SEN Class Teacher (ASD Base)

CLARUS EDUCATION; London; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading educational institution in London seeks a dedicated SEN Class Teacher to support pupils within the ASD Base. The successful candidate will play a crucial role in facilitating the learning and development of children with ASD, ensuring their access to the curriculum in a secure and nurturing environment. Experience and a strong understanding of educational practices for SEN children are essential for this full-time, permanent role beginning in September.

Qualifications

• At least 3 years' experience as a class teacher with secure judgements of good or outstanding teaching.
• Knowledge and understanding of working with pupils with Autistic Spectrum Condition (ASC).
• Experience in delivering high impact intervention of specialist support.

Responsibilities

• Support ASD pupils to ensure access to the curriculum in a safe environment.
• Monitor, assess and track pupil progress and collaborate with teachers.
• Prepare and maintain safe learning environments.

Skills

Teamwork

Time Management

Problem Solving

Communication

Education

Qualified Teacher Status

Degree 2:1 or higher

Job description

SEN Class Teacher (ASD Base)
Wandsworth Primary School
MPS/UPS
September Start Date
Full time / Permanent

JOB PURPOSE:
• To support ASD pupils to ensure they access the curriculum in a safe, caring and learning environment.
PURPOSE OF THE JOB:
• To provide support for pupils in the ASD Base in order to access main school lessons under the direction of the class teacher.
• To monitor, assess and track ASD Base pupil progress within the agreed frameworks.
• To collaborate with class teachers to plan and design materials to support the learning of ASD pupils in main school lessons.
• Use specialist skills to meet the needs of pupils in the ASD Base and in mainstream classrooms.
• Work with ASD Base pupils when integrated into main school settings.
SPECIFIC ACCOUNTABILITIES:
• Discuss with and report back to the teacher on the planning and assessment of a specified pupil’s learning.
• Contribute to feedback and reports as required on pupil achievement and progress.
• Support the delivery of learning activities for individuals and groups, including the use of ICT.
• Creating a well-ordered and secure environment following the principles of the SCERTs model that will ensure the educational well-being of individual children within the group.
• Work within a framework to monitor and evaluate student progress.
• Work with colleagues to plan and modify materials/resources to support pupils with ASD
• Be aware of and comply with policies and procedures relating to child protection, equal opportunities, health and safety, security, confidentiality and data protection, reporting concerns to the appropriate person.
• Prepare and maintain safe learning environments
• Work as a team ensuring the effective organisation of lunchtime
• Contribute to the overall ethos /aims of the ASD Base and the main school.
• Participate in training, other learning activities and performance development as required.
• Attend and participate in relevant meetings as required.
• Attending and contributing to preparations for annual reviews for children with EHCPs within your class.
• Meeting with external professionals (SaLT and OT) and implementing recommendations from reports.
• Familiarise and adhere to the school’s policies.

Qualifications:
• Qualified Teacher Status
• Degree 2:1 or higher.
• An enhanced DBS certificate.
Experience:
• At least 3 years’ experience as a class teacher with secure judgements of good or outstanding teaching.
• Knowledge and understanding of working with pupils with Autistic Spectrum Condition (ASC)
• Experience of delivering high impact intervention of specialist support.
• Skills and abilities of being able to work as part of a team.
• Experience of working on your own initiative.
• Evidence of working successfully in partnership with parents and the wider community.
Skills and Abilities:
• Ability to work under pressure to tight deadlines.
• A highly motivated, energetic and enthusiastic person who is approachable and promotes positive relationships.
• Excellent time and task management skills.
• Excellent inter-personal skills.
• Excellent written and oral communication skills.
• Resilient and a creative problem-solving mindset.
Knowledge and Understanding:
• Have a clear understanding of how to provide effective support to pupils in a range of contexts.
• Understanding of appropriate strategies for managing pupils’ behaviour.
• A wide range of strategies for meeting the needs of SEN children within a mixed-ability setting.

We are dedicated to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and expect all staff to share this commitment. You will have a safeguarding responsibility if appointed.
The successful candidate will be subject to enhanced clearance through the Disclosure and Barring Service and employment will be subject to references.
This post is not exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974.
To apply for this opportunity your detailed CV to Clarus Education now to be considered. We will be contacting those shortlisted within 48 hours of an application.
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