or contact us directly.

All applicants will require the appropriate qualifications and training for this role. Please see teachingpersonnel.com/faqs for details.

All pay rates quoted will be inclusive of 12.07% statutory holiday pay. This advert is for a temporary position. In some cases, the option to make this role permanent may become available at a later date.

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