Complex Needs Teacher

TN United Kingdom; Barking; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a passionate Complex Needs Teacher to join a vibrant school in Barking & Dagenham. In this full-time role, you will deliver tailored lessons to students with profound learning difficulties and foster an inclusive environment. Your expertise in specialized communication methods, such as Makaton or PECs, will be essential in supporting students' diverse needs. The position offers a chance to make a significant impact on students' lives, working collaboratively with parents and professionals to ensure their success. If you are compassionate and dedicated, this opportunity is perfect for you!

Qualifications

• Experience teaching students with PMLD and speech and language difficulties.
• Knowledge of specialist teaching strategies and communication tools.

Responsibilities

• Plan and deliver engaging, differentiated lessons for diverse student needs.
• Develop and implement IEPs with the wider SEN team.

Skills

Teaching students with complex needs

Communication methods (Makaton, PECs)

Interpersonal skills

Adaptability

Education

Fully qualified teacher status (UK QTS)

Tools

Individual Education Plans (IEPs)

Enhanced DBS

Job description

Are you a dedicated and qualified teacher passionate about supporting students with complex needs? If so, GSL Education are seeking an experienced Complex Needs Teacher to join a dynamic and inclusive school in Barking & Dagenham. This is a full-time role where you will make a significant difference in the lives of students with a range of additional needs.

Role: As a Complex Needs Teacher, you will deliver high-quality, tailored lessons to students with profound and multiple learning difficulties (PMLD), speech and language impairments, and other complex needs. Your approach will foster an inclusive and supportive environment, ensuring every student can thrive.

Responsibilities of the Complex Needs Teacher:

1. Plan and deliver engaging, differentiated lessons that cater to the diverse needs of students.
2. Develop and implement Individual Education Plans (IEPs) with the wider SEN team.
3. Use specialist communication methods, such as Makaton or PECs, to support students with speech and language impairments.
4. Provide pastoral care and emotional support to students, fostering a safe and nurturing learning environment.
5. Work closely with parents, carers, and external professionals to monitor progress and set achievable targets.
6. Lead and manage classroom support staff to ensure effective collaboration and student engagement.

Requirements of the Complex Needs Teacher:

1. Fully qualified teacher status (UK QTS) is essential.
2. Experience teaching students with complex needs, including PMLD and speech and language difficulties.
3. Knowledge of specialist teaching strategies and communication tools such as Makaton or PECs.
4. Strong interpersonal skills and the ability to work as part of a multidisciplinary team.
5. A compassionate, patient, and adaptable approach to teaching.
6. Have an updated CV and an enhanced DBS registered to the update service (or be willing to apply for one).

If you are an enthusiastic and compassionate ‘Complex Needs Teacher’ ready to inspire and support students in their learning journey, we encourage you to apply and join our client school in Barking & Dagenham!

Please be advised that this role requires a strong knowledge and understanding of safeguarding and child protection and that successful applicants must satisfy all background safer recruitment checks; including providing an enhanced DBS certificate registered on the update service or completing an application for a new check.

As an ethical, inclusive, and independent recruitment agency, GSL Education are committed to providing quality teaching and support staff in schools across the UK.

For more information or to register your interest in the ‘Complex Needs Teacher’ role, please click ‘apply now’ to submit your full and up-to-date CV, and one of our dedicated consultants will be in touch.