SEND Teacher

The Teacher of SEND will have specialist expertise in Key Stage 1 and Key Stage 2 curricula and significant experience of teaching pupils with complex and high needs SEND, including those with autism, communication and interaction needs, cognition and learning difficulties, sensory needs and social, emotional and mental health needs.

Key Responsibilities:

Plan and deliver high-quality, engaging and personalised lessons that meet the diverse needs of pupils with high

levels of SEND

Adapt and differentiate curriculum content to ensure all pupils can access learning at an appropriate level whilst

maintaining high expectations

Deliver teaching that develops pupils' academic progress, communication skills, independence, emotional

regulation and personal development

Work closely with therapists, educational psychologists and other professionals to ensure integrated support for

pupils

Contribute to the development and review of individual risk assessments, behaviour support plans and

personalised learning plans

Qualifications:

Qualified Teacher Status (QTS)

Degree or equivalent qualification

Evidence of continued professional development relating to SEND

Knowledge & Skills:

Experience of teaching pupils with SEND within a specialist or inclusive educational setting

Strong knowledge of the KS1 and KS2 National Curriculum

Experience of planning and delivering highly differentiated learning programmes

Experience of teaching pupils with complex and high needs SEND

Experience of working with pupils with EHCPs and contributing to annual review processes

Understanding of autism, speech and language needs, cognition and learning needs, sensory needs and SEMH