PPA Teacher for SEND Specialist School (Full-Time)

Academics; Staines-upon-Thames; On-site; GBP 32,000 - 38,000; Full time

Job summary

Academics is seeking a PPA Teacher to join a specialist school supporting children and young people with complex learning difficulties and additional needs. This is a full-time, long-term position.

The role covers EYFS to Sixth Form, providing high-quality teaching during PPA time with engaging lessons tailored to diverse abilities and needs. You will collaborate with teachers, therapists and staff to support pupil progress, wellbeing and inclusion, contributing to a nurturing, personalised

Qualifications

• Holds Qualified Teacher Status or an equivalent recognised teaching qualification.
• Has experience working with children or young people with SEND.
• Is confident teaching across a range of ages and abilities.
• Has a flexible, creative and child-centred approach to teaching and learning.
• Can quickly establish positive and supportive relationships with pupils.
• Works effectively as part of a multidisciplinary team.
• Has strong communication, organisational and classroom management skills.

Responsibilities

• Deliver high-quality lessons and learning activities across a range of age groups and curriculum areas.
• Provide PPA cover throughout the school, from Early Years to Sixth Form.
• Adapt teaching and learning to meet the individual needs of pupils with complex learning difficulties, disabilities and additional needs.
• Work collaboratively with teachers, teaching assistants, therapists and wider professionals to support pupil progress and wellbeing.
• Support pupils' communication, independence, confidence and personal development.
• Follow individual education plans, care plans and behaviour support strategies where required.

Skills

QTS or equivalent

SEND experience

Cross-age teaching

Flexible teaching approach

Child-centred pedagogy

Relationship building

Team collaboration

Job description

Academics is seeking a PPA Teacher to join a specialist school supporting children and young people with complex learning difficulties and additional needs. This is a full-time, long-term position.

The role covers EYFS to Sixth Form, providing high-quality teaching during PPA time with engaging lessons tailored to diverse abilities and needs. You will collaborate with teachers, therapists and staff to support pupil progress, wellbeing and inclusion, contributing to a nurturing, personalised