ASC/SEND Secondary Teacher - Therapeutic, Impactful Role

Dorset Council UK; Weymouth; On-site; GBP 32,000 - 46,000; Full time

Job summary

Westfield Arts College in Dorset is seeking an enthusiastic class teacher to join a committed team supporting pupils with special educational needs and disabilities. This secondary ASC specialist class role requires a capable practitioner with SEN experience.

You will plan engaging lessons, promote total communication and work with families and external agencies to support young people’s development and wellbeing.

Qualifications

• Qualified teacher with QTS, ideally primary trained, and proven experience delivering a broad curriculum including English and maths to pupils with SEND, especially ASC, ADHD, sensory and SLCN.

Responsibilities

• Plan effectively for teaching and learning of core subjects within a broad and balanced curriculum, ensuring progression and high-quality outcomes for SEND pupils.
• Create and maintain a classroom environment promoting total communication, regulation and engagement.
• Use Therapeutic Thinking approaches to understand and support behaviour, fostering resilience and personal development.
• Work with families, teaching staff, TAs, therapists and external agencies to ensure holistic support for each learner.

Skills

QTS

Broad curriculum

Differentiation

ASC/EDS experience

Education

Qualified teacher (QTS)

Job description

Westfield Arts College in Dorset is seeking an enthusiastic class teacher to join a committed team supporting pupils with special educational needs and disabilities. This secondary ASC specialist class role requires a capable practitioner with SEN experience.

You will plan engaging lessons, promote total communication and work with families and external agencies to support young people’s development and wellbeing.