SEND Teacher

We are seeking a skilled and experienced SEND Teacher to join our supportive team, delivering tailored education to pupils with severe and complex needs. Background experience in social, emotional and mental health (SEMH) provision is highly desirable.

Main duties and responsibilities

The successful candidate will:

Be responsible for the teaching and learning of a group of pupils with a range of SEN needs

Communicate effectively with parents and carers and demonstrate strong interpersonal skills

Work as part of a team and, where appropriate, lead others

Develop their understanding and knowledge of SEN through experience and research

Apply a working understanding of the SEN Code of Practice and associated paperwork

Demonstrate resilience and a good sense of humour

Show a clear desire and ability to make a positive difference to the lives of children with SEN

You will actively engage with your class team to ensure learning experiences are: Carefully planned and appropriate to pupils’ individual needs

Well resourced to support pupils to be as independent as possible within a structured and organised learning environment

Engaging, thought provoking and connected across learning experiences

Focused on developing core skills, including communication, reading, writing and numeracy

Reflected upon with learners so they can recognise the progress they are making

Person specification Essential requirements

The successful candidate will:

Have direct experience of working with pupils with SEND

Hold a recognised teaching qualification

Be passionate, enthusiastic, driven and ready for a challenge

Have strong subject knowledge and the ability to resource across the whole curriculum

Demonstrate a clear focus on removing barriers to learning

Work effectively and collaboratively with a class team

Be committed to supporting pupils’ holistic development