SEN Class Teacher - Innovative SEND Education (1-Year)

Durham County Council; Spennymoor; On-site; GBP 24,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

The Woodlands EOTIS Service, part of Durham County Council, is seeking an outstanding practitioner to deliver highly personalised education for children with complex SEND across County Durham. The post is available as 0.6 FTE up to full time and requires QTS and SEND experience.

You will work with families and professionals to deliver tailored learning in inclusive settings. Based across EOTIS sites including Stanley Education Centre and Greenhills Community Centre, the role may involve

Qualifications

• Holds Qualified Teacher Status (QTS).
• Has experience teaching pupils with SEND.
• Is passionate about inclusive education and improving outcomes for vulnerable children and young people.
• Can deliver highly personalised learning linked to EHCP outcomes.
• Has excellent relationship-building and communication skills.
• Can work collaboratively with families, schools and external agencies.
• Is confident adapting learning to meet a wide range of communication, sensory, social and emotional needs.
• Has experience of working with autistic pupils, alternative provision, EOTAS and/or medical needs education.
• Demonstrates resilience, flexibility and creativity in their approach.
• Shares our commitment to safeguarding and ensuring every child achieves their potential.
• Experience of working with autistic pupils, alternative provision, EOTAS, medical needs education, PECS, TEACCH or other specialist SEND approaches would be advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Deliver highly personalised learning programmes aligned to EHCP outcomes.
• Work collaboratively with families and professionals to support pupils’ communication, independence and emotional regulation.
• Build strong relationships and adapt teaching to meet diverse needs across SEN.
• Support safeguarding commitments and inclusive practice.
• Travel across County Durham to EOTIS sites as required.

Skills

QTS

SEND experience

inclusive education

relationship building

communication skills

collaborative working

differentiated / EHCP linked learning

autistic pupil experience

resilience and adaptability

safeguarding commitment

knowledge of EOTAS/medical needs

Education

Qualified Teacher Status (QTS)

Job description

The Woodlands EOTIS Service, part of Durham County Council, is seeking an outstanding practitioner to deliver highly personalised education for children with complex SEND across County Durham. The post is available as 0.6 FTE up to full time and requires QTS and SEND experience.

You will work with families and professionals to deliver tailored learning in inclusive settings. Based across EOTIS sites including Stanley Education Centre and Greenhills Community Centre, the role may involve