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Job Description for Primary Inclusion Teacher

This version 09 May 2024

Purpose of Role

• To help children make as much progress with their learning as possible
• To encourage children to be independent
• To support learning in the classroom under the direction of the teacher
• To deliver interventions for individuals and small groups with special educational needs or gaps in their learning

ISP Principles

Begin with our children and students. Our children and students are at the heart of what we do. Simply their success is our success. Wellbeing and safety are both essential for learners and learning. Therefore we are consistent in identifying potential safeguarding and Health & Safety issues and acting and following up on all concerns appropriately.

Treat everyone with care and respect. We look after one another embrace similarities and differences and promote the well-being of self and others.

Operate effectively. We focus relentlessly on the things that are most important and will make the most difference. We apply school policies and procedures and embody the shared ideas of our community.

Are financially responsible. We make financial choices carefully based on the needs of the children students and our schools.

Learn continuously. Getting better is what drives us. We positively engage with personal and professional development and school improvement.

For all staff in school we share a responsibility to ensure that children are safe and properly supervised at all times. Our school is committed to amazing learning- providing enjoyable and meaningful learning experiences so that every pupil makes as much progress as possible. All staff are expected to adhere to The Aquila Professional Code of Conduct and commit to promoting our vision A happy community school with amazing learning at its heart where pupils are empowered to make choices engage in meaningful learning experiences and make exceptional progress. Our focus is providing children with amazing learning and to be the school of choice for the community we serve.

The Aquila School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. All post holders are subject to appropriate vetting procedures and satisfactory Criminal Background Checks or equivalent covering the previous 10 years employment history.

Primary Inclusion Teacher Key Responsibilities

• To be able to develop positive working relationships with all members of the school community
• To be able to use initiative be flexible fun proactive and positive
• To ensure children are safe and well cared for at all times
• To plan and deliver creative and engaging lessons ensuring that children are actively learning throughout each lesson and that every child makes as much progress as possible
• To ensure effective communication and direct the work of others as appropriate
• To lead CAS activities participating and leading staff training and contributing to the establishment and development of the school community
• To comply with our agreed policies and Aquila Ways
• To actively engage with our school community e.g. through newsletters informal dialogue reporting supporting school functions and contributing to community and marketing activities to make The Aquila School the school of choice for the community
• To actively participate in the performance management process of self and others
• To be involved in improving learning across the school as a subject leader

Additional duties for the inclusion teacher include:

• To be a role model coach and professional mentor to show excellent inclusive practises to meet the needs of all learners
• To work with children- groups or individuals- to implement interventions to accelerate achievement (at least 80%)
• To keep up to date with best practise relating to inclusive education
• To provide supply cover as and when needed (we hope this would be rarely)

Person specification

CRITERIA

Essential

Desirable

Qualifications
and training

SEN Qualification

Experience

Experience as a SEN teacher

Skills and knowledge

• To be able to teach in an enjoyable creative and inclusive way promoting independence so that every child makes as much progress as possible

You consistently demonstrate and role-model the ISP Leadership Competencies in all that you do.

ISP Commitment to Safeguarding Principles

ISP is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.

All post holders are subject to appropriate vetting procedures including an online due diligence search references and satisfactory Criminal Background Checks or equivalent covering the previous 10 years employment history.

ISP Commitment to Diversity Equity Inclusion and Belonging

ISP is committed to strengthening our inclusive culture by identifying hiring developing and retaining high-performing teammates regardless of gender age disability status neurodivergence socio-economic background or other demographic characteristics. Candidates who share our vision and principles and are interested in contributing to the success of ISP through this role are strongly encouraged to apply