SEMH Humanities Teacher

Whitetrees Group; Bishop's Stortford; On-site; GBP 33,000 - 47,000; Full time

Job description

SEMH Humanities Teacher

Salary: £33,500 - £47,000

White Trees is an independent school that specializes in working with pupils with social, emotional, and mental health needs (SEMH).

About the Role

As a SEMH Teacher for White Trees Independent School, you are responsible for teaching pupils with Autistic Spectrum Disorders and/or ADHD, PDA, OCD, ODD. This will be either on a 1:1 basis or within a small group setting.

All pupils have an Education Health and Care Plan, with ILPs written based on outcomes and aims from their EHCPs, which identify strategies and interventions to support their needs.

Responsibilities

• To undertake the teaching of pupils with Education Health and Care Plans, across the range of SEN needs and ages, particularly those learners with Autistic Spectrum Disorders and other related conditions.
• Provide quality teaching and learning for all pupils.
• Be accountable for the attainment and progress of all pupils.
• Support pupils making progress across the curriculum, differentiating where appropriate.
• Produce pupil SEN passports, monitor pupil social communication development, contribute to provision mapping and annual reviews, ILPs for students.
• Support staff training to meet the needs of the pupils.
• Guide the work of any tutors (including Teaching Assistants (TAs) and Higher-Level Teaching Assistants (HLTAs)) who work with pupils who have EHCPs.
• Provide pastoral support and guidance for all pupils.
• Contribute to the overall development of the teaching and learning area across the school.

Teaching

• Set clear learning objectives, writing Schemes of Work, medium-term planning, and short-term planning.
• Use data to plan lessons and learning materials to motivate and support all pupils to make at least good progress.
• Have high aspirations and set challenging, yet realistic, targets for all pupils.
• Set high expectations for pupils’ behaviour, learning, motivation, and presentation of work by establishing a purposeful working atmosphere and providing challenging and inspirational learning experiences.
• Work in collaboration with Teaching Assistants, teachers, and tutors.
• Take account of pupils’ prior attainment, learning styles, and needs to set appropriately challenging targets and learning activities.
• Promote and develop literacy and numeracy skills throughout teaching and learning activities.
• Provide intervention activities for students who need support to boost attainment/progress or who require additional challenge.
• Manage the behaviour of pupils in line with the school’s Behaviour Policy.
• Ensure that the teaching room, resources, and equipment are maintained in good order, with regard to Health & Safety and security of property.
• Be competent in the use of ICT and other technologies as learning tools to inspire and motivate learners.
• Ensure a stimulating learning environment is maintained in the classroom, including provision of high-quality displays.

Assessment Recording and Reporting

• Mark, assess, and return pupils’ work in line with school policy, providing constructive feedback with clear targets and guidance for improvement.
• Keep high-quality records to promote tracking and monitoring of pupil progress using data and teacher assessment records.
• Use data and teacher records to set aspirational targets and plan challenging activities.
• Report and record pupil attainment, progress, and results of assessments within the school’s recording and reporting structure.
• Set and mark examinations assessments and coursework as assigned by the exams officer and/or subject specialists.
• Attend Parent/Teacher events and individual meetings to keep parents/carers informed of their child’s progress.
• Be familiar with school records and information relating to pupils with additional needs to ensure all pupils can access the curriculum and are supported to attain well.

General Professional Responsibilities

• Attend meetings as required.
• Undertake professional development identified through performance management/appraisal.
• Support and implement all relevant teaching and learning area policies.
• Act as a role model to pupils in respect of dress, attendance, punctuality, and conduct.
• Ensure all deadlines are met as published in advance.
• Undertake professional duties for the smooth running of the school as assigned by the Headteacher.
• Take responsibility for promoting and safeguarding the welfare of children and young persons.
• Promote good attendance and punctuality and monitor in accordance with the school’s Attendance Policy.

Qualifications and Skills Required

• QTS or equivalent combined with SEMH/SEN experience.
• Experience with needs including ASD/SEMH/SEN.
• Proven track record of obtaining positive student outcomes.
• Innovative, passionate, and pro-active.
• Experience in developing intuitive lesson plans and curriculum development.