Resource Teacher

Wakefield Council; Wrenthorpe; On-site; GBP 32,000 - 46,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

High-quality training programs

Staff wellbeing support

Public transport discounts

LGPS pension scheme

Employee assistance programme

Discounts to leisure facilities

Cycle to work scheme

Job summary

Wakefield Council seeks an inspirational Resource Teacher for the SEND Unit at Moorthorpe Primary School to lead a specialist class supporting pupils with complex ASD, SLD, and SLCN. You will plan highly personalised programmes and work closely with families, mainstream staff, and external professionals to secure the best outcomes.

You will coordinate EHCP reviews, develop a skilled team, and share best practices in SEND while maintaining a nurturing, child-centred environment that promotes

Qualifications

• Hold Qualified Teacher Status (QTS).
• Experience teaching pupils with ASD, SLD and complex learning needs.
• Ability to adapt teaching approaches and curricula to meet diverse needs.

Responsibilities

• Lead, manage and develop a specialist class for pupils with complex ASD and SLD.
• Plan and deliver highly personalised learning programmes tailored to individual needs.
• Collaborate with families, mainstream colleagues and external professionals to achieve best outcomes.
• Coordinate EHCP reviews with the Teacher in Charge, pupil profiles and personalised support plans.
• Support leadership and develop a team of specialist support staff within the Unit.
• Share expertise and provide SEND training and best practices.
• Create a nurturing environment that builds on pupils' strengths and interests.

Skills

QTS

ASD

SLD

Team leadership

Relationship building

Curriculum adaptation

Education

QTS

Job description

Are you an inspirational teacher who is passionate about improving outcomes for children with complex special educational needs? We are seeking an enthusiastic, skilled and dedicated Resource Teacher to join our specialist SEND Unit at baed at Moorthorpe Primary School. This is an exciting opportunity to play a key role in a provision that supports pupils with complex Speech, Language and Communication Needs (SLCN) and other associated learning needs. Working closely with the Teacher in Charge of the SEND Unit and Resource Provision of this setting, you will lead and develop a specialist classroom that provides a nurturing, highly personalised learning environment where pupils can thrive, develop independence and achieve their full potential., As Resource Teacher, you will:

• Lead, manage and develop a specialist class for pupils with complex ASD and SLD.
• Plan and deliver engaging, highly personalised learning programmes tailored to individual needs.
• Work collaboratively with families, mainstream colleagues and external professionals to achieve the best outcomes for pupils.
• Coordinate EHCP reviews in conjunction with the Teacher in Charge, pupil profiles and personalised support plans.
• Support the leadership of and develop a team of specialist support staff within the Unit.
• Support colleagues through sharing expertise, training and best practice in SEND.
• Create a nurturing environment that builds on pupils' strengths, interests and abilities.
  Are you passionate about making a difference to our citizens and the district that they reside in? Then, we have an exciting opportunity for you to join our team., Holds Qualified Teacher Status (QTS).
• Has experience of teaching pupils with ASD, SLD and complex learning needs.
• Has high expectations and a commitment to helping every child succeed.
• Understands how to adapt teaching approaches, environments and curriculum offer to meet a wide range of needs.
• Is skilled in developing positive relationships with pupils, families and professionals.
• Can lead and motivate a team whilst maintaining a child-centred approach.
• Is reflective, innovative and committed to continuous improvement.
• Shares our commitment to inclusion, safeguarding and raising aspirations for all children.
  If you would like to know more about the role, the recruitment process or working for Wakefield Council, feel free to contact.

Name: Jo Reasbeck E-mail: Join us and make a real impact in the community. Safeguarding Wakefield Council is wholly committed to ensuring children and vulnerable adults are fully supported and safe. We are dedicated to the safeguarding of all children and vulnerable adults whilst promoting their welfare. We expect all staff and volunteers to share this responsibility. DBS (Disclosure & Barring Service) The successful applicant will be required to complete a Disclosure Application Form and to provide criminal conviction information. Probation In accordance with the Council Probation Procedure, this post is subject to a 6-month Probationary Period. Fluency Duty To comply with Part 7 of the Immigration Act 2016 (Fluency Duty), public facing roles will be subject to the Fluency Duty. Diversity Having a diverse workforce that is reflective of the communities we serve helps us to achieve the best outcomes for all. We encourage applications from everyone and actively seek to ensure that everyone feels included in the workplace so that we can make the most of our differences.

• A competitive salary
• Access to high-quality training programs to advance your career to the next level.
• We are committed to supporting the wellbeing of our staff. We recognise that resilient teams need good work life balance as well as supportive leadership.
• Discounted and subsidised public transport (Arriva Bus Annual Travel Ticket, Northern Trains Limited (NTL), MetroCard).
• Local Government Pension Scheme (LGPS) and a Shared Cost Additional Voluntary Contributions (AVC) scheme providing a tax efficient way to increase our pension.
• Great range of benefits including an Employee Assistant Programme, discounted membership to our excellent leisure facilities with free 12 weeks exercise program, discounts for a range of retail, entertainment, health and leisure providers, a cycle to work scheme, and many more